TRICON Garage recently revealed that the Tanner Gray Black’s Tire partnership will be extended and will grow in scope for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, with the collaboration set to begin at the Daytona International Speedway during the season opener. The alliance will showcase the recognizable blue and yellow Black’s Tire branding on the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro driven by Tanner Gray, continuing a relationship that has produced strong finishes—including fourth at Daytona in 2022 and third at Darlington Raceway in 2023.
Black’s Tire to Be Featured at Multiple Races in 2026
This expanded partnership means Black’s Tire will appear on Gray’s entry at not just Daytona, but also at notable venues including Rockingham Speedway in North Carolina, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Richmond Raceway in Virginia, and Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. With over 95 years in business and more than 75 locations throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Eastern Tennessee, Black’s Tire remains a locally owned family business serving both retail and wholesale customers.
Leaders Share Enthusiasm for Continued Collaboration
Excitement for the announcement comes from both TRICON Garage and Black’s Tire leadership.
“We are excited to kick off the season in Daytona! It is a pleasure to continue our partnership with TRICON and Tanner Gray in 2026,”
said Ricky Benton II, VP of Purchasing, Sales & Marketing for BTS Companies. Benton added further anticipation for the collaborative spirit of the program:
“Our BTS Team along with our BTS partners are ready ‘to go together’ with TRICON this year. Throughout the season, we plan on featuring some of our partner dealers on the truck as we celebrate our business partnerships together.”
Driver Tanner Gray also expressed his views on the ongoing relationship:
“It is awesome to have Black’s Tire back on board for 2026,”
said Tanner Gray. He emphasized the longstanding support from BTS, stating,
“Ricky Benton and his team have supported us and believed in what we are doing at TRICON for a long time and I am hopeful to give them some good runs this year.”
Season Opener Details and Looking Ahead
The season will launch with the highly anticipated Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway, broadcast live on FOX Sports 1 on Friday, February 13 at 7:30 P.M. ET, with complementary radio coverage from SiriusXM and the NASCAR Racing Network. As Black’s Tire expands its presence with Tanner Gray and TRICON Garage, fans and dealers alike will be watching to see how this strengthened partnership shapes results throughout the racing year.
