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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Unfortunately, the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series Triple Crown at Maple Grove Raceway has been postponed due to weather.
We apologize to everyone but especially to the students that were coming to visit us. We were excited to share Jay Blake's “Five Tools for Your Life’s Toolbox” presentation with all of you.
Right now, we’re figuring out what our next move will be and we look forward to IHRA announcing the rain date soon.
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IHRA Postpones Triple Crown Event at Maple Grove Raceway Due to Weather Forecast
MOHNTON, Pa. — International Hot Rod Association officials announced today that the IHRA Triple Crown event scheduled for May 22-24 at Maple Grove Raceway has been postponed due to a weather forecast dominated by rain throughout the weekend.
After reviewing the latest forecast and evaluating the potential impact on racers, fans, teams, track personnel, and event operations, IHRA officials made the proactive decision to postpone the event rather than risk an interrupted or incomplete race weekend.
The Maple Grove Raceway event was set to open the three-race IHRA Triple Crown schedule, a new premier program featuring Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, and Mountain Motor Pro Stock. Those five professional categories will each have a $1 million bonus on the line for any driver who can sweep all three Triple Crown events.
In addition to the five featured classes, the weekend lineup included a number of sportsman and specialty categories, along with a full slate of off-track entertainment. Scheduled festivities included a pit party, a concert featuring Jake Owen and Dwight Yoakam, and "Bulls & Burnouts" featuring bullriding, bull games, and freestyle bull fighting.
“While this is never the decision we want to make, we believe it is the right one for our racers, fans, partners, and everyone involved in producing this event,” IHRA officials said. “The forecast gives us little confidence that we could deliver the full Triple Crown experience that racers and fans deserve. Rather than ask everyone to travel and invest in a weekend facing significant weather challenges, we felt it was best to make this decision proactively.”
IHRA officials are currently working with Maple Grove Raceway and event partners to secure a new date for the Triple Crown event. Additional details regarding the rescheduled event, ticketing, racer entries, and weekend activities will be announced as they become available.
“We appreciate the patience and support of our racers, fans, sponsors, vendors, and the Maple Grove Raceway team,” IHRA officials added. “The excitement surrounding the Triple Crown has been tremendous, and our goal remains to deliver the kind of high-level, full-scale event this program was built to showcase. Even though we have a full schedule of activities planned, we are working on rescheduling this race into our schedule so that this date merges into a smooth program."
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Nothing like pumping oil on a Friday night and getting this Nitro Funny Car ready for Maple Grove Raceway. Big thanks to Red Line Synthetic Oil for helping keep us running hard as we head into the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series Triple Crown chasing that finish line.
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Happy Birthday to our driver, Phil Burkart! We’re incredibly grateful for everything Phil does for Follow A Dream both on and off the racetrack. His passion, dedication, and belief in this team mean the world to us. Thank you for being such a huge part of this journey as we chase our Nitro dreams together. Wishing you an amazing day, Phil!
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The fire is lit and the countdown to Maple Grove has officially begun!
Tuner Robert Schwab driver Phil Burkart and the world’s only totally blind crew chief Jay Blake are bringing the Dream Team and the Follow A Dream Nitro Funny Car to Maple Grove Raceway for the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series Triple Crown Race!
This is the first of three events toward the $1,000,000 bonus and we’re ready to chase history in Nitro Funny Car competition.
Come meet the team in the pits, see the car up close, catch us on the racetrack, or follow along on social media all weekend long.
Don’t miss the FREE Thursday Night Pit Party + Autograph Session!
IHRA Triple Crown – Maple Grove
Location: Maple Grove Raceway
May 21 – Pit Party + Autograph Session (7 PM)
May 22–23 – Racing
May 24 – Bull Riding + Concert (TBA)
Class: Nitro Funny Car
Tickets: ihra.com/tickets/c1041733-9046-4ba7-8fcc-d11abf8244d6
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