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.
About Black’s Tire Service
Founded in Whiteville, N.C., in 1929, Black’s Tire is celebrating 97 years of service in 2026. The family-owned and operated business serves customers through more than 75 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and eastern Tennessee. Its operations include retail and commercial tire sales, automotive service, BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors and Carolina Retreads. The Black’s Tire family includes more than 1,300 team members. Learn more at www.blackstire.com.
About BTS Tire & Wheel Distributions
BTS Tire & Wheel is a wholesale subsidiary of BLACK’S TIRE. BTS serves to support the independent tire dealers and wholesale partners throughout the Eastern US. Our BTS long term commit to help local, family-owned tire businesses grow stronger and succeed together. BTS Business Partnership Contact: Rick Benton 800-253-5716
About Down East Heating & Air Conditioning
Founded in 1986, Down East Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. serves homes and businesses across coastal North Carolina and South Carolina. For 40 years, the company has built its business on quality products, dependable service and a commitment to treating employees and customers like family. Integrity, knowledge, dedication and teamwork continue to guide its approach to heating and cooling.
About Martinsville Speedway
Founded by H. Clay Earles in 1947, Martinsville Speedway is the only NASCAR track to host NASCAR Cup Series races every year since its inception in 1949. At .526 miles in length, the track annually hosts two NASCAR race weekends featuring the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in the spring, accompanied by the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in the fall. Martinsville Speedway also annually hosts the ValleyStar Credit Union 300, the nation’s biggest, richest and most prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car race. For more information about Martinsville Speedway, visit martinsvillespeedway.com.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information, visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
