Tag: Ricky Benton - Modern Tire Dealer

News July 5, 2018

Peters, RBR Are Heading to Daytona Seeking Restrictor-Plate Magic

After bringing home a 23rd-place finish in his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) debut at Talladega in April, Timothy Peters will be making his return to the series with Ricky Benton Racing (RBR) Enterprises Advance Auto Parts/Black’s Tire/Highland Construction and Restoration Ford Fusion at Daytona International Speedway for the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

News April 19, 2018

Ricky Benton Racing Is Headed to Talladega

The last time Timothy Peters partnered with Ricky Benton Racing (RBR), the pairing resulted in a seventh-place finish in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) at the half-mile Martinsville Speedway. The team and driver are renewing their partnership in a bigger way.

The 2017 golf tournament hosted by Black's Tire was held in Longs, S.C.

News October 10, 2017

Black's Tire Has Raised More Than $1 Million for Children's Charity

To say the charity golf tournaments hosted by Black's Tire Service Inc. have grown over the years is a gross understatement. In 2002, at the first tournament, the tire dealer raised $6,000. In 2017, the company raised $167,690.50.

Alpio Barbara is Modern Tire Dealer's current Tire Dealer of the Year. Nominations for the next winner are due May 26.

News April 25, 2017

It's Time to Pick the Next MTD Tire Dealer of the Year

What does it take to be Modern Tire Dealer's Tire Dealer of the Year? Business success, marketing know-how and industry expertise are the foundation. Community involvement and management skills are important, too. And our 2017 award brings something special to the recognition.

Participants in the 2016 Black's Tire Service Inc. charity golf tournament raised $125,618 for the children Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina.

News October 8, 2016

Black’s Tire Raises $125,000 for Boys and Girls Homes Charity

Black’s Tire Service Inc. raised a record $125,618 for the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina to beat its record year-ago of donation of $109,110.

A golfer takes a swing against a backdrop of sponsorship signs during the charity golf tournament hosted by Black's Tire in 2015.

News September 13, 2016

Black's Tire Takes Another Big Swing at Fundraising

Black’s Tire Service Inc. is hosting its annual charity golf tournament Sept. 16 to benefit the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, and hoping to beat its record donation from a year ago: $109,110.

News August 4, 2016

Showing Their Mettle: MTD Writers Bring Home 5 Medals

Competition is always a good thing. Even coming up short is better than receiving a participation trophy.

MTD Senior Editor Joy Kopcha displays her "Best of" writing award.

Blog August 4, 2016

Win-Win, etc.: Modern Tire Dealer and Its Quest for Excellence

As Sonny and Cher used to sing, "And the beat goes on." (Sonny and Cher? How old am I?)

Modern Tire Dealer Editor Bob Ulrich, left, accepts the IAMC gold medal awarded to Senior Editor Joy Kopcha from Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press.

News August 1, 2016

Modern Tire Dealer Wins Five Medals and 'Best of' Category

Modern Tire Dealer and Auto Service Professional won six medals for editorial excellence at the 25th International Automotive Media Competition (IAMC).

Ricky Benton, owner and president of Black's Tire Service Inc., was MTD's 2015 Tire Dealer of the Year.

News June 6, 2016

Who Will Be the 2016 Tire Dealer of the Year?

Nominations are now closed for Modern Tire Dealer’s 2016 Tire Dealer of the Year award. Thanks to all of you for the overwhelming response for this year's award!

News May 17, 2016

Deadline Approaches for MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year Award

Time is running out to nominate someone for Modern Tire Dealer’s 2016 Tire Dealer of the Year award. All applications must be in by this Friday, May 20.

Members of the Black's Tire team, from left to right, Ricky Benton, Ryan Benton, and Keith Noble, participated in a forum of successful tire dealers during the SEMA Show.

News November 19, 2015

3 Tips for Success from MTD's 2015 Tire Dealer of the Year

As Modern Tire Dealer’s 2015 Tire Dealer of the Year, Ricky Benton of Black’s Tire Service Inc. landed in the hot seat at the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. A room full of independent tire dealers wanted to know his secrets to success.