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Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 7
This week, an under the weather host discusses some news.
Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 6
This week, a followup to the NBC Peacock story and my thoughts on the Clash.
Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 5
Episode 5 features a discussion on the Rolex 24 and Formula E broadcasting, and some history of Nomex in auto racing.
Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 4
This week, our host goes over the Formula 2021 Controversies.
Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 3
This week, Driver Suit Blog Radio has some discussions about the NASCAR charter system, A Paul Newman Racing special from 1971, and the GM EV1.
Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 2
Episode 2 features some insights into the end of Chip Ganassi’s NASCAR program, and a review of the little-known Kenny Rodgers NASCAR movie Six Pack from 1982.
Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 1
On the debut episode of Driver Suit Blog Radio, our intrepid host discusses Formula 1 television ratings, and reviews The Art of Racing in the Rain.
Local Forecast – Slower by Kevin MacLeod
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Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod
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Porch Swing Days – slower by Kevin MacLeod
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2021 Paint Scheme Leaderboard Part 4-The Grand Finale
By David G. Firestone
Well, all the votes have been counted, and the final Paint Scheme Leaderboard is complete. Without further ado, the final post of 2020:
1-Stewart-Haas Racing# 14 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 21 of 46
Number of Schemes: 8
GPA: 4.00
2-Rick Ware Racing #28 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: N/A
Number of Schemes: 1
GPA: 4.00
3-B.J. McLeod Motorsports #55 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: N/A
Number of Schemes: 1
GPA: 4.00
4-Beard Motorsports #62 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 1 of 46
Number of Schemes: 1
GPA: 4.00
5-Hendrick Motorsports #24 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 7 of 46
Number of Schemes: 8
GPA: 3.79
6-Joe Gibbs Racing #18 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: 18 of 46
Number of Schemes:
GPA: 3.65
7-Hendrick Motorsports #9 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 39 of 46
Number of Schemes: 7
GPA: 3.61
8-Kaulig Racing #16 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 2 of 46
Number of Schemes: 5
GPA: 3.60
9-Joe Gibbs Racing #19 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: 34 of 46
Number of Schemes: 11
GPA: 3.55
10-Rick Ware Racing #51 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 29 of 46
Number of Schemes: 4
GPA: 3.50
11-23XI Racing #23 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: N/A
Number of Schemes: 19
GPA: 3.49
12-Wood Brothers #21 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 10 of 46
Number of Schemes: 17
GPA: 3.41
13-Front Row Motorsports #34 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 45 of 46
Number of Schemes: 9
GPA: 3.33
14-Richard Childress Racing #3 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 23 of 46
Number of Schemes: 18
GPA: 3.31
15-Richard Petty Motorsports #43 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 17 of 46
Number of Schemes: 13
GPA: 3.31
16-Hendrick Motorsports #5 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 39 of 46
Number of Schemes: 9
GPA: 3.29
17-Rick Ware Racing #52 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 5 of 46
Number of Schemes: 24
GPA: 3.28
18-Team Penske #12 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 9 of 46
Number of Schemes: 18
GPA: 3.13
19-MBM Motorsports #13 Ford Mustang/Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: N/A
Number of Schemes: 6
GPA: 3.00
20-Front Row Motorsports #36 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 27 of 46
Number of Schemes: 1
GPA: 3.00
21-Team Penske #2 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 24 of 46
Number of Schemes: 16
GPA: 2.98
22-Stewart-Haas Racing# 4 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 14 of 46
Number of Schemes: 19
GPA: 2.92
23-Live Fast Motorsports #78 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 15 of 46
Number of Schemes: 22
GPA: 2.90
24-MBM Motorsports #66 Ford Mustang/Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: 40 of 46
Number of Schemes: 8
GPA: 2.88
25-Front Row Motorsports #38 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 19 of 46
Number of Schemes: 13
GPA: 2.85
26-Joe Gibbs Racing #20 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: 32 of 46
Number of Schemes: 11
GPA: 2.82
27-Hendrick Motorsports #48 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 35 of 46
Number of Schemes: 5
GPA: 2.80
28-Rick Ware Racing #15 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 6 of 46
Number of Schemes: 26
GPA: 2.73
29-Rick Ware Racing #53 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 16 of 46
Number of Schemes: 25
GPA: 2.71
30-Team Penske #33 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: N/A
Number of Schemes: 3
GPA: 2.70
31-JTG Daugherty Racing #37 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 38 of 46
Number of Schemes: 27
GPA: 2.69
32-Spire Motorsports #77 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 25 of 46
Number of Schemes: 21
GPA: 2.68
33-StarCom Racing #00 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 31 of 46
Number of Schemes: 19
GPA: 2.68
34-Chip Ganassi Racing #42 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 26 of 46
Number of Schemes: 8
GPA: 2.67
35-Stewart-Haas Racing #10 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 22 of 46
Number of Schemes: 13
GPA: 2.62
36-Roush Fenway Racing #6 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 36 of 46
Number of Schemes: 22
GPA: 2.56
37-Joe Gibbs Racing #11 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: 11 of 46
Number of Schemes: 11
GPA: 2.51
38-Stewart-Haas Racing #41 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 46 of 46
Number of Schemes: 8
GPA: 2.50
39-Roush Fenway Racing #17 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 44 of 46
Number of Schemes: 13
GPA: 2.49
40-Chip Ganassi Racing #1 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 13 of 46
Number of Schemes: 6
GPA: 2.28
41-Spire Motorsports #7 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 20 of 46
Number of Schemes: 15
GPA: 2.18
42-Richard Childress Racing #8 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 41 of 46
Number of Schemes: 24
GPA: 2.14
43-Team Penske #22 Ford Mustang
Rank Last Year: 43 of 46
Number of Schemes: 8
GPA: 2.04
44-JTG Daugherty Racing #47 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: 12 of 46
Number of Schemes: 25
GPA: 1.77
45-Gaunt Brothers Racing #96 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: 28 of 46
Number of Schemes: 7
GPA: 1.53
46-Trackhouse Racing #99 Chevy Camaro
Rank Last Year: N/A
Number of Schemes: 10
GPA: 1.26
Next Year, Driver Suit Blog Radio takes over, AND Wheel Reviews returns!
2021 Paint Scheme Leaderboard Part 3-Toyota
By David G. Firestone
The 2021 Paint Scheme Leaderboard rolls on, this week, it’s the Toyota teams time to shine!
1-Joe Gibbs Racing #18 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: 3 of 8
Number of Schemes: 15
GPA: 3.65
2-Joe Gibbs Racing #19 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year:6 of 8
Number of Schemes: 11
GPA: 3.55
3-23XI Racing #23 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: N/A
Number of Schemes: 19
GPA: 3.49
4-MBM Motorsports #13 Ford Mustang/Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: N/A
Number of Schemes: 6
GPA: 3.00
5-MBM Motorsports #66 Ford Mustang/Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: 8 of 8
Number of Schemes: 8
GPA: 2.88
6-Joe Gibbs Racing #20 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: 5 of 8
Number of Schemes: 11
GPA: 2.82
7-Joe Gibbs Racing #11 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: 2 of 8
Number of Schemes: 11
GPA: 2.51
8-Gaunt Brothers Racing #96 Toyota Camry
Rank Last Year: 4 of 8
Number of Schemes: 7
GPA: 1.53
Next week, the Grand Finale!
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