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.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Huge thank you to New England Racing Museum for inviting Jay Blake, the world’s only totally blind crew chief, to be part of the Racing Without Limits Round Table today.
What an incredible turnout and an even better conversation. The room was packed with passion, questions, and support, and it was amazing to see so many people come together to celebrate racing, inclusion, and pushing past perceived limits.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to share Jay’s story and be part of such a successful and inspiring event.
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Can a totally blind man really drive?
Can a totally blind person drag race?
Meet Dan Parker, the world’s fastest totally blind man.
Watch as Dan teaches his friend Jay Blake, the world’s only totally blind crew chief, how to drive, with no sight at all.
Using a state-of-the-art custom navigation system, Dan made history by earning the Guinness World Record as the fastest blind man in the world at 211 MPH.
This is what it looks like when you follow your dream, no matter what stands in the way.
No excuses. No limits. Just belief, determination, and the courage to go anyway. ... See MoreSee Less
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What if the only thing standing between you and your dream… was the belief that it couldn’t be done?
Meet Dan Parker.
Dan became the world’s fastest totally blind man, setting a Guinness World Records record at 211 MPH proving that vision is not required to chase greatness.
He also made history as the first totally blind man to race at the Bonneville Salt Flats, one of the most demanding racing surfaces on Earth.
This wasn’t luck.
This wasn’t a miracle.
This was preparation, innovation, trust, and an unshakable refusal to quit.
Follow your dream, even when the world tells you it’s impossible.
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RACING WITHOUT LIMITS – PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT 🏁
𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞 | Marstons Mills, MA
Blind Nitro Funny Car Owner & Crew Chief | Motivational Speaker
Jay Blake is the only blind crew chief in motorsports—and one of the most inspiring figures you’ll ever meet. After a workplace accident left him blind with no sense of taste or smell, Jay refused to let it define him.
Today, he owns and crew chiefs a nitro funny car team and can fully assemble and disassemble a supercharged HEMI engine without sight. Known for his humor, warmth, and incredible storytelling, Jay’s message is clear: determination makes the impossible possible.
Join us for this powerful roundtable discussion led by Justin St. Louis
📍 Meet Jay at Racing Without Limits
🗓 Saturday, January 31 | 11AM–1PM
📍 New England Racing Museum, Loudon, NH
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This is how he "sees"
Jay Blake the world’s only totally blind crew chief, cuts aluminum by using his hands to feel the saw blade's guide and where it's cutting.
It might look terrifying to watch, but he’s been doing this for over 20 years.
Not everyone gets things done the same way.
Some people take longer.
Some people do it differently.
What matters is that it gets done.
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