Racers 4 Autism — Racing With Purpose. Changing Lives With Heart.

About Racers 4 Autism

Racers 4 Autism is more than a name, more than a race, and more than a single event. We are Racers with a Cause—a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Autism awareness, Autism acceptance, and creating meaningful opportunities for autistic and neurodiverse individuals and their families.

Founded by race car driver and Autism Super Dad Jordan Modiano, Racers 4 Autism uses the power of motorsports to raise funds, inspire inclusion, and build stronger communities. What began as one family’s effort to make a difference has grown into a movement that brings together race teams, sponsors, businesses, volunteers, and fans who believe that together we can create lasting change.

Since our first Autism Acceptance Race in 2022, our mission has expanded well beyond the racetrack. In February 2024, Racers 4 Autism officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, allowing us to broaden our impact through year-round fundraising, community partnerships, employment initiatives, and educational outreach.

Our Mission

To promote Autism awareness and acceptance, expand access to resources, create meaningful opportunities for autistic and neurodiverse individuals, and fund programs that directly improve the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism.

What We Stand For

Racing Is the Vehicle. Impact Is the Destination.

The Upstate Chevy Dealers Autism Acceptance Race remains our signature event, but it is only one way we create impact. Throughout the year, Racers 4 Autism organizes and supports golf outings, community events, fundraising initiatives, educational programs, and business partnerships that help raise awareness while providing tangible support to local Autism organizations.

Every event has one purpose: to create opportunities, strengthen communities, and improve lives.

Employment Matters. Opportunity Matters.

Meaningful employment remains one of the greatest challenges facing many autistic and neurodiverse adults.

In 2025, Racers 4 Autism proudly hired Naome, our first employee with special needs—an important milestone in our commitment to inclusive employment. Today, Naome continues to be a valued member of our team, and we’re preparing to welcome our second employee with special needs, further expanding our commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities.

We believe inclusion isn’t just something we encourage others to do—it’s something we must lead by example.

Supporting Local Autism Organizations

Since 2022, Racers 4 Autism has raised thousands of dollars to support local Autism organizations, including:

• Autism Society of the Greater Hudson Region, NY, providing resources, education, advocacy, and community support across 21 counties.

• Bring on the Spectrum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit creating social, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities for neurodiverse individuals of all ages.

Every donation stays local.

Every dollar supports real programs.

Every partnership creates new opportunities.

Our Impact

Racers 4 Autism continues to grow because of the incredible support of our volunteers, sponsors, race teams, businesses, and community partners.

Together, we’ve built:

• Five annual Autism Acceptance Races

• A recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

• Meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with special needs

• Lasting partnerships with local Autism organizations

• A growing movement dedicated to acceptance, inclusion, and opportunity

And we’re just getting started.

Our Vision

We envision a world where autistic and neurodiverse individuals are accepted, included, supported, and celebrated for their unique strengths.

A world where awareness becomes acceptance.

Where acceptance creates opportunity.

And where an entire community comes together to prove that this is about far more than racing—it is about changing lives.