2024 Throwback Schemes Ranked

By David G. Firestone

1-Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, based on Terry Labonte’s Kellogg’s theme. A

I love this look. The first stock car I ever saw in person was a Terry Labonte 1996 show car, so I love this look. A

2-Erik Jones #43 Family Dollar Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, based on Richard Petty’s 1980’s STP Pontiac. A

YES! YES! YES! This is a great throwback, done well, looks amazing! This gets an A.

3-Austin Dillon #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, based on Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s 1998 Bass Pro Shops Monte Carlo. A

YES! YES! YES! A THOUSAND TIMES YES! I love a good Dale Sr throwback, and this is a great Dale SR Throwback. A

4-Zane Smith #71 Focused Health Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, based on a Dave Marcus 1970’s ride. A

You could also argue that this is a Bobby Isaac inspired scheme, in any event it looks great! A

5-Kaz Grala #15 N29 Capital Partners Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, based on Parnelli Jones’ 1969 Trans-Am Mustang Boss 302. A

Now this is a beauty! Vintage Trans-Am looks are always good, and this is a great scheme! A

6-Harrison Burton #21 DEX Imaging Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, based on Leonard Wood’s car. A

Another amazing throwback, very faithfully done, this gets an A.

7-William Byron #24 Axalta Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, based on Jeff Gordon’s 2009 “Firestorm” Chevy. A

Another good throwback, though I would prefer a little older, this is good. A

8-Tyler Reddick #45 MoneyLion Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, based on Tim Richmond’s 1982 #29 Fast Company Ltd. Ford. A

I may have to start a new category based on the most obscure throwback scheme, because this would win. It’s well done and it looks good. A

9-Daniel Suarez #99 Quaker State Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, based on Adrian Fernandez’ 2004 Indy 500 ride. A

I like the bold look, it’s a good look, and this gets an A.

10-Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, based on Castrol TMD’s 1995 Toyota Supra GT. A

I like the look, it’s faithfully done, and while I would prefer a John Force look, this is good too. A

11-John Hunter Nemechek #42 Family Dollar Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, based on Richard Petty’s 1950’s ride. A

I like the look, it works well, and this gets an A.

12-Erik Jones #43 Advent Health Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, based on Richard Petty’s 1950’s ride. A

I like the look, it works well, and this gets an A.

13-Chase Elliott #9 UniFirst Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, based on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s #88 National Guard Chevy SS. A

I like the look, it’s grown on me, and this is a good throwback. A

14-Corey LaJoie #7 Razzle Dazzle Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, based on the #07 Ford LaJoie won the 2012 NASCAR Hall of Fame 150 with. A

I love the faithful look, and the door numbers work better than Spire’s current look. A

15-Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, based on the Briscoe family racing heritage. A

Simple, faithful, good. A

16-Ryan Preece #41 United Rentals Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, based on Preece’s 2013-2014 Modified. A

Good look, well done, I like the color scheme. A

17-Michael McDowell #34 Long John Silver’s Throwback Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, based on Long John Silver’s 1970’s branding. A

Not really a throwback, but it’s a solid look. A

18-Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, based on Jimmie Johnson’s 2003 Lowe’s Chevy. A

I like the Lowe’s schemes that use as little yellow as possible, and this is a good look. A

19-Ross Chastain #1 Busch Light Throwback Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, throwback logos. C

Not a bad look, but the use of a more modern logo as opposed to the vintage Busch logo is a downgrade. C

20-Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 BallPark/Kraft Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, based on Mark Martin’s 2004 Bud Shootout scheme. C

Lower grade, as I never liked that scheme to begin with, but it isn’t terrible. C

21-Josh Berry #4 Harrison’s Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, based on Rodney Childers 1998 Late Model. C

The throwback look really doesn’t work with the Gen 7 car. It’s not bad, but not great. C

22-Todd Gilliland #38 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, based on car Gilliland won in the inaugural CARS Tour Late Model Stock Tour race at Southern National Motorsports Park. C

Not the best look, though it is faithful done. C