The Grind Behind the Wheel

Some drivers are born into racing royalty. Blaine Perkins built his seat the hard way — out of Bakersfield, California, with no family legacy in the sport, no guaranteed ride, and no shortcuts. What he had was a steering wheel, a relentless work ethic, and the kind of blue-collar grit that resonates far beyond the racetrack.

Blaine started turning laps as a kid in karts, worked his way through the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West as a teenager, and by 2020 had stacked three wins and a runner-up championship finish in the ARCA Menards Series West. That's the caliber of competition Blaine has measured himself against from the start.

Earning His Place

At 26 years old, Blaine now pilots the No. 31 Chevrolet full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series for Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport. His path here wasn't handed to him — it was earned across 108+ career starts, multiple teams, and seasons spent proving he belonged. In 2025, it all came together: a career-best four top-10 finishes, a sixth-place run at Talladega, and his strongest championship standing to date. Team owner Jordan Anderson put it simply: "Blaine showed real growth and proved he can run inside the top group in this series."

2026: Building Momentum

Now in his sophomore year with JAR, Blaine opened the 2026 season with a top-8 finish at Daytona — a statement run on NASCAR's biggest stage. With continued backing from Team Chevy and a stable team environment built on trust, the trajectory is clear: Blaine is a driver on the rise, improving every season, with his sights firmly set on competing at the sport's highest level.