MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 17, 2026) – Black’s Tire (BTS) is pleased to announce the addition of Darlington Raceway to its 2026 slate of events, furthering their partnership with TRICON Garage (TRICON) and driver Tanner Gray.
Gray will once again carry the bright blue and yellow paint scheme representing Black’s Tire and their locations across the Carolinas, Virginia and Eastern Tennessee. The duo will return to “The Lady in Black” looking to repeat the success from their 2023 outing where they joined forces for a third-place finish.
BTS will also be featured on the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro at Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway on April 3, Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22, Richmond (Va.) Raceway on August 14 and Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on September 17.
The Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 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.
