Marstons Mills, MA –November 16, 2012-Jay Blake’s Permatex/Follow A Dream team swept its last two races to win the 2012 East Region Top Alcohol Funny Car championship, overcoming a midseason slump that made the title seem out of reach. Driver Todd Veney qualified No. 1 and set low e.t and top speed en route to victory in Richmond, Va., in April, and closed the regional season with back-to-back wins in Cecil County, Md., and Bowling Green, Ky., both over perennial championship contender Mickey Ferro in the final.

“We weren’t even following the points anymore at one point, but there was no chance if we didn’t beat leader John Anderika in the semi’s at Cecil County,” Veney said. “That one and the final against Mickey took us from fourth to first, and winning Bowling Green just about locked it up. It was a total team deal – both times, the crew came up with our best run all weekend in the final.”

“This is a perfect example of the power of positive thinking, determination, and teamwork – the things I talk about every day at Follow A Dream,” Blake said. “For a long time, it looked like we were out of it, and we end up with three wins, the most we’ve ever had in a season. To think that we’re the first team other than Frank Manzo’s and Bob Newberry’s in the 32-year history of Top Alcohol Funny Car to win this championship…it’s still hard to believe.”