Month: August 2024

My Thoughts On John Force’s Injury

By David G. Firestone

So with this week’s column, I really struggled with how I was going to go about this. Sure there were some news stories I thought should be discussed, but I’m going to push them back. There really isn’t any other story that needs to be discussed other than the John Force wreck.

Let’s start at the beginning. In 2024, John Force had two wins, The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, and The NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Force looked to be a championship contender…up until The Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.

At that race, during the first round, Force suffered a serious engine explosion and a crash. Though he was alert, clearly talking with paramedics, it wasn’t until he got to the hospital that he was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, amongst other injuries. He was in ICU for some time, with reports stating he was having cognitive issues, and has since been released, and is recovering at home.

2012 Funny Car champion, and friend of the site, Jack Beckman has been tapped to replace Force for the rest of the season, though, at the time of writing, no plans beyond 2024 have been announced.

After thinking this over, I’m thinking that this might be the critical incident that causes John Force to retire from Funny Car, at the very least, full time. John Force is 75 years old, and while he’s still great behind the wheel, he’s no spring chicken. Force toyed with retirement during the COVID-19 pandemic, not racing the bulk of the 2020 season, returning in 2021.

This however, may really be the end. John has raced in drag racing since 1971. He was racing before many of the current competitors were born. In terms of wins and championships, he has more than anybody in the professional categories of the NHRA. He really is the greatest of all time. Nobody will ever argue that. Even fans who hate him respect what he did behind the wheel.

Father time however, waits for no man, and respects no racing records. Every career has an expiration date, regardless of who you are or what industry you are in. Force has had one of, if not the longest professional careers in auto racing. His records speak for themselves, and he has been an ambassador for the sport. But, again, all good things must come to an end.

I do feel bad for John Force. I’ve met the man, and had a few conversations with him, and he is the best mouthpiece for the sport. He’s also the last of the old-school tough guys in racing. They just don’t build them like they used to. Force will continue as a team owner, and he may race every now and again, but his full-time career is more than likely over. I will miss him as will many other fans.

With that, I will continue with racing news next week.

Paint Scheme Tracker-August 7, 2024

By David G. Firestone

TRACKHOUSE RACING #1

Ross Chastain #1 Moose Fraternity Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, red roof added. A

Ross Chastain #1 Busch Light Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, sides cleaned up. A

Ross Chastain #1 Busch Light Fishing Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, white with fishing motif. D-

Ross Chastain #1 Worldwide Express Chevy Camaro–No change. F

Ross Chastain #1 Jockey Outdoors by Luke Bryan/Bassmaster Class Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, same as #99. D-

Ross Chastain #1 Busch Light Crocs Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, Busch and Crocs Motif. F

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

Ross Chastain #1 Busch Light Flannel Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, red flannel motif. A

Ross Chastain #1 Jockey x Folds of Honor Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, white with wavy patriotic stripes. A

Ross Chastain #1 Kubota Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, colors reversed. B

Ross Chastain #1 Busch Light #ForTheFarmers Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, corn across car. C

Ross Chastain #1 Busch Country Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, white with guitar and music motif. B+

Ross Chastain #1 Busch Light Peach Chevy Camaro–No change. F

TEAM PENSKE #2

Austin Cindric #2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang–No Change. A

Austin Cindric #2 Freightliner/eCascadia Ford Mustang–No change. D

Austin Cindric #2 Menard’s/Knauf Ford Mustang–No change. A

Austin Cindric #2 Menard’s/Duracel Ford Mustang–No change. A

Austin Cindric #2 Menard’s/Libman Ford Mustang–No change. B

Austin Cindric #2 Menard’s/Richmond Ford Mustang–No change. A

Austin Cindric #2 Menard’s/Quaker State Ford Mustang–No change. C

Austin Cindric #2 Snap On Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, gray replaces red, door numbers changed. A

Austin Cindric #2 Keystone Light Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, blue with patriotic motif. B+

Austin Cindric #2 Menard’s/Moen Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, same as #12. A

Austin Cindric #2 Autotrader Ford Mustang–No Change. A

RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #3

Austin Dillon #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, some design changes. B

Austin Dillon #3 BetMGM Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Austin Dillon #3 BREZTRI Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Austin Dillon #3 Morgan & Morgan Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2024, yellow front, black rear. A

Austin Dillon #3 Get Bioethanol Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, black and green with designs. A

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

Austin Dillon #3 SENIX Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, black to gray vertical fade with designs. A

Austin Dillon #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Patriotic Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, red, white, and blue with designs. A-

Austin Dillon #3 Dow/Rivers Are Life/Ducks Unlimited Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, river motif. A

Austin Dillon #3 Boot Barn Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, black with red and stripes. A

Austin Dillon #3 SENIX Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, blue, black, and red with designs. C

STEWART HAAS RACING #4

Josh Berry #4 Sunny Delight Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, some design changes. F

Josh Berry #4 Harrison’s Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, teal, green and white with cutting edge designs. F

Josh Berry #4 Mobil 1/Take 5 Ford Mustang–No change. A

Josh Berry #4 Overstock.com Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, red with white designs. A

Josh Berry #4 Mobil 1 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, metallic gold. A

Josh Berry #4 MINER Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, red front, silver rear, V design in the middle. C

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

Josh Berry #4 Overstock.com Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, some patriotic elements added. A

Josh Berry #4 Panini/Caitlin Clark Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, black, red, yellow and teal with Caitlin Clark on hood, and designs on sides. F

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #5

Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Kyle Larson #5 Valvoline Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, red, white, and blue with series of stripes. B

Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Red Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, red replaces blue. A

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

Kyle Larson #5 HendrickCars.com H1100 Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, based on his Indy 500 ride. B

ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #6

Brad Keselowski #6 Fastenal Body Guard Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, green and black with stripes. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Ford Mustang–No change. A

Brad Keselowski #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford Mustang–No change. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Consumer Cellular Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, orange with white and blue designs. A-

Brad Keselowski #6 King’s Hawaiian Ford Mustang–No change. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Solomon Plumbing Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, colors reversed, designs added. C

Brad Keselowski #6 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, some yellow added. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol 125 Years Forward Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, white with multi-colored stripe across sides. C

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

Brad Keselowski #6 BuildSubmarines.com Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, some patriotic elements added. A

Brad Keselowski #6 King’s Hawaiian/Despicable Me 4 Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, orange fade to yellow with minions. A

Brad Keselowski #6 BuildSubmarines.com/Boston Red Sox Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, Boston Red Sox motif added. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Elk Grove Manufacturing and Technology Expo Ford Mustang–No change. B

SPIRE MOTORSPORTS #7

Corey LaJoie #7 Celsius Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Corey LaJoie #7 Gainbridge Chevy Camaro–No change. F

Corey LaJoie #7 Chili’s Bar and Grill Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, white with margarita, pepper, and QR codes. A-

Corey LaJoie #7 USANA Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, blue with clouds, dots, and stripes. A

Corey LaJoie #7 Group 1001 Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, gray, teal and green with designs. F

Corey LaJoie #7 Schluter Systems Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, white front with ice motif on orange across sides. B

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

Corey LaJoie #7 Gainbridge/Iowa Hawkeyes Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, black, yellow, and white. A

Corey LaJoie #7 Garner Trucking Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Corey LaJoie #7 Party in Paris Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, a series of designs and pastels. F

RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #8

Kyle Busch #8 Rebel Bourbon Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, RCR template with black, red, and wood motif. A

Kyle Busch #8 Global Industrial Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, patriotic motif across car. A

Kyle Busch #8 BetMGM Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Kyle Busch #8 Morgan & Morgan Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, red fade to yellow. A

Kyle Busch #8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, new colors and some design changes. A-

Kyle Busch #8 zone Premium Nicotine Patches Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, blue and green with some designs. A-

Kyle Busch #8 Lucas Oil Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Kyle Busch #8 FICO Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, blue with white roof. A

Kyle Busch #8 Mark III Employee Benefits Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Kyle Busch #8 Lenovo Chevy Camaro–No change. A

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #9

Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, more blue added. A

Chase Elliott #9 Kelly Blue Book Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Chase Elliott #9 LLumar Window Film Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, red with black stripes. A

Chase Elliott #9 UniFirst Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, white with blue stripes. A

Chase Elliott #9 Hooters Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, more orange designs added. A

Chase Elliott #9 UniFirst Red Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, red replaces green. A

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

Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Patriotic Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, black camo. F

Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Gold Filters Chevy Camaro–No change. A

STEWART HAAS RACING #10

Noah Gragson #10 Rush Truck Centers Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, gray with gradient designs. A

Noah Gragson #10 Black Rifle Coffee/Ranger Boots Ford Mustang–New sponsor for 2024, silver, red, and black with camo. C

Noah Gragson #10 Fanttik Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, black, gray and yellow with a series of designs. F

Noah Gragson #10 SERVPRO Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, orange and white with designs. B

Noah Gragson #10 Superior Essex Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, red and white with pixel designs. A

Noah Gragson #10 Overstock.com Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, same as #10. A

Noah Gragson #10 MillerTech Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, white, black, blue and yellow with lightning motif. C

Noah Gragson #10 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, blue with wavy red and white banner motif. C

JOE GIBBS RACING #11

Denny Hamlin #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, some new designs added. B+

Denny Hamlin #11 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry–No change. F

Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, same as SportClips, but with blue instead of black. B+

Denny Hamlin #11 Mavis Brakes Plus Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, red. A

Denny Hamlin #11 Mavis Express Oil Change Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, blue fade to white. A

Denny Hamlin #11 Mavis Tires & Brakes Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, white added. A

Denny Hamlin #11 Yahoo! Toyota Camry–No change. B+

Denny Hamlin #11 Mavis Tires Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, gray front, white rear. A

Denny Hamlin #11 Mavis Tire Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, white with tiny designs. B

Denny Hamlin #11 Mavis Tire Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, gray. A

Denny Hamlin #11 Mavis Tire Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, black and gray. A

TEAM PENSKE #12

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Great Stuff Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Great Lakes Flooring Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Peak Ford Mustang–No change. B+

Ryan Blaney #12 Body Armor Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, white with black fade on bottom, red stripe. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Pennzoil Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, stripes and yellow moved up. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Dutch Boy Ford Mustang–No change. C

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Jack Links Beef Jerky Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Duracel Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Knauf Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Wabash Ford Mustang–No Change. A-

Ryan Blaney #12 Wurth Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Cardell Cabinetry Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Maytag Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Wrangler Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 BodyArmor Flash I.V. Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, black and white with colored stripe. C

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Richmond Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Moen Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Ideal Garage Doors Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, Menard’s template with deep blue. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Atlas Ford Mustang–No change. A-

KAULIG RACING #13

AJ Allmendinger #13 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevy Camaro–No change. B+

AJ Allmendinger #13 Benesch Law Chevy Camaro–No change. B+

STEWART HAAS RACING #14

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, some changes, mud splotches added. B-

Chase Briscoe #14 HighPoint.com Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, more blue and circuit design added. A-

Chase Briscoe #14 Rush’s Truck Stops Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, same as #10. A

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

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, gray, black, and red with designs. F

Chase Briscoe #14 Ford Performance Racing School Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, some stripes added. A-

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Patriotic Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, sides cleaned up. A

Chase Briscoe #14 Zep Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, blue and yellow with white stripe. A

Chase Briscoe #14 Rush Truck Centers/Cummins Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, darker gray with new designs. A

New look is just as good as the previous look. A

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, giant blue star with other elements added. C

RICK WARE RACING #15

Kaz Grala #15 N29 Capital Partners Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, white with black and red slash marks. B

Riley Herbst #15 Monster Energy Zero Sugar Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, same as #54. A

Kaz Grala #15 N29 Capital Partners Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, sides cleaned up. A

Cody Ware #15 Jacob Construction Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, same as #51. A

Riley Herbst #15 Monster Energy Zero Sugar Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, green stripe added on bottom. A

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

Kaz Grala #15 Remixers.com/Xemex Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, white with yellow designs. A

Kaz Grala #15 N29 Capital Partners Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, white with flag motif. A

Cody Ware #15 Jacob Construction Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, sides cleaned up. A

Kaz Grala #15 MEAT N’ BONE Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, black with fire motif. A

Cody Ware #15 Zeam Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, yellow fade to green to light blue with dark blue design. F

KAULIG RACING #16

AJ Allmendinger #16 Celsius Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, some design changes. B

Josh Williams #16 Alloy Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, blue and white with designs. C

Derek Kraus #16 Western States Flooring Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, black, white and orange with a series of designs. F

AJ Allmendinger #16 Mountain Dew/Cheetos Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, black with green, yellow, and red designs. A-

Shane van Gisbergen #16 WeatherTech Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, similar to #77, but with straight stripes instead of curves. A

Ty Dillon #16 Chevrolet Accessories Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, black, yellow, gray, and white with designs. F

Ty Dillon #16 Sea Best Seafood Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, red sunset front, water motif rear. A

Shane van Gisbergen #16 Wendy’s Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, red with blue flames and black with fries. A-

Derek Kraus #16 ProjectWyoming.com Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, cowboy and ranch motif. A

AJ Allmendinger #16 LeafFilter/Campers Inn RV Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, features both LeafFilter and Campers Inn RV motifs. C

Derek Kraus #16 Kafka Conveyors Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, red and white with cutting edge designs. C

AJ Allmendinger #16 Cirkul Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, same as #31. A

AJ Allmendinger #16 Action Industries Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, white with black and green stripes. B+

Ty Dillon #16 Car Bravo Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, blue, white, and green with stripes. A-

Shane van Gisbergen #16 Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, black with buffalo sauce motif. A

AJ Allmendinger #16 Campers Inn RV Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, white with green designs. B

ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #17

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, new Fastenal template with blue. A

Chris Buescher #17 Castrol Ford Mustang–No change. A

Chris Buescher #17 BuildSubmarines.com Ford Mustang–No change. A

Chris Buescher #17 Fifth-Third Bank Ford Mustang–No change. F

Chris Buescher #17 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang–No change. A

Chris Buescher #17 Travel Centers of America Ford Mustang–No change. B+

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, blue with black stripes and white center. A

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Patriotic Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, black, with gray, black, and red camo. F

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, white with patriotic elements. A

JOE GIBBS RACING #19

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry–No change. C-

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry–No change. F

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota Camry–No change. B

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto Owner’s Insurance Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, various shades of blue with designs. C

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, side stripes removed. A

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Patriotic Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, white with American flag and sublimated motif. C

JOE GIBBS RACING #20

Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, some slight changes. A-

Christopher Bell #20 Rheem Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, colors alternated. A-

Christopher Bell #20 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, black, red, and white with designs. C

Christopher Bell #20 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry–No change. F

Christopher Bell #20 DEWALT/Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, combines elements of DEWALT and Interstate. F

Christopher Bell #20 Yahoo! Toyota Camry–No change. B+

Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, some shading and design changes. F

Christopher Bell #20 Rheem Patriotic Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, black replaced with blue. C

Christopher Bell #20 CRAFTSMAN Racing for a Miracle Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, red with designs. A

WOOD BROTHERS RACING #21

Harrison Burton #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang–No change. A

Harrison Burton’s #21 Draiver Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, black with gold stripes. A

Harrison Burton #21 Freightliner Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, same as #2. D

Harrison Burton #21 DEX Imaging Ford Mustang–No change. B+

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

Harrison Burton #21 DEX Imaging Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, white with blue hood and roof with shooting stars. A

Harrison Burton #21 Menard’s/Masterforce Tools Ford Mustang–No change. A

TEAM PENSKE #22

Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang–No Change. A

Joey Logano #22 Hunt Brothers Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, green with green and red stripes. C

Joey Logano #22 Pennzoil Ford Mustang–No change. A

Joey Logano #22 AAA Insurance Ford Mustang–No change. A

23XI RACING #23

Bubba Wallace #23 Columbia Sportswear Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, white with blue sublimated designs. A

Bubba Wallace #23 McDonald’s Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, black with french fry motif. A

Bubba Wallace #23 MoneyLion Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, teal. A

Bubba Wallace #23 Columbia Sportswear Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, black with yellow topographical motif. A

Bubba Wallace #23 U.S. Air Force Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, gray with blue and black. A

Bubba Wallace #23 Leidos Toyota Camry–No change. C

Bubba Wallace #23 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, same as #23, F

Bubba Wallace #23 Columbia Sportswear Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, red, white, and blue with fish scale motif. A

Bubba Wallace #23 U.S. Air Force Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, based on A-10 Warthog. A

Bubba Wallace #23 Alltroo Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, black with light black sublimated designs. F

Bubba Wallace #23 MoneyLion Wow Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, black, white, and blue with a series of designs. C

Bubba Wallace #23 McDonald’s/Grimace Toyota Camry–New sponsor for 2024, purple. A

Bubba Wallace #23 Draft Kings Toyota Camry–No change. F

Bubba Wallace #23 Columbia Sportswear Company Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, camo motif across car. F

Bubba Wallace #23 McDonald’s/JUJUTSU KAISEN Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, black with red stripes and anime motif. A

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #24

William Byron #24 Liberty University Chevy Camaro–No change. A

William Byron #24 Axalta Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, white with flames and black box on rear. A

William Byron #24 RAPTOR Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, orange fade to green with black designs. C

William Byron #24 Valvoline Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, teal with red and blue designs. D

William Byron #24 RAPTOR High Heat Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, red and black with flame motif. A

William Byron #24 Axalta Red Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, red replaces white. A

William Byron #24 HP Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, blue fade to white, with stripes. A-

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

William Byron #24 Liberty University Patriotic Chevy Camaro–No change. B

William Byron #24 Relay Payments Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2024, red and white with green stripes. B+

KAULIG RACING #31

Daniel Hemric #31 Cirkul Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Daniel Hemric #31 South Point Hotel and Casino Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, black and yellow with designs. A-

Daniel Hemric #31 Poppy Bank Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, orange, black, and white with cutting edge designs. C

Daniel Hemric #31 LA Golf Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, black, white, and red with golf ball motif. A-

Daniel Hemric #31 Cirkul Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, blue with labels. A

Daniel Hemric #31 Black’s Tire Chevy Camaro–No change. A

RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #33

Austin Hill #33 United Rentals Chevy Camaro–No change. F

Austin Hill #33 United Rentals Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, blue, orange, and white, with slash marks. F

Will Brown #33 Mobile X/Shaw and Partners Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, black with white and green designs. A-

Ty Dillon #33 Titan Risk Solution Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, black and gray with sublimated designs. A

FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #34

Michael McDowell #34 Margaritaville at Sea Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, dark blue roof, light blue with designs on sides. A

Michael McDowell #34 Benebone Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, designs removed. A

Michael McDowell #34 Horizon Lobby Ford Mustang–No change. A

Michael McDowell #34 B’laster Ford Mustang–No change. D-

Michael McDowell #34 Love’s Truck Stops Ford Mustang–No change. A-

Michael McDowell #34 Long John Silver’s Ford Mustang–No change. C

Michael McDowell #34 The Pete Store Ford Mustang–No change. C

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

Michael McDowell #34 Charlotte Knights/Truist Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, black, blue, and teal with designs. F

Michael McDowell #34 Walmart/RTIC Patriotic Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, blue with red, white, and yellow stripes, sublimated stars, and yellow shooting stars. C

Michael McDowell #34 Siteman Cancer Center Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, blue sides, yellow roof, designs on sides. C-

Michael McDowell #34 Chicago White Sox Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, black with white designs. A

Michael McDowell #34 GUNK Ford Mustang–No change. B+

FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #36

Kaz Grala #36 Ruedbusch Development and Construction Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, same as #38. A-

FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #38

Todd Gilliland #38 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, black designs added. A-

Todd Gilliland #38 Ruedbusch Development and Construction Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, more blue and cutting edge designs added. A-

Todd Gilliland #38 Frontline Ford Mustang–No change.

Todd Gilliland #38 Georgia Peanut Commission Ford Mustang–No change. A

Todd Gilliland #38 Citguard Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, white and red with designs. B+

Todd Gilliland #38 Farxiga Ford Mustang–No change. C

Todd Gilliland #38 Carson-Newman University Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, blue, white, and orange with stripes and curves C-

Todd Gilliland #38 Long John Silver’s Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, same as #34. C

Todd Gilliland #38 A&W All American Food Ford Mustang–No change. A

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

Todd Gilliland #38 Quincy Compressor Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, white roof, blue sides, sublimated stars, with stripes and a pig. D

Todd Gilliland #38 Grillo’s Pickles Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, pickle motif with white hood. A

Todd Gilliland #38 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, black, red, and black with drip motif. A

Todd Gilliland #38 C.H. REED Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, blue with orange and yellow designs. C

Todd Gilliland #38 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, black. A

STEWART HAAS RACING #41

Ryan Preece #41 United Rentals Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, colors reversed, orange added. B+

Ryan Preece #41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, more silver and design changes. A-

Ryan Preece #41 Morton Buildings Ford Mustang–No change. C

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

Ryan Preece #41 HaasTooling.com Patriotic Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, design cleaned up. B

Ryan Preece #41 Overstock.com Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, same as #4. A

Ryan Preece #41 Caymus Vineyards Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, white with red and gold designs. A

Ryan Preece #41 Mohawk Northeast Ford Mustang–No change. B+

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB #42

John Hunter Nemechek #42 Dollar Tree Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, white with green and sublimated designs. A

John Hunter Nemechek #42 Dollar Tree Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, black with red stripes and green numbers. A

John Hunter Nemechek #42 Albertson’s Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, black, blue and white with a series of small logos. D

John Hunter Nemechek #42 Albertson’s Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, black, red and white with a series of small logos. D

John Hunter Nemechek #42 ROMCO Equipment Co. Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, black with red and green stripes. C

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

John Hunter Nemechek #42 Dollar Tree Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, green and white with racing stripe. A

John Hunter Nemechek #42 Bommarito Automotive Group Toyota Camry–New sponsor for 2024, black, white, and red with a series of cutting edge designs on sides. C

John Hunter Nemechek #42 Save Mart Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, white with green and orange designs. C

John H. Nemechek #42 Massey Motor Freight Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, red with silver stripes. A

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB #43

Erik Jones #43 Advent Health Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, white with multi-colored stripes. A

Erik Jones #43 Family Dollar Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, white, red, and yellow with designs. B+

Erik Jones #43 Dollar Tree Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, black and white with red and green designs. A-

Erik Jones #43 Family Dollar Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, black, red, and yellow with designs. A

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

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

Erik Jones #43 Family Dollar Patriotic Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, same as Family Dollar, but with patriotic colors. C

Erik Jones #43 Dollar Tree Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, same as #43. A

NY RACING #44

JJ Yeley #44 100 Coconut Water Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024 teal and white. A

JJ Yeley #44 Urban Youth Racing School Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, black with white stripe up side. A

J.J. Yeley #44 Beard Vet Coffee Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, based on Tuskegee Airmen P-51 Mustang. A

J.J. Yeley #44 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, yellow. A

23XI RACING #45

Tyler Reddick #45 Jordan Brand Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, black and white top with black bottom. A

Tyler Reddick #45 Nasty Beast Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, black with yellow and green designs. C

Tyler Reddick #45 Xfinity Mobile Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, some more black added. A

Tyler Reddick #45 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, gray and black with white stripe. F

Tyler Reddick #45 Monster Energy Toyota Camry–No change. A

Tyler Reddick #45 MoneyLion Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, green with black on rear. A

Tyler Reddick #45 Jordan Brand Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, black and white top with black bottom. A

Tyler Reddick #45 McDonald’s Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, red drip motif on white. B

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

Tyler Reddick #45 The Beast Unleashed Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, black with red and green designs. B

Tyler Reddick #45 McDonald’s/Hamburglar Toyota Camry–New sponsor for 2023, black with white stripes. A

Tyler Reddick #45 Jordan Brand Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, Jordan with Chicago Motif across car. A

JTG DAUGHERTY RACING #47

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Cheerios Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, yellow with designs. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Cottonelle Chevy Camaro–No change. D

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Blue Buffalo Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, sides cleaned up. B-

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Smith’s/Tree Top Applesauce Chevy Camaro–No change. F

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Fry’s/Coca-Cola Spice Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, red with a series of purple and pink waves. F

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Ball Park Buns & Rolls Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, white front, and patriotic motif. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Palmolive Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, green with white. A-

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/NOS Chevy Camaro–No change. B

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 SunnyD Ford Mustang–No change. F

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Boost/Thomas English Muffins and Bagels/Philadelphia Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, blue and white added. A-

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Hungry Jack Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, red with pancakes. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Minute Rice Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, red replaces blue. A

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

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger Health/Icy Hot Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, blue with light blue stripe and roof. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger Health/Oikos Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, black with giant OIKOS logo on side. F

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger Health/Tylenol Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, red, blue, and white with cutting edge designs. A

Ricky Stenhouse #47 Kroger/Kleenex 100 Years Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2024, purple with flower motif across car. C

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Artesano Hawaiian/Oscar Mayer Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, Hawaiian Beach Motif across car. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Mariano’s/Colgate Optic White Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, red with white roof. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Sugarlands Sippin’ Cream Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, pastel with designs. F

Ricky Stenhouse #47 Kroger/Kleenex 100 Years/Donors Choose Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, blue with white. A

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #48

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, blue, pink, and purple, with designs. F

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Red Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, red replaces blue. B

Alex Bowman 48 Ally/Best Friends Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, white with a series of paw prints. B

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

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Patriotic Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, blue, red, and white, with designs. F

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Nashville Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, Nashville motif across car. F

23XI RACING #50

Kamui Kobayashi #50 Mobil 1 50th Anniversary Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, black replaces gray, and stripes are gold. A

TEAM AMERIVET #50

Ty Dillon #50 AmeriVet Securities Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, American Flag motif. A

RICK WARE RACING #51

Justin Haley #51 Walmart Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, blue with green and white stripes. A

Justin Haley #51 TreeTop Apple Juice/Jacob Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, black with red and white stripe. A

Justin Haley #51 GradyHealth Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, white and red with blue streaks. C

Justin Haley #51 Ohanafy Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, blue with pastel designs. F

Justin Haley #51 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, some slight changes made. A-

Justin Haley #51 Jacob Companies Ford Mustang–No change. A

Justin Haley #51 Grady Health Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, RFK template added. A

Justin Haley #51 Children’s Mercy Hospital Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, blue white with pastel designs. B

Justin Haley #51 NC Fraternal Order of Police Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, blue with dark blue skyline, and gold stripe. A-

Justin Haley #51 Pinnacle Home Improvement Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, light blue, dark blue, orange, and white with designs. F

Justin Haley #51 The Cleaning Authority Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, white with green designs. A

Justin Haley #51 MotoRad Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, white, and red with a series of cutting edge designs on sides. C

Justin Haley #51 Jacob Companies Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, same as #15. A

JOE GIBBS RACING #54

Ty Gibbs #54 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry–No change. F

Ty Gibbs #54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry–No change. A

Ty Gibbs #54 SiriusXM Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2024, white with blue and black designs. C

Ty Gibbs #54 Interstate Batteries Patriotic Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2024, black camo. F

ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #60

David Ragan #60 BuildSubmarines.com Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2024, some slight changes. A-

Cam Waters #60 AUKUS/BuildSubmarines.com Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2024, blue fade to black. A

BEARD MOTORSPORTS #62

Anthony Alfredo #62 Death Wish Coffee Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, black with red lightening bolt. A

MBM MOTORSPORTS #66

Timmy Hill #66 Amptricity Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, white with yellow and blue with black logo. F

BJ McLeod #66 Truan Equipment Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, orange and gray with designs. D

Chad Finchum #66 Cooper&Hunter/Land Loan TN Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, patriotic wave motif across car. C

Like the color scheme, getting tired of waves, so this gets a C

Josh Bilicki #66 Purekick Hydration Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2024, white with yellow and black stripes. C

SPIRE MOTORSPORTS #71

Zane Smith #71 WeatherTech Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, white with red and white stripes. A

Zane Smith #71 Focused Health Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, similar to 2023 Advent Health. F

Zane Smith #71 City of Refuge Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, #71 template with blue, purple and green. F

Zane Smith #71 Ambetter Health Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, blue with white roof and stripes. A

Zane Smith #71 Focused Health Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, orange replaces white on most of car. F

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

Zane Smith #71 Focused Health Patriotic Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, plane metal and gray camo motif. C

Zane Smith #71 Wellcare Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, cutting edge designs added. A-

Zane Smith #71 Jockey Outdoors by Luke Bryan Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, red with guitar motif. A

SPIRE MOTORSPORTS #77

Carson Hocevar #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, some designs added. C

Carson Hocevar #77 Delaware Life Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, blue with series of stripes. C

Carson Hocevar #77 Zeigler Auto Group/Gainbridge Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, more black, less blue. B-

Carson Hocevar #77 Premier Security Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, purple and black with a series of designs. F

Carson Hocevar #77 Gainbridge/Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, white with orange and black, with cleaned up sides. A

Carson Hocevar #77 Premier Security/NLEOMF.org Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, police car motif. A

Carson Hocevar #77 Gainbridge/NASCAR Day Giveathon Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, redesign of Gainbridge with lighter colors. F

Carson Hocevar #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, yellow front with patriotic motif. C

LIVE FAST MOTORSPORTS #78

BJ McLeod #78 Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, black. A

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB #84

Jimmie Johnson #84 Carvana Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, Richard Petty inspired. A

Jimmie Johnson #84 Advent Health Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, same as #43. A

Jimmie Johnson #84 Dollar Tree/Family Dollar Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2024, black with green stripe. C

TRACKHOUSE RACING #99

Daniel Suarez #99 Worldwide Express Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, sides cleaned up. B+

Daniel Suarez #99 Choice Privileges/Choice Hotels Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, white, yellow, and orange with cutting edge designs. C

Daniel Suarez #99 Freeway Insurance Chevy Camaro–No change. C

Daniel Suárez #99 Jockey Outdoors by Luke Bryan/Bassmaster Class Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, blue with fishing motif. D-

Daniel Suarez #99 Quaker State Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, green stripes changed. C

Daniel Suarez #99 Kubota Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, orange with designs. C

Daniel Suarez #99 Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, sound bar motif. C

Daniel Suárez #99 Jockey Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Daniel Suárez #99 Choice Privileges Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2024, orange, and white with cutting edge designs and yellow outline. F

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

Daniel Suarez #99 Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2024, car cleaned up. A

Daniel Suárez #99 Jockey/Folds of Honor Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2024, same as #1, but colors reversed. A

Paint Scheme Grades-August 3, 2024

By David G. Firestone

Ross Chastain #1 Busch Country Chevy Camaro-Not a bad look, but over designed somewhat. B+

Ross Chastain #1 Busch Light Peach Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same F grade.

Austin Dillon #3 Boot Barn Chevy Camaro-A smooth look with a great color scheme will always earn an A.

Austin Dillon #3 SENIX Chevy Camaro-Good color scheme with a bad design scheme will always earn a C.

Josh Berry #4 Panini/Caitlin Clark Ford Mustang-Too over designed to be good. F

Brad Keselowski #6 Elk Grove Manufacturing and Technology Expo Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same B grade.

Corey LaJoie #7 Garner Trucking Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Corey LaJoie #7 Party in Paris Chevy Camaro-Too many designs, and too many colors gives this scheme a jumbled look.

Denny Hamlin #11 Mavis Tire Toyota Camry-A smooth look with a great color scheme will always earn an A.

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Ideal Garage Doors Ford Mustang-The template works with the right colors, and this is the right color. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Atlas Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A- grade.

AJ Allmendinger #13 Benesch Law Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same B+ grade.

Chase Briscoe #14 Rush Truck Centers/Cummins Ford Mustang-New look is just as good as the previous look. A

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Patriotic Ford Mustang-Good color scheme and awful design scheme will earn a C.

Cody Ware #15 Zeam Ford Mustang-Pastel doesn’t work on race cars, and the car has a really confusing design. This gets an F in my book.

Shane van Gisbergen #16 Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs Chevy Camaro-I love boneless buffalo wings, and I love this scheme. A

AJ Allmendinger #16 Campers Inn RV Chevy Camaro-I like the color scheme, but the car is a tad over designed. B

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Patriotic Ford Mustang-Smooth, bold, patriotic, nothing wrong here! A

Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Toyota Camry-I really like the concrete motif, and the car looks good. A

Christopher Bell #20 CRAFTSMAN Racing for a Miracle Toyota Camry-It’s a smooth look, the motif works, and it isn’t over designed. A

Bubba Wallace #23 Columbia Sportswear Company Toyota Camry-I HATE CAMO ON RACE CARS!!!! F

Bubba Wallace #23 McDonald’s/JUJUTSU KAISEN Toyota Camry-Not an amine guy, but this scheme looks good. A

William Byron #24 Relay Payments Chevy Camaro-Could do without the green, and the car is a bit over designed. B+

Ty Dillon #33 Titan Risk Solution Chevy Camaro-A bold look with a great color scheme will always earn an A.

Michael McDowell #34 Chicago White Sox Ford Mustang-Good look, no complaints. A

Michael McDowell #34 GUNK Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same B+ grade.

Todd Gilliland #38 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang-I love the color, and the drip motif is bringing back some Scott Hall vibes, so this gets an A.

Todd Gilliland #38 C.H. REED Ford Mustang-Good color and awful design will always get a C.

Todd Gilliland #38 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang-Smooth, simple, bold, perfect. A

John H. Nemechek #42 Massey Motor Freight Toyota Camry-Red and silver work, and the car has a nice design, so this gets an A.

J.J. Yeley #44 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Chevy Camaro-Another smooth look with a great color scheme. A

Tyler Reddick #45 Jordan Brand Toyota Camry-Are these a new design of shoe? I hope so! This would work well! Even if, not, this is awesome, and it gets an A!

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Artesano Hawaiian/Oscar Mayer Chevy Camaro-I love the Hawaiian motif, and this gets an A.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Mariano’s/Colgate Optic White Chevy Camaro-Great shades of red and white, smooth look, this gets an A.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Sugarlands Sippin’ Cream Chevy Camaro-In addition to the pastel designs, the fact that there is light text on a light background makes this hard to see. F

Ricky Stenhouse #47 Kroger/Kleenex 100 Years/Donors Choose Chevy Camaro-A good, simple look, not over done, this gets an A.

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Nashville Chevy Camaro-Still looks like crap, just with a Nashville theme. F

Ty Dillon #50 AmeriVet Securities Chevy Camaro-You can’t go wrong with an American Flag motif. A

Chad Finchum #66 Cooper&Hunter/Land Loan TN Ford Mustang-Like the color scheme, getting tired of waves, so this gets a C

Josh Bilicki #66 Purekick Hydration Ford Mustang-This would work much better with white and black on yellow, or white and yellow on black. C

Zane Smith #71 Jockey Outdoors by Luke Bryan Chevy Camaro-This look is a great look, not over done, and with a great color scheme. A

Daniel Suarez #99 Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Chevy Camaro-It’s amazing how much cleaning up a scheme can work. This scheme went from an F to an A.

Daniel Suárez #99 Jockey/Folds of Honor Chevy Camaro-This is a great look, and the car is perfect! A

How I Spent My Summer Vacation-2024 Edition

By David G. Firestone

So I’m back from my annual summer sabbatical. We will get to racing news next week, as I’m waiting for something to play out. Anyway, I like to do my traditional how I spent my summer break for my first August post, but I will also cover something that took place while I was away.

The bulk of what I did could be summed up in two words: YouTube Research. As happens sometimes, I will look in the basement for something, not find what I was looking for, but find something I either didn’t know I had, or didn’t know I still had. In this case, in 2020, as everything was beginning to open back up, I bought some stuff from an arcade that was going out of business. I put it to the side thinking I would get to it, but I never actually did, so much of my time was spent researching these items.

I worked the first and last week of July, but took the middle two weeks off. I did have to work on the Fourth of July, but working in the grocery industry on the Fourth, especially nights, is the second easiest shift, since nobody is there. In case you are wondering, the easiest is the day after Thanksgiving.

This summer, I did also enjoy a few barbecues. The first was our annual neighborhood rib cook-off, which raises money for Breakthrough T1D, which is formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Here is a small sample of the tasty offerings:

I also had a birthday cookout with my friends and family. My birthday is in January, and it’s not so feasible to do a cookout in Chicago in January.

I watched a lot of racing, and a lot of wrestling. All in all, it was a fun month.

Now, let’s discuss something that happened while I was on vacation, because it ties into something I’ve said on the podcast. I’m not a railfan, but I do, on occasion, film train stuff for YouTube, if I happen to be somewhere where trains are. From what I’ve seen, the railfan community is a very tight-knit community, that respect the railroad industry and focuses on safety. More importantly, unlike a lot of fan communities, they know when to eat their own.

One such example is a young man by the name of Sebastian DeYoung. Sebastian DeYoung is an autistic man from South Dakota who claims to be a railfan. However, his old YouTube channel featured him doing some dangerous and illegal things. I will let this video explain his actions:

Sebastian DeYoung acted recklessly and dangerously. However, given his mental issues, I genuinely don’t think that there was any ill intention there. He is an enthusiastic railfan, who went too far thinking he was helping the community. He really meant well, he just acted out of line.

The same cannot be said for a 17 year old railfan in Nebraska. This is a story from The Lincoln Journal-Star:

“Teen accused of train derailment

Investigators now believe a train derailment on the edge of Bennet in April was caused intentionally by a teenager who then recorded it and posted it online.

BNSF Railway Police have referred the 17-year-old boy to the Lancaster County Attorney’s Office for prosecution for felony criminal mischief, saying the derailment caused an estimated $350,000 in damage.

In a search warrant filed this week, a BNSF police investigator said that shortly after 6 p.m. April 21 a fully loaded eastbound coal train derailed at a railroad crossing at Monroe Street and Nebraska Highway 43.”

Ryan’s Colorado Rail Productions, one of my favorite railroad YouTube channels, gave his thoughts on the situation:

The Winnipeg Railfan did a great video on the subject as well.

I will not be linking the original video, nobody should watch it, this channel should get not get any views or subscribers. This kid is going to jail. BNSF isn’t going to take this lightly. These locomotives cost $3 million, and boxcars are $60,000 each. As Ryan said, he is probably getting tried as an adult, and will be sent to jail, as well as paying for the damage done.

The railfan community has banded together to exile this kid. As well as they should have. Again with Sebastian DeYoung, he acted irresponsibly, but, in his mind, he was trying to show the railfan community how various things worked. He wasn’t actively trying to cause damage. That’s out the window with this kid. He intentionally threw a switch, and that caused a collision and derailment for YouTube clout.

Communities are getting more proactive with exiling troublesome members. Railfans are exiling these troublesome guys. EAS Scenario producers exiled ClayRanger143, after his inappropriate interaction with underage fans. Even creeps in wrestling and racing are now being exiled. This should be a clear message to all fandoms and communities. Get rid of the problems, and you will be a lot better. These fandoms have proven that! Learn when to eat your own.

With that, I’m done with this week’s edition, next week, racing news!