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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The Follow A Dream Funny Car is painted and almost ready to go.
After a lot of hard work, the body is finished and we are almost ready for our season debut at Virginia Motorsports Park for the IHRA race April 9th through 11th.
We cannot wait to hit the track and kick off the season. See you in Virginia. ... See MoreSee Less
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👀 The racecar body is looking great! Thank you John Crossley Jr. for all the hard work! ... See MoreSee Less
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We want to give a big thank you to John Crossley for the incredible work he’s already put into painting the body for our Funny Car.
The craftsmanship and attention to detail are really starting to show, and we’re excited for everyone to see how it’s coming together. Be sure to check out the photos of his painting progress so far, this is just the beginning.
John will be joining us next month in Virginia for our first IHRA race, and we’re looking forward to having him trackside as part of the team.
This is what Follow A Dream is all about, people bringing their talents together to build something special. We truly appreciate you, John.
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Motivational Monday : You don't need confidence to follow your dream. You just need courage on the days your confidence is gone. ... See MoreSee Less
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At Follow A Dream Racing we are lucky to have a tuner who brings incredible passion and intensity to everything he does. Robert Schwab doesn’t just tune a race car. He lives and breathes Nitro Funny Cars. Every detail matters to him. Every sound, every change in the air, every adjustment on the car is part of a bigger performance that he is constantly refining.
In many ways, a tuner is a lot like an orchestra conductor.
An orchestra conductor doesn’t play every instrument, but they understand how every piece fits together. They listen closely, guide the timing, and bring dozens of moving parts into harmony to create something powerful.
A Nitro Funny Car tuner does the same thing.
Fuel system, clutch, ignition timing, cylinder pressure, track conditions, humidity, driver feel, engine response. All of it has to work together perfectly for just a few explosive seconds down the track. Like a conductor listening for the right balance in the music, a tuner listens to the engine and reads the conditions to make the whole machine perform as one.
Both require deep knowledge.
Both require instinct.
And both require passion.
Robert’s passion for Nitro Funny Cars is obvious to anyone who spends five minutes around him.
When the car fires up and the team goes to the starting line, he knows everything is in perfect synchronization. He is conducting a symphony of horsepower.
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