Paint Scheme Grades-October 31, 2026

By David G. Firestone

Austin Cindric #2 Menards/Delta Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Austin Dillon #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Ducks Unlimited Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same C grade.

Daniel Suarez #7 Gainbridge Assists Chevy Camaro-While I like the color scheme, the design is a downgrade from last year. C

Denny Hamlin #11 King’s Hawaiian Maple Brown Sugar Rolls Toyota Camry-It’s a good look with a great color scheme, and that will always earn an A.

AJ Allmendinger #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches/Turtlebox Chevy Camaro-Getting rid of the dots would take this A- scheme to an A.

Chris Buescher #17 Kroger/Nerds Gummy Clusters Ford Mustang-As much as I love Nerds Gummy Clusters, I can’t defend this scheme, both the color and design schemes are horrid! F

Joey Gase #44 H2 Hats/Wealthscorz Chevy Camaro-Camo does NOT look good on a race car. F

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Carolina Country Snack Chevy Camaro-Good color scheme with awful designs scheme will always earn a C.

Gray Gaulding #66 Randy Blain Construction Ford Mustang-=Toning down the red would elevate this from an A- to an A.