TRICON Garage (TRICON) is pleased to announce that it has signed a multi-year contract extension with Toyota to continue serving as its flagship NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) operation.
The agreement comes ahead of TRICON’s third straight Championship 4 appearance at Phoenix Raceway with Toyota development driver Corey Heim. The combination secured its first Manufacturers’ Championship together after last Friday night’s event at Martinsville (VA) Speedway. It is the 14th time in Truck Series history that Toyota has captured the coveted crown.
“Everyone at Toyota Motor North America and TRD are pleased to extend our official agreement with TRICON Garage,” said Tyler Gibbs, president, TRD U.S.A. “David Gilliland, Johnny Gray and Kevin Ray are valued members of our Toyota family. They’ve worked tirelessly to build TRICON into a powerhouse Truck Series team, filled with consistent on-track success. We look forward to continuing to achieve at a high level together in the years to come.”
Since rebranding as TRICON and joining the Toyota family, the team’s five truck fleet has amassed 21 victories, 17 poles, 80 top-fives and 139 top-10s and secured two Regular Season Championship titles with Heim and the No. 11 team.
“It has been a pleasure to work alongside Toyota for the last three seasons,” said Ray, partner and general manager, TRICON Garage. “We are beyond excited to extend our partnership for multiple years and appreciate the support and trust Toyota has in TRICON to represent their program at the highest level on and off the track.”
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