Dan Parker
Founder
Blind Faith is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit geared towards giving blind and visually impaired riders the freedom to ride solo.
Our mission is to unite technology, faith, universities, companies, and donors to bring freedom and independence to the blind and deaf-blind community.
Blind Faith was founded in 2025 by Dan Parker, a lifelong racer and visionary innovator. Dan lost his sight in 2012 after a 175 mph drag racing accident—but from that moment, he was determined to regain his independence.
His love for bicycles started young—working in bike shops from age 13 to 18 and winning the Georgia State Road Race Championship at just 14. After going blind, Dan and an incredible support team designed and built a custom 3-wheel motorcycle, racing it on the famed Bonneville Salt Flats to set an official F.I.M. class record of 62.05 mph.
But Dan didn’t stop there. In 2017, he rebuilt a flood-damaged 2008 Corvette with one bold goal: to become the world’s fastest blind man. Exactly ten years after his accident—on March 31, 2022—Dan achieved that dream, reaching an astonishing 211.043 mph. Both groundbreaking projects relied on a custom guidance system engineered by his longtime friend Patrick Johnson, providing audible steering feedback.
Now, Dan is applying his skills as a designer, fabricator, and leader to a new mission—creating technology that empowers blind individuals to ride bicycles independently.
A true innovator and master machinist, Dan hand-makes ink pens which he sells to support his racing efforts. His work can be seen at TheBlindMachinist.com
We’re building a fleet of innovative three-wheel recumbent bikes to take across the country for track days, giving participants the life-changing experience of riding solo—not on the back of a tandem, but in full control of their own ride.
Our vision is a future where every family can own one of these bikes, allowing blind family members to ride alongside their loved ones.
We’re currently collaborating with Auburn University and Boston University on groundbreaking projects. The Auburn team is developing a system where a follow bike, ridden by a blind individual, uses cameras, sensors, and a fiducial marker on a lead bike to automatically guide steering. Imagine a world where a blind couple can enjoy a rails-to-trails ride together—getting exercise, social connection, and even competitive training.
With Boston University, we’re pioneering a self-driving velomobile—a pedal-powered vehicle designed to give blind riders safe, independent local transportation. The goal is simple yet revolutionary: a 3-mile radius of freedom. Riders will be able to input a destination, start pedaling, and let smart navigation technology choose the safest path. This system combines the intelligence of self-driving cars with the sensory awareness of the rider, all without falling under vehicle regulations.
Dan Parker’s personal experience has fueled this mission. After going blind, he learned that the unemployment rate among the blind is 70% in the U.S. and 99% worldwide—and lack of transportation plays a huge role. These innovations aim to change that.
Safety is always our top priority. No bike or vehicle will ever be used without hundreds of hours of testing by our founder, Dan Parker. As a racer, designer, and trailblazer, Dan understands the risks—and the responsibility. Like the Wright brothers, he believes that every great leap forward begins with a single act of courage and innovation.
Join us. Believe in the vision. And help us make freedom possible for the blind.
We partnered with Auburn University and Boston University on cutting-edge projects that combine cameras, sensors, and smart guidance systems to make safe, independent riding possible. From follow-bike systems to self-driving velomobiles, we’re reimagining transportation and independence for the blind community.
BlindFaith.org was founded in 2025 by Dan Parker, a lifelong racer and visionary innovator. Dan lost his sight in 2012 after a 175 mph drag racing accident—but from that moment, he was determined to regain his independence.