Paint Scheme Grades-May 2, 2026

By David G. Firestone

Kyle Busch #8 Nicokick x zone Watermelon/Circle K Chevy Camaro-Red is a much better fit than green. A

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

Joey Logano #22 Discount Tire Ford Mustang-Same scheme as #2, same A grade.

Bubba Wallace #23 Chumba Casino Toyota Camry-I don’t know why, but I love these kinds of eye designs. A

William Byron #24 Valvoline Chevy Camaro-This scheme works well, I love the simplified look, and the lack of white is a bold choice works well. A

Joey Gase #44 National Fire Prevention Week Chevy Camaro-Flame motifs have been around for decades, and it’s pretty hard to mess one up. Did a child design this? It looks awful! F

Ty Gibbs #54 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry-Same scheme as last year, same F grade.

Ryan Preece #60 Kroger/Ball Park Buns Ford MustangPatriotism and hamburgers are two things I can get behind! A

Chad Finchum #66 Cooper & Hunter Ford Mustang-I love the fade, but I hate the other designs here, so this gets a C.

Michael McDowell #71 Modo Casino Chevy Camaro-Too over designed to work well. F

Carson Hocevar #77 Spectrum Chevy Camaro-A very slight improvement from the last scheme. D-

Daniel Dye #78 Champion Container Corporation Chevy Camaro-Love the color scheme, hate the color scheme, it evens out to a C.

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