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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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It was an amazing weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park!
Our first IHRA Nitro race at Virginia Motorsports Park is in the books—and what a learning experience it was.
Proud of this new team and the work put in all weekend. These photos capture just a piece of the journey.
On to Maple Grove Raceway.
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𝐔𝐩 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫!
Come into the Museum this Saturday to see Jay Blake’s Dodge Avenger—greeting you right at the entrance! Loud, proud, and an absolute beauty, this car carries an inspiring story you won’t want to miss.
The New England Racing Museum is open every Saturday in April, 10am–4pm
Where racing history comes alive!
📍 922 Route 106 N, Loudon, NH
See you there!
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Not the result we were hoping for, but plenty to be proud of.
Our second qualifier was nearly a duplicate of Q1, with the safety system engaging early and shutting the car off. That said, the crew performed flawlessly all weekend and we couldn’t be more proud of this team and the effort behind the scenes.
We didn’t qualify for this race, but this is all part of the journey. We’ll regroup, learn, and get the car ready for Maple Grove.
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First pass in the books for our Nitro Funny Car
At about the 1-second mark into the run, the pan pressure switch activated, engaging the safety shut-off system. While that cut the run short, it did exactly what it’s designed to do, keep everything safe.
Other than that, for a first pass with a brand new team, we’re really happy with how everything went. The car, the systems, and the crew all showed a lot of promise.
We’re learning, we’re building, and we’re just getting started.
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