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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What a day at Cocktails for Cars at Heritage Museums & Gardens!
The torrential rain may have changed the plans and kept us, and most of the other participants from bringing our cars, but it certainly didn’t keep people away! We were so happy to see such a great turnout despite the weather.☔
Jay Blake had a wonderful time visiting Heritage Museums & Gardens taking in their beautiful collection of antique and classic automobiles, and getting the chance to meet Wayne Carini of Chasing Classic Cars.
Thank you to Heritage Museums & Gardens for having us, and to everyone who braved the rain and came out. We had a great time!
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Jay Blake stopped by the Tasca Car Show in Cranston, Rhode Island today, not as a speaker or with the race team, but simply as a fellow car enthusiast checking out the show and enjoying some incredible rides and saying hi to his friend Bob Tasca III.
If you're in the area, come on out, take in the show, and you might just run into the world’s only totally blind crew chief!
If you see Jay wandering around, be sure to stop and say hello. He always loves meeting fellow motorsports fans and friends of Follow A Dream.
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🇺🇸 WE REMEMBER.
September 11, 2001, is a day forever etched into the heart of our nation.
We remember the lives that were lost. We honor the heroes who ran toward danger. We remember the families whose lives changed forever, and the countless acts of courage, compassion and selflessness that followed.
At Follow A Dream, we often talk about the Five Tools for Your Life’s Toolbox: Positive Attitude, Education, Passion, Determination and Teamwork.
On September 11 and in the days that followed, we saw something even greater behind those words: the strength of the human spirit.
Our founder, Jay Blake, knows what it means to have life change in an instant. After losing his sight, he had to find a way forward when the path ahead seemed impossible. His journey has taught us that perseverance isn't about pretending something terrible didn't happen. It's about finding the courage to keep going while carrying it with you.
As a nation, we have known that kind of perseverance, too.
Twenty-five years later, we pause to remember those we lost, honor those who served and sacrificed, and reflect on the strength that comes when people stand together.
May we never forget the courage.
May we never forget the sacrifice.
May we never forget the importance of helping one another.
September 11, 2001 — We Remember. Always. 🇺🇸
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🔥COME SEE FOLLOW A DREAM AT COCKTAILS FOR CARS! 🔥
We’re excited to be part of the 10th Anniversary Cocktails for Cars at Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich this Sunday, September 13 from 3:30–6:00 PM!
Come out and meet Jay Blake, the world’s only totally blind crew chief, and get an up-close look at the Follow A Dream Nitro Funny Car!
There will be plenty more to see and experience throughout the afternoon. Stroll the beautiful Heritage grounds among 40+ hand-selected collector cars and motorcycles, enjoy chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails, and meet Wayne Carini star of Chasing Classic Cars, along with renowned automotive historian and expert Evan Ide.
🏎️ 10th Anniversary Cocktails for Cars
📅 Sunday, September 13
⏰ 3:30–6:00 PM
📍 Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA
Whether you’re a longtime Follow A Dream fan, a motorsports enthusiast, or simply love incredible automobiles, come find Jay and the Follow A Dream Nitro Funny Car and say hello!
🎟️ Tickets are available through Heritage Museums & Gardens:
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We hope to see you there! 🏎️🔥
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A little redecorating going on at the Follow A Dream shop!
We’re moving some things around and giving the shop a fresh look, including finding a new home for the original Follow A Dream Super Comp dragster body.
A pretty special piece of Follow A Dream history and a reminder of where this journey began!
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🎥 Chronicle is at Follow A Dream!
We’re excited to have Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5 here at the Follow A Dream shop today interviewing Jay Blake!
They’re getting an inside look at Follow A Dream, our Nitro Funny Car program, and Jay’s motivational speaking program that brings his message of positive thinking, determination, passion, education, and teamwork to people of all ages.
Check out some of the behind the scenes photos and video from today, and stay tuned to find out when our Chronicle segment will air!
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