Paint Scheme Grades-August 7, 2026

By David G. Firestone

Austin Cindric #2 Freightliner/eCascadia Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same D grade.

Austin Cindric #2 Menards/Frog Tape Ford Mustang-Green does NOT work with the Menard’s template. F

Austin Cindric #2 Autotrader Ford Mustang-A great look, can’t complain. A

Kyle Busch #8 zone Premium Nicotine Patches Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same A- grade.

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

Ryan Blaney #12 BodyArmor Chill Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same F grade.

Joey Logano #22 Autotrader Ford Mustang-A great look, can’t complain. A

Zane Smith #38 Mystik Lubricants Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same F grade.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Onin Staffing Chevy Camaro-Good color scheme, awful design scheme, evens out to a C.

Cody Ware #51 Evel Knievel/Parts Plus Ford Mustang-Reversing the colors works very well. A

Anthony Alfredo #62 Dude Wipes Chevy Camaro-Not a bad look at all. A

Casey Mears #66 Ford Mustang-\Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Casey Mears #66 SI Yachts/Gracie Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same F grade.

Michael McDowell #71 Modo Casino Chevy Camaro-Too much is too much. F

Carson Hocevar #77 MINER Chevy Camaro-Yellow is pointless here, and the new design looks awful. F

Michael McDowell #71 Delaware Life Chevy Camaro-Not better, not worse, same C- from last year.

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