Tanner Gray Return to TRICON Garage: Tanner Gray is set to continue his role as the full-time driver of the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for TRICON Garage in the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, as officially announced by the organization on Thursday.
Hailing from Artesia, New Mexico, Gray, a four-year veteran of the series, is the grandson of Johnny Gray, a prominent businessman and part owner of TRICON Garage alongside David Gilliland and industry veteran Kevin Ray.
Expressing his gratitude, Gray stated, I am grateful to be back at TRICON for another year in 2024 with my guys on the No. 15 truck. I really feel like going into next year we will be better, more prepared, and have a greater understanding of what we need to do to execute. My biggest focus is on making sure I am getting better every day, and I am excited for what lies ahead.
The 24-year-old driver has been associated with TRICON Garage, formerly known as David Gilliland Racing (DGR), since 2019, initially competing part-time in the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the organization.
In the 2023 season, Gray achieved a career-high 13th place in the NASCAR Truck Series point standings, delivering strong performances with three top-five results and six finishes inside the top-10.
Gray now joins Dean Thompson and Corey Heim as the third confirmed driver in TRICON Garage’s 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series lineup, continuing his journey with the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro.
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What happened to Tanner Gray?
In a recent announcement on December 13, 2023, it was revealed that Gray is set to make a comeback in the ARCA Menards Series. He will be driving the No. 18 car for Joe Gibbs Racing and will participate in six races in 2024. Gray will be taking on tracks that are 1.5 miles and longer, as the original driver of the car, William Sawalich, is unable to race at those tracks due to age restrictions.
Who owns Tricon garage?
TRICON, led by former NASCAR driver David Gilliland and businessman Johnny Gray, is a dynamic company involved in racing, fabrication, and transportation. With a total of 60,000 square feet across three buildings in Mooresville, NC, the team is well-equipped to handle all aspects of their diverse industries.
