Paint Scheme Grades-September 26, 2026

By David G. Firestone

Daniel Suarez #7 WIMNA Nation Chevy Camaro-A great look, love the colors, and the design is great! A

Chase Elliott #9 Kelley Blue Book 100th Anniversary Chevy Camaro-Adding a fade on the read makes a great scheme better. A

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

Chris Buescher #17 Castrol/Heathwood Ford Mustang-Cleaning up the sides is a massive improvement. A

Josh Berry #21 Menard’s/Dutch Boy Ford Mustang-Adding more blue takes a C scheme down to a D.

Todd Gilliland #34 Federal Solutions Company Ford Mustang-Getting rid of the white on the front and adding black to roof would elevate this to an A. This get a B. Not bad, but can be improved.

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Chevy Camaro-Too many colors and too over deigned to get anything but an F.

Michael McDowell #71 Delaware Life Chevy Camaro-Much better look than the cluttered up schemes of 2026, I like the look! A

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