Follow a Dream founder Jay Blake joins WFO Radio for a Special Announcement

Tune in to WFO Radio at 1 pm ET for an electrifying livestream
featuring NHRA drag racing racer and motivational speaker Jay
Blake! Known for his incredible journey and leadership of the
Follow A Dream racing team, Jay will drop an exclusive update about
his squad’s latest move in the sport of NHRA Drag Racing. Jay
Blake’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary—a testament to
resilience, passion, and the power of the human spirit. In 1997,
Jay, then a skilled mechanic and crew chief, suffered a
life-altering accident when a tire exploded at the auto shop where
he worked, leaving him completely blind at the age of 31. Despite
this devastating setback, Jay refused to let his dreams stall.
Driven by his lifelong love for motorsports, he transformed
adversity into fuel for an inspiring comeback. Just two years
later, in 1999, he founded Follow A Dream, Inc., a non-profit
dedicated to showing others that obstacles don’t have to define
your limits. With unyielding determination, Jay returned to the
world of NHRA drag racing—not just as a participant, but as a team
owner and crew chief of the Follow A Dream Top Alcohol Funny Car
team. His hands-on leadership, guided by his remaining senses and
deep mechanical expertise, has propelled the team to compete at the
highest levels of the sport. Beyond the racetrack, Jay has become a
sought-after motivational speaker, sharing his story of overcoming
blindness to pursue his passion. His message resonates far and
wide: with focus and perseverance, anyone can follow their dreams,
no matter the odds. Jay Blake’s journey isn’t just about
racing—it’s about rewriting what’s possible, one quarter-mile at a
time. Hosted by Joe Castello, this episode will also fire up your
excitement with a preview of the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals.
Don’t miss this Nitro fueled mix of inspiration, insider news, and
racing action—stream it live or catch the podcast on WFO Radio!