Jay Blake
@jayfollowadream
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I am the worlds only totally blind crew chief & a motivational speaker, inspiring others to accomplish their goals.
Marstons Mills, MA
Joined January 2013
Shop night and the energy in the shop is awesome! The team is grinding and putting in the work it takes to make this season something special. It’s been truly inspiring watching new team members jump in, learn fast, and soak up everything they can from the veterans.
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Jay Blake is putting trust where it matters! ARP studs going into the cylinder heads, prepped with Permatex Surface Prep and secured with Permatex Orange Threadlocker. This is what holds the headers on under extreme heat, vibration, and nitro power.
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Tuesday night. Shop night. No excuses. The grind is real, the energy is high, and this team is absolutely locked in. Watching everyone work together week after week to build something special for the 2026 season is next-level impressive. #ShopNight #NitroFunnyCar #DaretoDream
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This is our lead cylinder head technician, Dan Wylie. Dan is a welding specialist who joined the team last year, and we’re pumped to have him in the shop. Dan brings a strong foundation in both fabrication and engine performance, and it shows in everything he touches.
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In racing, and in life, things don’t always go according to plan. What matters most isn’t what broke, it’s what you do next. Things will go wrong along the way. Some you can control, some you can’t. The key is to never let accidents or destruction stand in the way of your dreams.
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Shop days = cleaning, reorganizing, and finally installing some Moduline Cabinets 💪🏼🔧 These cabinets have been with us for over 15 years, dating all the way back to our old trailer, and they’ve held up beautifully over the years. That kind of longevity says everything! #Moduline
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There’s something powerful about welding — the way separate pieces come together to create something stronger than they were alone. At Follow A Dream, that’s exactly what Miller Welders has helped us do. With The Power of Blue! 💙
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🎄✨ Merry Christmas from the Burkart family and the entire Follow A Dream team! ✨🎄 We hope today finds you surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones—and if you can’t be together in person, we hope you’re holding them close in your heart.
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Jay Blake is available for powerful inspirational presentations that challenge audiences to believe bigger, push harder, and chase their passion. Want to learn more or bring Jay to your school, organization, or event? Reach out and start building your own Life’s Toolbox today.
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Follow A Dream at PRI! Come Say Hi We’re here live at the PRI Show in Indianapolis and walking the floor with Jay Blake, the world’s only totally blind crew chief! If you’re at PRI, keep an eye out for us and stop to say hello — we’d love to see you! Follow, Like, and Share!
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🦃🔥 From our Nitro Funny Car… to our Funny Nitro Turkey! 🔥🦃 This year, Follow A Dream Racing has more to be thankful for than ever. We’re beyond grateful for the opportunity to go Nitro racing, to push harder than we ever have! Happy Thanksgiving! Never give up on your dream
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When you keep your eyes on what sets your soul on fire… and don’t let the setbacks pull your heart away from your passion… that’s when the magic happens. Chase the dream. Do the work. Stay focused. And watch what once felt impossible start becoming your reality. ✨
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After an extraordinary career, we congratulate John Force on his well-earned retirement. 27 years ago, Jay Blake met John for the very first time. John took the hat off his own head, signed it, and handed it to Jay—That gesture became a lifelong source of inspiration for Jay.
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🎃⚠️ Use Caution… Lots of Work Going On! Even on Halloween, the world’s only totally blind crew chief Jay Blake is keeping things safe and under control — dressed as none other than an orange caution cone! 🧡😂
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Meet Dan Wylie - Lead Cylinder Head Technician Dan Wylie joins the Follow A Dream Nitro Team as our Lead Cylinder Head Technician.
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Meet Johan Mejías - Lower End Technician Born and raised in Costa Rica, this will be his first year with the team, bringing experience, confidence, and hard work to Follow A Dream. When he's not in the garage, he enjoys his other life as a semi-professional road cyclist.
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When your race team takes “Say Cheese” a little too seriously 😎🧀 Our charcuterie board at the team cookout proudly spelled out “Follow A Dream” — because even our snacks are on brand! #FollowADream #CheeseGoals #TeamCookout #DaretoDream
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Meet Chase Puleo – Right Side Cylinder Head/Clutch Technician Chase Puleo joins the Follow A Dream Nitro Team for the 2026 season as our right side cylinder head and clutch technician.
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The team is coming together. The race car is coming together. Piece by piece — the next chapter of Follow A Dream is taking shape. Because this isn’t just about racing. It’s about passion, purpose, and proving that anything is possible. It’s more than a Dream — it’s a Movement.
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