Racing
The Follow a Dream team campaigns its Nitro Funny Car in the National Hot Rod Association, the largest auto racing organization in the world.
Speaking Engagements
Follow A Dream is a non-profit organization with the mission of demonstrating the Power of Positive Thinking, Self-Determination, and Teamwork.
Our Mission
Established in 1999, Follow A Dream is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization with the mission of demonstrating the Power of Positive Thinking, Self-Determination, and Teamwork. The organization’s message is uniquely delivered through NHRA drag racing as its medium.
As racing’s only totally blind, race crew chief, Follow A Dream Founder Jay Blake draws upon his personal experience of overcoming adversity and achieving his dream of auto racing and shares his inspiration with others. He is also available for motivational speaking engagements at various types of events.
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This week's Crew Spotlight shines on the one and only Ozzie!
For more than 23 years, Ozzie has been an irreplaceable part of the Follow A Dream. As our Car Chief, there isn't much he can't do. He's an incredible welder and fabricator, can build just about anything our Funny Car needs, tear down and rebuild the engine, and knows this race car inside and out.
His experience, talent, and dedication have helped shape this team into what it is today. Whether he's solving a problem in the shop or making sure we're race ready, Ozzie is always the guy we can count on.
Thank you, Ozzie, for 23 years of hard work, loyalty, and friendship. We are proud to have you on the Follow A Dream team!
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Motivational Monday: Your dream doesn't care how old you are, how many times you failed, or how long its going to take. It only asks one question: 'Will you keep going?' ... See MoreSee Less
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Motivational Monday: Dreams don't expire. They simply wait for the day you decide they are worth chasing again. ... See MoreSee Less
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It's Tuesday night in the shop!
This week we pulled Chase Puleo away from his usual duties for a few minutes to ask him about his first season with the Follow A Dream team.
From learning the ropes of Nitro Funny Car racing to becoming part of our racing family, Chase shares what the experience has meant to him. Check out the video and get to know one of the hardworking crew members helping keep our Funny Car race ready! ... See MoreSee Less
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How does Jay, the world's only totally blind crew chief, get the mail?
It might take a little longer, but the bills still get paid! 😄 💸
Just another reminder that there's always a way. Check it out!
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Like many teams in the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series, our 2026 season came to an unexpected end with the cancellation of the remaining events.
When we made our Nitro debut at Virginia Motorsports Park, everyone at IHRA made us feel welcome, and we were excited about the future of the series. While we're disappointed that the season won't continue, we're thankful for the opportunity to have been part of it.
In this video, Follow A Dream team owner and the world's only totally blind crew chief, Jay Blake, shares his thoughts on our experience and reflects on this unexpected turn of events.
Our team is already exploring opportunities to compete at another event before the end of the year. We aren't ready to park this Nitro Funny Car just yet, and we're looking forward to getting back on the track as soon as we can.
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, supporters, and everyone who believes in what we do. We'll keep moving forward, and we'll see you at the next race. ... See MoreSee Less
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Motivational Monday: The compass was invented before the clock because the direction you were going was more important than how long it took to get there. ... See MoreSee Less
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