Ruggiero and Gray to Remain at TRICON in ‘26
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 18, 2025) – TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that it has signed contract extensions with drivers Gio Ruggiero and Tanner Gray for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) season.
Ruggiero, 19, of Seekonk, Mass., is coming off an impressive rookie campaign in which he earned a victory at Talladega (Al.) Superspeedway, along with seven top-five finishes and 11 top-10s. The Toyota Driver Development (TD2) prospect also captured NCTS Rookie of the Year honors en route to an 11th-place finish in the standings.
Gray, 26, has been a foundational member of the TRICON lineup since the organization’s inception in 2023. Across six full-time seasons of NCTS competition, the Artesia, N.M., native has recorded 33 top-10 finishes and 13 top-five results. In 2025, the series veteran tied his career-best points finish and posted a season-best result of third at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The duo will join previously announced Kaden Honeycutt as part of TRICON’s full-time lineup for the 2026 season. Additional details regarding driver and crew chief pairings will be announced at a later date.
About TRICON Garage
TRICON Garage is a professional racing organization fielding five full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entries. Serving as the flagship Truck Series partner of Toyota Racing Development, the team plays an integral role in the NASCAR development ladder. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, TRICON has quickly established itself as the premier home for cultivating the next generation of motorsports industry professionals. Actively involved in three different industries – racing, fabrication and transportation, the team operates out of three buildings totaling 60,000 square feet.
