10/25/2026
Sometimes I have to remind myself that I’m only 12 years old….
Last night, I got the opportunity to race at Talladega Short Track, against some of the best drivers in the country. Drivers with years and years of experience, and there I was in the middle of it all, getting to do what I love.
59 laps.
59 laps of gripping the wheel, fighting the car, working the throttle, and trying to make the right decisions in one second. Dirt racing isn’t easy. It’s physically demanding, mentally challenging, and you have to stay focused every single lap.
But man, I love it.
I know that being 12 years old and getting opportunities like this isn’t normal. And I don’t ever want to treat it like it is.
God has given me a gift, and I want to use it in a way that honors Him. I still have SO much to learn, but I’m thankful He’s given me the opportunity to learn from some of the best (including my dad)!!
The truth is, I wouldn’t be doing any of this without a whole lot of people who believe in me.
Some of you pray for me before every race.
Some of you help financially or sponsor my car.
Some of you have opened doors and given me opportunities I never would’ve had otherwise.
Some of you have even opened your homes so my family has somewhere to stay when we’re traveling across the country.
And some of you just show up, cheer me on, share my posts, and remind me that people are rooting for this young kid from Centralia, Illinois.
None of that goes unnoticed….
I may be the one holding the steering wheel, but there’s a whole lot of people helping me get to the starting line.
I’m thankful for every lap, every opportunity, every person who believes in me, and every lesson along the way.
I don’t know exactly where racing is gonna take me, but I know Who gave me the ability to do it. And I’m going to keep working hard to make the most of it.
12 years old. Living a dream. Giving God the glory. 🏁
- Keatin & #15
