Down East Joins Longtime Partner Black’s Tire on the No. 15 Tundra
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 10, 2026) – TRICON Garage (TRICON) is proud to welcome Down East Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. as a primary partner on Tanner Gray’s No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 18, in collaboration with Black’s Tire.
Down East Heating & Air Conditioning has proudly kept homes and businesses comfortable for more than 40 years, serving coastal North Carolina and South Carolina with heating and cooling systems built to withstand salt, humidity, and storms.
“I am excited that Down East Heating & Air Conditioning is joining the Black’s Tire family in this incredible partnership with TRICON and Tanner Gray,” said Jason Humphrey, president of Down East Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
“We’ve built our companies on family tradition, quality workmanship, and Christian values. The FaithFest 250 is a perfect opportunity to celebrate those shared values while supporting an event that brings faith, family, and our communities together. We’re proud to be a part of it.”
Black’s Tire, which has operated for over 95 years, features more than 75 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia & Eastern Tennessee and remains committed to being a local, family-owned tire retailer and wholesale distributor. Black’s Tire and Gray share a rich partnership history spanning multiple truck series seasons, where the pair celebrated an eighth-place performance earlier this season at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The Faith Fest 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 on Friday, July 18 at 12:30 P.M. ET, with radio coverage provided by SiriusXM and the NASCAR Racing Network.
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.
About Black’s Tire
Black’s Tire Service (BTS) was founded as Black’s Service Station by W. Crowell Black in Whiteville, N.C. in 1929 and celebrating 97 years of business in 2026. With more than 75 locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia & Eastern Tennessee, Black’s remains a local, family owned-and-operated tire sales and service and vehicle repair business. In addition to the retail and commercial locations, Black’s also operates 15 warehouse/distribution centers, BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors, a commercial sales division, and a tire-retreading business, Carolina Retreads. Today, the Black’s Tire family includes more than 1,200 team members. To learn more about Black’s Tire or to find a location, visit blackstire.com. Follow Black’s Tire on social media: Twitter at @BlacksTire, Instagram at @BlacksTire and Facebook at facebook.com/blackstire.
About Down East Heating and Air Conditioning
Down East Heating and Air Conditioning has proudly been keeping homes and businesses comfortable for over 40 years and proud to be the #1 Bryant Cooling and Heating Products Dealer of the Carolina’s. Down East is ready to help you with your Cooling or Heating needs offering quality products and service whenever the situation arises. Down East where employees and clients have always been treated like family. Integrity. Knowledge. Dedication. A family-first mindset. Teamwork. These principles guided the business in 1986 when it first opened, and they continue to guide it today.
