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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🧰 Five Tools for Your Life’s Toolbox
An Inspirational Speaking Program with Jay Blake
Life is full of challenges, but the right tools can help us overcome them!
After losing his eyesight in a devastating accident, Jay Blake refused to give up on his dreams. Today, as the founder and crew chief of Follow A Dream Racing, Jay shares his remarkable journey and the five tools that helped him succeed:
🔧 Positive Attitude
🔧 Education
🔧 Passion
🔧 Determination
🔧 Teamwork
Through humor, personal stories, and powerful life lessons, Jay inspires audiences to overcome obstacles, embrace challenges, and pursue their dreams.
Perfect for schools, corporations, conferences, team-building events, and community organizations!
Bring Jay's inspiring message to your next event!
🌐 www.followadream.org
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Motivational Monday: Some dreams are worth chasing, even when the road is long and the destination is far away. The distance means little when the heart refuses to stop believing. ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you know it takes FOUR people to lift and carry the body of our Follow A Dream Funny Car? Weighing approximately 250 pounds, it's a pretty impressive piece of equipment!
But there's more to this beautiful body than meets the eye! The brilliant orange and blue paint job was generously provided by John Crossley of Crossley's Auto Body at Agway in Holland Patent, NY. We're incredibly grateful for his craftsmanship and generosity!
And those signature colors? They weren't chosen by accident! Jay Blake personally selected the bright orange and blue to represent the positive energy and attitude that have fueled Follow A Dream from the very beginning!
Never stop believing in your dreams!
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Motivational Monday: Your new life is going to cost you your old one, and that's ok! ... See MoreSee Less
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Forget American Sign Language… apparently, Robert Schwab and Ozzie have developed their own version of Nitro Sign Language! 😂
During a warm-up New England Dragway & Motorsports Park, these two were having what appeared to be a very serious conversation about the car. We're pretty sure important information was being exchanged… but we have absolutely no idea what was being said!
Lots of hand signals, pointing, and gestures that apparently make perfect sense when you speak fluent Nitro!
Can anybody translate this conversation for us? Wrong answers are strongly encouraged! 😂
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Motivational Monday: When hope becomes a whisper, let determination speak loud. ... See MoreSee Less
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