TRICON Garage

Tricon Garage is an American professional stock car racing team competing primarily in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and expanding into the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025. Established in 2017 as a collaboration between David Gilliland and Bo LeMastus, the organization has undergone multiple transformations—from DGR-Crosley to David Gilliland Racing—before adopting the Tricon Garage name in 2023. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, the team operates under the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) banner and is widely recognized for its role in nurturing young talent and strengthening Toyota’s presence in NASCAR.

Early Days and Background

The origins of Tricon Garage trace back to the merger of David Gilliland Racing and Bo LeMastus’s Crosley Sports Group in 2017. The collaboration combined Gilliland’s decades of experience as a driver and team owner with LeMastus’s resources and management expertise, focusing on developing future NASCAR talent.

Debuting in the Truck Series in 2018 with Toyota entries, the team briefly switched to Ford in 2020 before returning to Toyota in 2023. That same year, with Johnny Gray joining as a co-owner, the team rebranded as Tricon Garage, signaling a new era of growth, technical partnerships, and competitive ambitions. By 2025, the organization had taken the next step into NASCAR’s top level, fielding its first Cup Series entry.

Driver Lineup

For the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Tricon Garage fields entries:

• The No. 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro will feature a rotating cast of drivers:

  • Lawless Alan

  • Brent Crews

  • Brandon Jones

  • William Sawalich (two-time ARCA Menards Series East champion)

• Full-time drivers include:

  • Tanner Gray

  • Corey Heim

  • Toni Breidinger (full-time driver of No. 5 Toyota)

  • Gio Ruggiero (rookie)

In 2025, the team also made its NASCAR Cup Series debut with the No. 56 Toyota Camry, driven by Martin Truex Jr. The Cup effort was launched with strong technical support from Joe Gibbs Racing, marking a significant milestone for Tricon’s expansion.

Crew chiefs across the lineup include Derek Smith (No. 5), Scott Zipadelli (No. 11), Jerame Donley, Jason Burdett (No. 15), and Jeff Hensley (No. 17), establishing a solid technical leadership group.

Net Worth

As a privately owned racing organization, Tricon Garage’s exact net worth is not publicly disclosed. However, the team’s ability to field five full-time Truck Series entries, expand into the Cup Series, and secure high-profile sponsorships from brands such as Celsius and Starkey SoundGear reflects substantial financial investment and competitive stability.

Legacy in NASCAR

Since its debut, Tricon Garage has recorded 12 Truck Series victories and four poles, building a reputation as a premier development team within Toyota Racing Development’s pipeline. The organization has helped cultivate the careers of rising stars like Corey Heim and has been instrumental in shaping NASCAR’s next generation of talent.

The team’s 2025 Cup Series debut with Martin Truex Jr. represented a major milestone, demonstrating Tricon’s long-term ambition to compete at the highest level of stock car racing.

Recent Controversies

Tricon Garage has maintained a positive image with no widely reported controversies. The organization is known for its professional approach, emphasis on driver development, and focus on long-term success within NASCAR’s competitive landscape.

Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025

• 2024: Multiple playoff appearances and race victories in the Truck Series, further solidifying its position as a top-tier TRD partner.

• 2025: The team expanded into the Cup Series with the debut of the No. 56 Toyota Camry, driven by Martin Truex Jr., marking a new era of growth. While a late-race crash ended Truex’s Daytona 500 run, the effort underscored Tricon Garage’s commitment to success in NASCAR’s premier division.