Paint Scheme Grades-March 28, 2026

By David G. Firestone

Ross Chastain #1 Safety Culture Chevy Camaro-No real improvement from last year. F

Austin Cindric #2 Menard’s/Richmond Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Austin Dillon #3 Dow Coatings Chevy Camaro-I like the look, it’s well done. A

Noah Gragson #4 Fuel by Franzia Ford Mustang-Pink and black is NOT a good color combo, and the design is awful. F

Daniel Suarez #7 Group 1001 Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same F grade.

Kyle Busch #8 FICO Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Ty Dillon #10 Black’s Tire Chevy Camaro-Reversing the color really doesn’t make that much of a difference, and that’s a good thing. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford MustangNo change. A

Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Chris Buescher #17 Kroger/Thomas’ High Protein Bagels Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Bubba Wallace #23 Hardee’s Toyota Camry-It’s not the Hardee’s schemes from long ago, but it’s a solid A nonetheless.

John Hunter Nemechek #42 Dollar Tree Toyota Camry-Same scheme as last year, same F grade.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Jack Links Non-Vegan Chevy Camaro-It’s no meat motif, but it’s so awesome, it gets an A.

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