Blake finished in 7th place for the 2018 NHKA season despite major mechanical malfunctions at four races including two incidents that required Blake to use a loaner engine. Along with plenty of kart trouble , Blake sustained a concussion after hitting the barriers in Race Nine at NHMS. His recovery required him to rest, take time off from school and caused him to miss out on racing in the final race of the NHKA season. Even with all the adversity that came with the 2018 season, Blake never gave up, persevered and kept a positive attitude. He considered it all a learning experience that will help him in his long range racing goals