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FOLLOW A DREAM RETURNS TO ACTION AT O’REILLY SPRING NATIONALS

Marstons Mills, MA – March 25, 2009 –Follow A Dream returns to action this weekend (March 27-29) at the O’Reilly Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, TX with their Permatex/Wynn’s/Texas Roadhouse Chevrolet Impala SS Top Alcohol Funny Car. It will be the second race on the Follow A Dream ten race schedule in 2009 and the first time the team has returned to Houston since winning the event in 2005.

“It’s good to be back in Houston,” said team owner Jay Blake. “Every race is special in its own way, but coming back to Houston for the first time since our first National event win here in 2005 holds special meaning.” “I remember the enormous thrill of kneeling down and kissing that starting line for the first time.” “I wouldn’t mind the taste of a little asphalt this weekend,” added Blake with a big smile.

The remainder of the Dream Team arrives in Houston Thursday, where they’ll fine-tune some of the changes that were put in place after Gainesville. “We’re excited to get things under way and see how these changes reflect in the way the racecar performs,” said Blake. He added, “We’re all looking forward to a great weekend of racing.”

“I can’t wait to get back to the track and race at the Spring Nationals in Houston, a race in which The Follow A Dream team has had great success in the past,” stated team driver Marty Nothstein. “After the Gatornationals, I’m more confident than ever that the car and crew are ready to perform and do what it takes to make a much deserved trip to the winners circle.”

In addition to the racing schedule, Mr. Blake has made several appearances since the Gatornationals two weeks ago, making two sponsor appearances at Texas Roadhouse locations in Lake City, FL and Pasadena, TX. Jay also brought his “Five Tools for Life Success” to the Walton Career Development Center in DeFuniak Springs, FL and spent two days communicating his message to the students and faculty at two San Jacinto College locations in the Houston area, where on the second day, San Jacinto invited a group of local high school students in to hear Jay’s message.

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.







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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. 2009 will mark Marty’s forth 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, and made 3 division 1 final round appearances in 2008. Nothstein also made the fifth fastest pass in Top Alcohol Funny Car history at the NHRA SuperNationals at Englishtown in June 2008.

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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Media Contacts:
Jay Blake 508-566-5200
jay@followadream.org

Terri Donlon 508-420-8319