Blaine Perkins
Born: February 28, 2000 · Bakersfield, California Car: No. 31 Chevrolet · Jordan Anderson Racing · NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Crew Chief: Cody McKenzie Sponsors: Werner, Bommarito Automotive Group, City Lights Shine
2026 Season
Blaine Perkins is 18th in points through eight races with Jordan Anderson Racing, returning to the No. 31 Chevrolet for a second consecutive season. He has one top 10 and one DNF through the opening stretch — steady production from a team using continuity as its competitive strategy. Perkins is qualifying on average five spots ahead of where he finishes, a gap JAR is actively working to close.
Career
Perkins came up through California short-track racing — Kern County Raceway, Madera Speedway — before transitioning to national series competition. He landed at Jordan Anderson Racing in 2025 and the combination held: JAR brought him back for 2026 alongside Jeb Burton, with a third seat shared by Rajah Caruth.
The organizational context matters here. JAR carries a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing, giving Perkins access to engineering support and resources that a typical mid-tier program wouldn't provide. The team is building with intention, and Perkins is one of the drivers they're building around.
The Story
Perkins is a West Coast kid in a sport dominated by Southern roots, running for a team positioned as one of the field's more interesting growth stories. The continuity is what sets 2026 apart from earlier stretches of his career: same team, same crew chief, same alliance structure. In a garage where drivers change addresses constantly, that kind of stability is a real competitive advantage. Whether it shows up in the points is the 2026 question.