AZUSA, CA — Wynn’s, a division of Illinois Tool Works, headquartered in Azusa, CA, has announced an associate sponsorship with Follow A Dream, Inc., in support of the foundation’s Top Alcohol Funny Car participating in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Top Alcohol Series in 2007.
Follow A Dream was founded in 1999 by Jay Blake, who was working as head mechanic for a transportation company when he was blinded in an industrial accident. While enrolled in an intensive rehabilitation program, Blake began to follow his dream: owning a professional auto racing team. Turning his dream into a reality, Jay combined his renewed participation in drag racing with his desire to spread his true-life success by inspiring others, both with and without disabilities, to accomplish their goals through the power of positive thinking and self-determination.
"We’re extremely excited that a company with the racing heritage of Wynn’s has decided to sponsor our efforts," said Blake. "We’re proud to be associated with Wynn’s and their industry-leading line of automotive specialty products."
The Wynn’s-supported Follow A Dream funny car is a 2000 Dodge Avenger, powered by a 526-cubic-inch Hemi engine that produces more than 3,000 horsepower. The car is driven by Dave Ray.
Gerry Miles, general manager of Wynn’s, said the company is very enthusiastic about this new relationship. "Jay Blake is an inspiration to
everyone in the racing business, and Wynn’s is honored to be associated with a foundation as well respected as Follow A Dream. I’m looking forward to a very exciting and successful NHRA season in 2007."
During the 2007 racing season, the team plans to participate in 10 races, a combination of five divisional and five national events. The national events include the AC Delco NHRA Gatornationals (Gainesville, Fla.), NHRA Supernationals (Englishtown, N.J.), NHRA Nationals (Norwalk, Ohio), Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals (Mohnton, Pa.), and the NHRA Mac Tools US Nationals (Indianapolis, Ind.). Blake noted that it is likely more races will be added to the schedule.
For more information about the foundation, log on to http://www.followadream.org.
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