Purple Heart Racing - America's Team

06/06/2026

05/23/2026

Please help us welcome Flatlander Will Callaway to Purple Heart Racing Flatland!

Will’s BMX journey started as a kid when his dad introduced him to riding, and from the very beginning he fell in love with the sport. Like many riders from that era, his early freestyle memories were built on iconic bikes like the Haro Revo before eventually moving up to the legendary Dave Mirra Pro.

After stepping away from BMX for nearly 20 years to focus on his career, fate found a way to pull him back into the sport. What started as restoring an old Mirra Pro bike — with hopes of reconnecting his dad to riding — became something much bigger. Although his father sadly passed away before the restoration was completed, the project reignited Will’s passion for BMX and opened the door to a new chapter in his life.

That passion eventually connected him with the North Carolina BMX scene, where he quickly found himself riding alongside an incredible community that continues to support and encourage one another both on and off the bike. While Will originally started in flatland before transitioning into street and park riding years ago, his return to BMX has brought him full circle with a renewed focus and dedication to flatland.

Beyond riding, Will believes deeply in the power of BMX community and fellowship. Through volunteer work and community outreach, he loves helping introduce BMX to others while growing the sport and giving back at the same time.

When asked what advice he would give new or returning riders, Will keeps it simple:

“Have fun and be patient with yourself. Nothing happens overnight, but if we support each other and work to be better, the results will come.”

Will embodies exactly what makes the BMX and Flatland communities special — passion, perseverance, positivity, and supporting others. We’re honored to have him as part of the Purple Heart Racing family.

Welcome to the team, Will!

05/23/2026

Please help us welcome Staff Sergeant (Retired) Zachariah Collett to Purple Heart Racing.

Zachariah’s journey is one of perseverance, growth, and determination. After overcoming the challenges of PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and a severe back injury that required a multi-level spinal fusion, he refused to let those obstacles define his future. Instead, he chose to continue moving forward with strength, purpose, and resilience.

Today, Zachariah is pursuing a PhD in Human Factors Psychology, dedicating his work to helping improve survival outcomes in combat environments and making a difference for others through research and innovation.

Above all else, Zachariah is a devoted husband to his incredible wife, Faryn, and a proud father to Jordyn, Sashel, Kyndi, and Lincoln. His commitment to family, personal growth, and pushing beyond adversity embodies what Purple Heart Racing is all about.

We are honored to have Zachariah and his family as part of the PHR family. Welcome to the team!

You can find Zach rolling with those athletes.

05/17/2026

With no training and a single pre-ride lap to prepare, Luke raced short course in the first Nebraska Off-Road Series - NOS race at Calvin Crest. He did 4 laps in just under 20 minutes and finished 4th. Way to go Cool Hand Luke!!