Jim Blake is currently a Regional Manager for Eastern Propane and Oil, and is a Board Member of Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association Of Massachusetts (MEMA), Chairman of Executive Board for the Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), Massachusetts Legislative Chairman for PGANE, Member of the Emergency Response Committee for PGANE, Past President of the NorthShore Fuel Oil Dealers Association, Secretary of the NMPGIA (Northeastern Massachusetts Plumbing & Gas Inspectors Association), and President of the Oriental’s Hot Rod Club established in 1957.
Jim has 45 years of racing experience that include NHRA and IHRA wins and including multiple top ten finishes in the New England Points Series. In 1987, Jim debuted what would become the World’s Quickest Clean Air Dragster powered by propane. In 1993, Jim was awarded “The Sportsman of the Year Award”, by his fellow racers. In 2022, Jim converted his 1932 Ford Roadster to propane. Jim continues to compete in events along with his son and daughter, who also compete on a local, regional, and National levels. He is an advisor to his brother Jay with managing Follow A Dream.