Martinsville Speedway announced today that Black’s Tire Service, a leading automotive and tire service network with more than 75 locations across the Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia, will serve as the entitlement partner for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on Friday, October 30. The event will officially be named the Black’s Tire 200 presented by Down East Heating & Air Conditioning at Martinsville Speedway
The Black’s Tire 200 presented by Down East Heating & Air Conditioning is the opening race of the NASCAR Chase weekend at Martinsville, where fans will get the chance to see the sport’s rising stars battle it out in the penultimate race before championship weekend.
“Black’s Tire has been a tremendous partner of Martinsville Speedway, and we’re excited to have them serve as the entitlement partner of our NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race,” said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. “The Truck Series always delivers incredible racing at The Paperclip, and having a company like Black’s Tire play such an important role in the weekend makes this event even more special. We’re proud to welcome their customers, employees and race fans to Martinsville for what’s sure to be an exciting night of racing.”
The Black’s Tire 200 presented by Down East Heating & Air Conditioning also highlights BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors’ growing network of independent tire dealers and wholesale customers throughout Virginia and the Southeast. The event will bring together BTS Partner Dealers, family-owned tire retailers, and commercial customers to celebrate the partnerships that have helped fuel the company’s growth while reinforcing its commitment to supporting locally owned businesses and delivering industry-leading products and services, including a growing network of dealer partners throughout the Martinsville market and Central Virginia.
“We’re proud to bring the Black’s Tire 200 to Martinsville Speedway and to share this event with our BTS customers, team members, dealers and NASCAR fans across the region,” said Rick Benton, President of BTS Sales, Marketing & Distribution. “NASCAR has been a powerful way for our Black’s Tire family to connect with the communities we serve, and this partnership lets us welcome even more people to the track. We want to thank all NASCAR fans for their continued support of the Black’s Tire family. Every tire purchase helps us do more with NASCAR, and we appreciate everyone who does business with our Black’s Tire locations and BTS Partner Dealers throughout the Eastern United States. We’re grateful to Down East Heating & Air Conditioning for joining us as the presenting sponsor, as they are a family-owned company just like Black’s Tire. We’re looking forward to a memorable race weekend and a strong showing for our partners.”
The Black’s Tire 200 presented by Down East Heating & Air Conditioning on Friday, Oct. 30 serves as the opening race of an action-packed weekend, leading into the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 on Sunday, Nov. 1. The Chase for the Cup championship makes its penultimate stop in Martinsville as the top drivers in the world look to take home the iconic H. Clay Earles Grandfather Clock. Tickets are going fast, so fans are encouraged to secure their seats now at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.
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