Marty Nothstein Englishtown preview

FOLLOW A DREAM STREAKS INTO NHRA SUPERNATIONALS AT ENGLISHTOWN

Marstons Mills, MA – Follow A Dream, Incorporated (“FAD”) and it’s Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Marty Nothstein will try to extend the team’s streak of three straight finals appearances this weekend (June 20-23, 2008) at the NHRA SuperNationals at Englishtown, New Jersey.

Since a first round elimination at its season opener at the Southern Nationals in Atlanta in late April, Follow A Dream has advanced to three straight finals at Northeast Division 1 events in Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Nothstein, the former Olympic Gold Medal track cyclist, piloted the Permatex/Wynn’s/Texas Roadhouse 2008 Chevrolet Impala SS to second place finishes in each of those events.

“I can’t say enough about how this team has responded to the challenges we’ve faced early in the season,” said Follow A Dream owner and crew chief Jay Blake, who is the only totally blind crew chief in all of motor sports. “We really started from scratch four races ago with a new car, a new driver and a new tuner. To come to Englishtown on a streak of three straight finals appearances is phenomenal! However, we’re not resting on our laurels…we want to find the winner’s circle at this weekend’s national event in Englishtown.”

“We’ve hit triples in the last three races, now it’s time to hit a home run,” said Nothstein. “ Jay has done a great job of keeping the team focused on the job at hand. We’ve learned something new every run this season, and we’ve been able to build on that knowledge with each and every run.”

One of the highlights of the young season occurred last weekend in Atco, New Jersey when Follow A Dream was able to beat defending national champ Frank Manzo in the first round of eliminations. The victory snapped Manzo’s win streak of 47 straight elimination victories.

Follow A Dream and Nothstein are currently third in the Division 1 season points standings. FAD’s 192 points puts the team 21 points behind current points leader Mickey Ferro.

About Follow A Dream
Established in 1999, Follow A Dream is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization. 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. For more information go to www.followadream.org.
About Marty Nothstein
Marty ‘The Blade’ Nothstein is one of the most recognized cyclists in the world having won an Olympic Gold Medal in the 2000 Games in Sydney and Silver in Atlanta in 1996. Nothstein is America’s most decorated track cyclist with 35 U.S. National titles, three World Championships, four Pan-American Games Gold Medals, plus he’s a World and Olympic record holder. Since retiring from professional cycling in 2006, Marty is focusing his need for speed in the world of drag racing. 2008 will mark Marty’s third season in a Top Alcohol Funny Car. Nothstein will drive for Jay Blake, the Founder and Crew Chief of “The Follow A Dream Team”. Blake is the only totally blind crew chief in the world of motorsports. After a successful rookie season in 2006 in his Top Alcohol Funny Car, Nothstein found the winner’s circle twice during the 2007 NHRA Drag Racing Series season.

About Permatex
Permatex, Inc. is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair markets. Since 1909, Permatex has been an acknowledged leader in the development of innovative new products and services for the automotive aftermarket.

About Wynn’s
Wynn’s traces its history to 1939 when the original Wynn’s Friction Proofing Oil Treatment® formula was first developed and introduced to the automotive market. In the 65 years following the introduction of that single product, Wynn’s has grown to become a leading worldwide manufacturer and marketer of innovative, groundbreaking automotive specialty chemicals and service equipment, as well as Complete Automotive Maintenance Programs. For more information, log on to www.wynnsusa.com.

About Texas Roadhouse
Based in Louisville, Ky., Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993. In just 15 years, the company has grown to more than 290 locations in 44 states. In 2006, readers of a national magazine voted Texas Roadhouse as the top concept in the Pub/Grill category, and Forbes magazine ranked the company as one of the 200 Best Small Companies. For more information, visit www.texasroadhouse.com.
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