The Blind Pirate

Just a blind guy living the dream. Married to Misty. Dog dad to Hank & Holly. Owner of Argh Accessibility. Proud East Carolina Alum & avid racing fan.

[The Blind Pirate @IngramsThe]

Thank you for all the prayers. Mom is still holding strong. Your prayers are helping her! Please keep them coming.

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My mom is in the ICU fighting for her life right now. She’s got the Lord by her side and some incredible nurses and doctors taking care of her. If you would, please say a prayer for her.

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@Rusty3texas Betty

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@MatthewDillner Safe travels sir!

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Congratulations to @J_Allgaier and the whole No. 7 @JRMotorsports team on the championship! It sure was fun pulling for y’all this year. Way to go Champ!

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@JHNemechek @HaasFactoryTeam Congrats JHN! Looking forward to seeing that Pye- Barker Livery.

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@DGodfatherMoody It’s a shame some folks can’t disagree and still be respectful. I figure if it’s probably not going to matter in the grand scheme of things then I’d rather spend my energy doing something that makes me happy.

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@MatthewDillner @MartinsvilleSwy @REradioz Hope he’s having a blast! Ain’t nothing better than a day at the track with your dad!

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@BrandtRacing @BrandtRick Nice run JA! Now let’s finish it off at Homestead!

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@JRMotorsports @nascarcasm @BrandtRacing @J_Allgaier I know I’m biased being a @J_Allgaier fan, but that 7 car is a sweet looking ride.

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@JGinfo @Outback @spotterstevo @RayEvernham Does anyone know were the car come from and what it history was before Gordon? Thanks!

[The Blind Pirate @IngramsThe]

It was great seeing you at Talladega! In my line of work, I deal with a lot of technology companies, and I’ve learned that even when things don’t work out, there’s always something positive to take away. You never know when your paths might cross again. I’ve always believed that how you leave a relationship is just as important as how you start one. Wishing you continued success!

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One last look at Talladega from a different perspective! Special thanks to @NoahGragson for letting me take this photo and to @insta360 for making a camera that’s blind friendly.

Another great weekend at the racetrack. Each visit, I’m learning a little more about navigating the garage as a blind NASCAR fan. My biggest lesson so far? If you need help, just ask. There are plenty of good people willing to lend a hand.

Sunday was definitely tougher when it came to getting picked up, but @TALLADEGA was fantastic about helping me get to the Hall of Fame parking lot to meet my wife.

My long-term goal is to bring another blind person along to experience a NASCAR weekend from inside the garage. I’m grateful for the opportunities @NASCAR has already given me. I think the next step would take some help from a team or sponsor, but I’m not quite sure where to start.

Every trip teaches me something new and gives me a little more confidence for the next one. Already counting down to Atlanta!

[The Blind Pirate @IngramsThe]

It’s @TALLADEGA @NASCAR weekend!

I’m taking you along to experience Talladega through my eyes.

The sights, the sounds, the atmosphere, and the excitement of Dega.

[Ron DeSantis @RonDeSantis]

Today I issued an Executive Order designating “Seminole Wind” by John Anderson as the official anthem of Florida.

I have also directed the @FLSecofState to erect historic markers in the City of Apopka depicting John Anderson’s contribution to Florida’s heritage.

In addition, I have tasked @FLDEPNews to work with the @SJRWMD to designate wildlife drive and trail system within Lake Apopka North Shore as the John Anderson Wildlife Drive and Trail System.

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Always build good relationships. You never know when they might come back around.

After the O’Reillys race the ADA shuttle was taking me out of the infield to meet my wife at the Hall of Fame parking lot. The driver stopped to ask an Alabama State Trooper how to get there.

The trooper asked if I went to the Alabama School for the Blind. I told him no, but I had taught a class there.

He asked who I knew there, and I mentioned one of my best friends in the blind community who has ties to the school. Turns out, the trooper knew him too!

Next thing I know, he’s stopping traffic so the shuttle could get me to my wife.

It’s a small world. You never know when a connection you’ve made will come full circle.

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@insta360 @REradioz @MRNRadio P4! Nice drive, @J_Allgaier. Enjoyed meeting the fine folks at @RotoRooter. Appreciate your support of JA!

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Here’s a look inside my backpack for race weekend.

I carry Vortex binoculars and a monocular to make the most of my remaining vision, an @insta360 camera to take pictures without missing anything, and a @REradioz scanner so the crew at @MRNRadio can be my eyes.

I buy an infield parking pass so my wife can easily drop me off, and I already know the Talladega garage layout by heart.

My goal is simple: stay safe, stay out of everyone’s way, and enjoy every minute of being at the track.

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@DGodfatherMoody I can see the logic there…. at night if nature calls you just gotta smell your way to the laboratory.

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@RachelMarieMom @TheAlexHayden @insta360 @REradioz @MRNRadio @ThePostman68 @DGodfatherMoody It has helped me get out of a pickle, quite a few times!

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@STaranto92 Took me a minute to realize who’s truck that was. Ones I did I have to say it’s a nice livery.