Get to Know Blayne Keckler

At 18 years old, Blayne Keckler is tearing up the dirt tracks around Ohio, including his weekly stomping grounds of Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway in the 305 Sprint Cars. Driving the #3x for Jamie Miller Racing, Keckler will once again compete in the ultra-competitive 305 Sprint Car division.

How did you get involved in racing?

I grew up watching my dad race (former Sprint Car racer Brad Keckler) and when I was 4 he tied me in a kart and I would make laps out back till I fell asleep so it’s always been something I have done

How long have you been racing?  Why did you choose the number you race?

This year was my 14th year all together and was my second year in sprint cars and the number 3x came from my dad but I believe he got the number from Paul Weaver

What’s your favorite race track you’ve raced on?

Wayne County Speedway

What kind of hobbies outside of the racecar do you have?

Love waterfowl hunting

Did you have any racing heroes growing up?

I was always a big Bobby Clark and Jac Haudenschild fan

What’s your favorite racing memory?

Making the show my first time in a Sprint Car.

Do you have any racers that you are close friends with?

I eat Mexican dinner once a week with Kasey Jedrzejek or Bryce Lucius

What is your greatest accomplishment in racing?

Being so competitive and comfortable my second year with how hard just the competition is in the 305 class

Do you have any raceday rituals or superstitions?

NO GOPROS!!!

What are your plans for 2025?

Sticking with Jamie Miller Racing in the 305 Sprint Cars.

Anyone you want to thank for getting you here?

My dad, the Weaver family and Jamie Miller along with Ryan French

What is your favorite type racecar you’ve ever driven?

Definitely a Sprint Car but the Outlaw Karts are really cool too

What are your long term goals in racing?

Get comfortable run up front and win races

Do you have any music/songs you like to listen to on raceday? 

I listen to just about anything all the time