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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Follow A Dream is in the pits at Virginia Motorsports Park and the excitement is building!
The Follow A Dream Nitro Funny Car is getting ready to warm up for the first time this weekend, and the whole team is locked in. You can feel the energy! This is what all the hard work has been leading up to.
Let’s go!
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We’re here. We’re set. And we’re ready.
Our pit is all set up and the Follow A Dream Nitro Funny Car is ready to race. This moment has been a long time coming, and it’s just the beginning.
Let’s go racing.
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We’ve arrived at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Follow A Dream is officially here for our first-ever Nitro Funny Car race, this dream just got real.
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Follow A Dream is on the road and heading to Dinwiddie, Virginia for our first IHRA race of the season at Virginia Motorsports Park!
After a long winter of hard work, late nights, and getting this Nitro program ready, it’s time to see it all come together at the track. The team is fired up and ready to go
Let’s go racing!
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See you there!🔥 Nitro meets adrenaline… and it’s about to get WILD 🔥
The IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series is bringing the heat to Virginia Motorsports Park April 9–11 with a full-blown Nitro & Bull Riding Showdown 💥🐂
💨 Top Fuel. Nitro Funny Cars. Fire-breathing passes under the lights.
🤠 PLUS hard-hitting bull riding action you won’t forget.
This isn’t just a race… it’s a full-throttle experience for the whole family.
🎟️ Grab your $5 OFF tickets now at local businesses in Dinwiddie, VA and lock in your spot for one of the most action-packed weekends of the year!
Virginia Motorsports Park is the place to be—don’t miss it.
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Loaded and ready.
After a long week of hard work, the Follow A Dream Nitro Funny Car is headed to Virginia for our first IHRA race of the season 🔥
Proud of this team and excited to kick off the year. Let’s go racing.
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