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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We’re all set up at New England Dragway & Motorsports Park and getting ready to bring the Follow A Dream Nitro Funny Car to life! 🔥🔥
Today is all about testing, learning, and making some noise. Time to fire it up and see what she’s got!
Come by the pits and say hello to Jay Blake, Robert Schwab and the rest of the crew! 💙🧡
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Our race car hauler sure looks cool pulling into New England Dragway & Motorsports Park! 😎
We’ve arrived for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Night of Fire and are getting settled in for the weekend. We’ll be testing the Follow A Dream Nitro Funny Car, so come find us in the pits, check out the car and say hello to Jay Blake, Robert Schwab and the rest of the crew!
🔥 See you at the track!
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Tuesday nights at the shop! 🏁
This Tuesday, the crew was hard at work getting the Follow A Dream Nitro Funny Car ready for testing this weekend at New England Dragway!
We’re excited to get back on track and see what she can do. Come see us this Saturday, August 22, at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Night of Fire! 🔥🏎️
📍 New England Dragway & Motorsports Park
280 Exeter Road
Epping, NH 03042
See you at the track!
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🔥 TUESDAY NIGHT SHOP NIGHT! 🔧
The crew is back in the shop tonight, getting the Follow A Dream Nitro Funny Car ready to make some noise!
And we’ve got exciting news…
WE’RE GOING TESTING! 🔥
📍 New England Dragway & Motorsports Park
🔥 @O’Reilly Auto Parts Night of Fire
📅 August 22, 2026 (testing on 21st as well)
Come out, see the car, meet Jay Blake and the team, and watch us get back on the track!
See you all there! 🔥
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Motivational Monday: The world is full of people who will tell you what is probable. The happiest people are often the ones that had the courage to believe in what was possible instead. ... See MoreSee Less
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