Category: paint scheme grades

Paint Scheme Tracker, June 7, 2023

By David G. Firestone

TRACKHOUSE RACING #1

Ross Chastain #1 Kubota/Onx Homes Chevy Camaro–No change. B

Ross Chastain #1 Jockey Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Ross Chastain #1 Worldwide Express/Advent Health Chevy Camaro–No change. F

Ross Chastain #1 Advent Health Chevy Camaro–No change. F

Ross Chastain #1 Moose Fraternity Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, some design changes. A

Ross Chastain #1 Worldwide Express/Unishippers Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, similar to World Wide Express, but white added. F

Ross Chastain #1 Worldwide Express Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Dale Jarrett’s 2001 #88 UPS Ford. A

Ross Chastain #1 Advent Health Patriotic Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, white with patriotic and slight watermelon motif. B

TEAM PENSKE #2

Austin Cindric #2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang–No Change. A

Austin Cindric #2 Autotrader Ford Mustang–No Change. A

Austin Cindric #2 Freightliner/eCascadia Ford Mustang–No change. D

Austin Cindric #2 Menards/Quaker State Ford Mustang–No change. C

Austin Cindric #2 Menards/Richmond Ford Mustang–No change. A

Austin Cindric #2 Menard’s/Knauf Ford Mustang–No change. A

Austin Cindric #2 Menard’s/Libman Ford Mustang–No change. B

Austin Cindric #2 Menard’s/Duracel Ford Mustang–No change. A

Austin Cindric #2 Menards/Great Stuff Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, same as Richmond. A

Austin Cindric #2 Keystone Light Ford Mustang–No change. A

RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #3

Austin Dillon #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, white removed, camo added. B

Austin Dillon #3 Get Bioethanol Chevy Camaro–No change. B

Austin Dillon #3 Andy’s Frozen Custard Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue and yellow with some designs. A

Austin Dillon #3 Behr Dynasty Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Austin Dillon #3 BetMGM Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, much more basic. A

Austin Dillon #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Patriotic Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue with stars and camo motif. B+

STEWART HAAS RACING #4

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light Ford Mustang–No Change. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some changes to stripes on side. B+

Kevin Harvick #4 Rheem Ford Mustang–No change. B+

Kevin Harvick #4 Gear Wrench Ford Mustang–No change. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, blue replaces silver on bottom. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Mobil 1 Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, white. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light #Break4Busch Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, clean Busch Light front, dirt rear, soap in between. C

Kevin Harvick #4 Hunt Brothers/Realtree Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black top, camo bottom. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Hunt Brothers/Realtree Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, more green added. C

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light #Break4Busch Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, farm and corn motif. B

Kevin Harvick #4 Sunny Delight Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Kevin Harvick’s planned AOL Scheme. B+

Kevin Harvick #4 Mobil 1 Patriotic Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, black removed. A

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #5

Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Tony Stewart’s 2009 Xfinity Series Hendrickcars.com scheme. A

Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Patriotic Chevy Camaro–No change. A

ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #6

Brad Keselowski #6 Elk Grove Manufacturing and Technology Expo Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, white with red and blue designs. B

Brad Keselowski #6 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, white with blue and beige designs. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, black with green and red stripes. A

Brad Keselowski #6 King’s Hawaiian Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, blue removed, green added. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Fastenal Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, gray with blue and hexagons. A-

Brad Keselowski #6 Wyndham Rewards Ford Mustang–No change. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Solomon Plumbing Ford Mustang–No change. B

Brad Keselowski #6 King’s Hawaiian/Guardians of the Galaxy Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, orange fade to space motif. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on old Castrol GTX colors. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, red, white, and blue with added stripes. D-

Brad Keselowski #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black with white bottom and scrapes on front. A-

SPIRE MOTORSPORTS #7

Corey LaJoie #7 The Jessie Rees Foundation Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue, black, teal, and white with a series of stripes. C

Corey LaJoie #7 Celsius Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Corey LaJoie #7 Animal Control Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, light orange with raccoons. A

Corey LaJoie #7 Schluter Systems Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, white with waffle designs. A

Corey LaJoie #7 EnviroXstream Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, light blue, darker blue, and white with a series of designs. D

Corey LaJoie #7 Bluegrass Vacations Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue, white, green and black with stripes. C-

Corey LaJoie #7 OpTic Gaming Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, green, white, and black with paint splatter and giant logo. F

Corey LaJoie #7 AeroVanti Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, white, green, and yellow with curve. A-

Corey LaJoie #7 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevy Camaro–No change. A-

Corey LaJoie #7 Nations Guard Chevy Camaro–No change. D

Corey LaJoie #7 Nations Guard Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Don LaJoie’s old ride. A

Corey LaJoie #7 TD Bank Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, white, light green, and red with some designs. C

RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #8

Kyle Busch #8 Alsco Uniforms Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, black added, side design changed. B+

Kyle Busch #8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, solid red, with black bottom and biscuits. A

Kyle Busch #8 BetMGM Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, green and black with cleaned up sides. A

Kyle Busch #8 Netspend Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, light blue with red and orange stripes. D-

Kyle Busch #8 3Chi Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, black, and gold with cutting edge designs. A

Kyle Busch #8 Lucas Oil Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue with white and red design. A

Kyle Busch #8 Lenovo Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, black with red designs on sides. A

Kyle Busch #8 Mark III Employee Benefits Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue with white stripe. A

Kyle Busch #8 McLaren Custom Grills Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, red and black with smoke. A

Kyle Busch #8 Thorntons Chevy Camaro–No change. C

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #9

Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, more blue added, some new stripes. A

Chase Elliott #9 Hooters Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, black with orange designs. A

Chase Elliott #9 Kelly Blue Book Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Chase Elliott #9 LLumar Window Film Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, white with colored designs. A

Chase Elliott #9 UniFirst Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Chase Elliott #9 LLumar Window Film Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Bill Elliott’s #9 Evernham Dodge. A

Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Patriotic Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, toned down with star on sides. A

STEWART HAAS RACING #10

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Foods Ford Mustang–No Change. A-

Aric Almirola #10 Go Bowling Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some very slight design changes. A

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Foods Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Dale Jr.’s 2001 Budweiser/MLB All-Star Game Chevy. A

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Patriotic Ford Mustang–No change. D

JOE GIBBS RACING #11

Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry–No Change. A

Denny Hamlin #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, some new designs added. A-

Denny Hamlin #11 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry–No change. F

Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx 50 Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, white with orange, white, and blue racing stripe. A

Denny Hamlin #11 SHINGRIX Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, red with white. A

Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Throwback Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, ot a real throwback, but a great look, with vintage numbers, logos and design. A

Denny Hamlin #11 Yahoo! Toyota Camry–No change. B+

TEAM PENSKE #12

Ryan Blaney #12 Discount Tire Ford Mustang–No Change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Wabash Ford Mustang–No Change. A-

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Duracel Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menards/Great Lakes Flooring Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Peak Ford Mustang–No change. B+

Ryan Blaney #12 Wurth Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Pennzoil Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, black numbers replace yellow. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Dent Wizard Ford Mustang–No change. B

Ryan Blaney #12 Body Armor Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, white with stripes. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Knauf Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menards/Moen Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menards/Maytag Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Dave Blaney’s World of Outlaws car. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menards/Wrangler Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Cherry Lime Body Armor Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, green, yellow, and red camo across stripe with red stripe. F

KAULIG RACING #13

Chandler Smith #13 Quick Tie Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, white with red and teal. B

STEWART HAAS RACING #14

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang–No change. C

Chase Briscoe #14 Rush’s Truck Stops Ford Mustang–No change. A

Chase Briscoe #14 Magical Vacation Planner Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, red and black with stripes and picture mosaic. F

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors “You Old Goat” Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, red with cartoon. A

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Tony Stewart’s 2000 Turkey Time winning Ford. A

Chase Briscoe #14 Ford Performance Racing School Ford Mustang–No change. A

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Patriotic Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, more designs added. B+

RICK WARE RACING #15

JJ Yeley #15 CW & Sons Infrastructure Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black and red with curves. A

Riley Herbst #15 SUNNYD Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some slight changes made. F

JJ Yeley #15 ActOne Group Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, white with green and black designs on front and rear. A

J.J. Yeley #15 OTR Employment Service Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, blue and black front, with stripes on sides and rear. C

Jenson Button #15 Mobil 1 Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black top, white bottom, blue stripe between. A

J.J. Yeley #15 Barnett Southern Corporation Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, white with red and black designs. B+

JJ Yeley #15 CW & Sons Infrastructure Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, black and red with designs. A

JJ Yeley #15 Public SQ Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, same as #51. B+

JJ Yeley #15 Isaacson Concrete & Excavating Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black with blue and white designs. A-

Riley Herbst #15 Mechanix/Monster Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, multicolored front, red rear. F

Brennan Poole #15 Millennium Jet Card Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black with blue designs. C

Brennan Poole #15 VDL Strong Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, white with blue and red. A-

Brennan Poole #15 Macc Door Systems Throwback Ford Mustang–New sponsor for 2023, based on Bobby Allison’s Hogdon scheme. A

J.J. Yeley #15 Patriot Mobile Patriotic Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, new Rick Ware template with blue and red. A

Gray Gaulding #15 Panini America Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, tie dye motif across car. F

KAULIG RACING #16

AJ Allmendinger #16 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, green and white with designs. A

AJ Allmendinger #16 Action Industries Chevy Camaro–No change. A

AJ Allmendinger #16 Farmsmart Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, green and white with a series of designs. C

AJ Allmendinger #16 Gain Chevy Camaro–No change. A

A.J. Allmendinger #16 Black’s Tire Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue and white with tire track motif. A

AJ Allmendinger #16 Campers Inn RV Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, white with red and green designs. B

AJ Allmendinger #16 Action Industries Patriotic Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, white with patriotic motif. B

AJ Allmendinger #16 Gabriel Glas Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, black with red cape and wine glass motif. A

ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #17

Chris Buescher #17 Pala Casino Resort and Spa Ford Mustang–No change. A

Chris Buescher #17 Pala Casino Resort and Spa Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, blue, pink, and gray with slight design. D

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Ford Mustang–No change. A

Chris Buescher #17 Fifth-Third Bank Ford Mustang–No change. F

Chris Buescher #17 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, same as #6. A

Chris Buescher #17 Castrol Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, same as #6. A

Chris Buescher #17 Socios.com Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, blue with green and white. A

Chris Buescher #17 Violet Defense Ford Mustang–No change. C-

Chris Buescher #17 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, same as #6. but blue replaces beige. A

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Body Guard Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, same as #6, but with orange. B

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, colors reversed. A

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Patriotic Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, same as Body Guard, but with green and black. A

Chris Buescher #17 BuildSubmarines.com Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, white with black bottom and scrapes on front. A-

JOE GIBBS RACING #19

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto Owner’s Insurance Toyota Camry–No Change. A-

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, sublimated designs added, orange reduced. C-

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry–No change. F

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota Camry–No change. B

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto Owner’s Insurance Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, based on a 2017 scheme. B

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Patriotic Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, much more toned down scheme than #3. A

JOE GIBBS RACING #20

Christopher Bell #20 Rheem Toyota Camry–No change. A

Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, new designs. A-

Christopher Bell #20 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, same as #11. F

Christopher Bell #20 Sirius/XM Toyota Camry–No change. C

Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt/Rheem Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, more black added. A

Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Power Stack Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, DeWalt with black lightning. C

Christopher Bell #20 SHINGRIX Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, same as #11. A

Christopher Bell #20 Mac Tools Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, red and black front with stripes. A

Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, based on Matt Kenseth’s #17 DeWalt Ford from 2003. A

Christopher Bell #20 Interstate Batteries Patriotic Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, camo across whole car. F

WOOD BROTHERS RACING #21

Harrison Burton #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang–No Change. A

Harrison Burton #21 DEX Imaging Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some new designs added. B+

Harrison Burton #21 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford Mustang–No change. F

Harrison Burton #21 DEX Imaging Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Jeff Burton’s 1998 Exide Ford Tarus. A

TEAM PENSKE #22

Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang–No change. A

Joey Logano #22 Auto Trader Ford Mustang–No change. A

Joey Logano #22 AAA Southern California Ford Mustang–No change. A

Joey Logano #22 AAA Insurance Ford Mustang–No change. A

Joey Logano #22 Pennzoil Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, black stripes and black roof added. A

Joey Logano #22 Verizon Ford Mustang–No change. A

Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Mark Donohue’s 1973 #16 AMC Matador. A

23XI RACING #23

Bubba Wallace #23 DoorDash Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, more designs, different shade of red. C

Bubba Wallace #23 McDonald’s Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, greed with red hood. F

Bubba Wallace #23 Leidos Toyota Camry–No change. C

Bubba Wallace #23 Columbia Sportswear Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, black with blue letters and numbers with sublimated designs. A

Bubba Wallace #23 MoneyLion Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, green, gray, and black with designs. F

Bubba Wallace #23 McDonald’s/Dr. Pepper Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, McDonald’s and Dr Pepper mixed with white sections. F

Bubba Wallace #23 Columbia Sportswear Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, teal fade to blue with fish motif. A

Bubba Wallace #23 Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, black with red stripe. A

Bubba Wallace #23 Dr. Pepper Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, black and red with stripes. A

Bubba Wallace #23 Columbia Sportswear Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, water motif front, black rear. A

Bubba Wallace #23 Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, red with pink front. A

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #24

William Byron #24 Liberty University Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, side colors reversed. A

William Byron #24 RAPTOR Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, white sides added. B+

William Byron #24 Valvoline Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, bolder stripes added on sides. B

William Byron #24 Axalta Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Jeff Gordon’s 1998 Chromalusion Chevy Camaro. A

William Byron #24 Liberty University Patriotic Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, camo and stripes added, car cleaned up. B

STEWART HAAS RACING #29

Kevin Harvick #29 Busch Light Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on his 2001 Goodwrench Chevy. A

KAULIG RACING #31

Justin Haley #31 Cirkul Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue and white with water designs. A

Justin Haley #31 Celsius Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Justin Haley #31 Tide Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, some designs added. D

Justin Haley #31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevy Camaro–No change. B+

Justin Haley #31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection/World Autism Month Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, same as LeafFilter, but with puzzle pieces. C

Justin Haley #31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Patriotic Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, white with stars, and blue rear. B

FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #34

Michael McDowell #34 Fr8 Auctions Ford Mustang–No change. A

Michael McDowell #34 Love’s Truck Stops Ford Mustang–No change. A-

Michael McDowell #34 Quincy Compressor Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black with purple designs. F

Michael McDowell #34 Horizon Lobby Ford Mustang–No change. A

Michael McDowell #34 Stage Front Ford Mustang–No change. B

Michael McDowell #34 Long John Silver’s Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, same as #38. C

Michael McDowell #34 A&W Root Beer Float Ford Mustang–No change. A

Michael McDowell #34 Fr8 Auctions Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Mark Martin’s #6 Folgers Coffee Ford Thunderbird. A

FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #36

Zane Smith #36 Wellcare Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, teal with waves. B

Todd Gilliland #36 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, red. A

FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #38

Todd Gilliland #38 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, red with white. A

Todd Gilliland #38 Speedy Cash Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black with green and red. A

Todd Gilliland #38 Quincy Compressor Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, same as #34. F

Zane Smith #38 Ambetter Health Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, dark blue with cutting edge designs. A

Todd Gilliland #38 Long John Silver’s Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, more white added on front. C

Todd Gilliland #38 Ruedbusch Development and Construction Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, sides toned down, more white added. A

Todd Gilliland #38 Wellcare Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, same as #36. B

Todd Gilliland #38 Gary Martin Hays & Associates Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black with pink stripes. A

Todd Gilliland #38 Frontline Ford Mustang–No change. F

Todd Gilliland #38 Serial 1 Throwback Ford Mustang–New sponsor for 2023 based on Elton Sawyer’s Barbasol schemes. A

Todd Gilliland #38 Boot Barn Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, black and red with paint chip motif. B

Zane Smith #38 Boot Barn Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, Camo across car. F

Todd Gilliland #38 Serial 1 E-Bikes Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, blue with white stripe and bike on sides. A

STEWART HAAS RACING #41

Ryan Preece #41 United Rentals Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some design changes. B

Ryan Preece #41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, red, black, and white with designs on sides. A

Ryan Preece #41 Autodesk/HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Preece #41 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, same as #4. A

Ryan Preece #41 Mohawk Northeast Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, blue and white with some cutting edge designs. B+

Ryan Preece #41 United Rentals Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Jeff Preece’s #4 late model scheme. A

Ryan Preece #41 HaasTooling.com Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, patriotic motif across car. C

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB #42

Noah Gragson #42 Sunseeker Resort Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, red with stripes. D-

Noah Gragson #42 Wendy’s Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, some changes to the sides. A-

Noah Gragson #42 Black Riffle Coffee Resort Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, black with yellow, orange, and red small and giant stripes. C

Noah Gragson #42 Wendy’s Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, red, white, and blue with stripes. A

Noah Gragson #42 Sunseeker Resort Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Jimmie Johnson’s 2014 Coca-Cola 600 winning scheme. A

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB #43

Erik Jones #43 Allegiant Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, slight design change. A

Erik Jones #43 GUNS N’ ROSES Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, black. A

Erik Jones #43 U.S. Air Force Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on USAF Thunderbirds. A

Erik Jones #43 Club Wyndham Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, black. A

Erik Jones #43 Bommarito Automotive Group Chevy Camaro–No change. C

Erik Jones #43 STP Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Richard Petty’s 1984 Pontiac. A

Erik Jones #43 Allegiant Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Richard Petty’s 1969 STP Dodge. A

23XI RACING #45

Tyler Reddick #45 MoneyLion Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, green and black with designs across car. C-

Tyler Reddick #45 The Beast Unleashed Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, black with a giant eye on the side. A

Tyler Reddick #45 The Beast Unleashed Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, black with text. A

Tyler Reddick #45 Xfinity 10G Network Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, blue. A

Tyler Reddick #45 SiriusXM Toyota Camry–No change. B

Tyler Reddick #45 Ronald McDonald House Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, white and blue with black rear. A-

Tyler Reddick #45 McDonald’s Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, red and gray, with yellow fry-like stripes. D

Tyler Reddick #45 Forward Together Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, may be based on a Kurt Busch Sharpie scheme. A

Tyler Reddick #45 Jordan Brand Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, Carolina blue with Jumpman logo, and black Monster area on rear. B

JTG DAUGHERTY RACING #47

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Cottonelle Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, front cleaned up. C

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Food4Less/Velveeta Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Cottonelle Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, more blue added. C

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Ralph’s/Tree Top Applesauce Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, red and green with a series of stripes. F

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Coke Zero Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, red with black roof. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Thomas English Muffins and Bagels Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, a lot of white removed, sides toned down. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Nature Valley Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, sides cleaned up. F

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Blue Buffalo Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue with various blue stripes. C

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Kraft Mac & Cheese Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue and yellow, with mac and cheese motif. B

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Irish Spring Body Wash Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, sides cleaned up. B

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Cheez-It Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, red, yellow, and blue with stripes. A-

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Icy Hot Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue with cutting edges. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Country Crock Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Dale Jarrett’s 2001 #88 UPS Ford. B+

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Coke Zero Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, white replaced black. A-

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Coca-Cola Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, black with gold cans on sides. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Fry’s/NOS Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, some designs added. B

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #48

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Day Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue fade to white with designs. D

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Night Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue fade to black with designs. C

Alex Bowman 48 Ally/Best Friends Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, same as regular Ally, but with orange stripes. F

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on spotter Kevin Hamlin’s 2007 #42 Texaco Havoline Chevy Camaro. A

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Patriotic Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, series of stripes and stars. F

THE MONEY RACING TEAM #50

Conor Daly #50 BitNile Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, yellow fade to blue with splatter. A

RICK WARE RACING #51

Cody Ware #51 Biohaven Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, same as Nurtec. A

Cody Ware #51 Public SQ Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black, blue and white with various designs. B+

JJ Yeley #51 Jacob Companies Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some stripes added. A

Ryan Newman #51 Biohaven/Jacob Co. Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Ryan Newman’s 2002 Mobil 1 scheme. A

Todd Gilliland #51 Ruedenbusch Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, Rick Ware template with blue and red. A

JOE GIBBS RACING #54

Ty Gibbs #54 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, same as #11. F

Ty Gibbs #54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry–No change. A

Ty Gibbs #54 Monster Energy/Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, Monster black front and rear, with Interstate Batteries middle. A

Ty Gibbs #54 He Get us Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2023, black with text. A

Ty Gibbs #54 Shriners Children’s Throwback Toyota Camry–New sponsor for 2023, based on Bobby Labonte’s 1995 #18 NFL Hall of Fame Chevy. A

BEARD MOTORSPORTS #62

Austin Hill #62 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Austin Hill #62 Realtree Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, camo with white and orange stripes. C

23XI RACING #67

Travis Pastrana #67 Black Rifle Coffee Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, dark plaid scheme. F

SPIRE MOTORSPORTS #77

Ty Dillon #77 Ferris Mowers Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, more designs added. B+

Ty Dillon #77 NASCAR Fan Rewards Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, black and white with colored stripes. B

Ty Dillon #77 Nations Guard Chevy Camaro–No change. D

Ty Dillon #77 Mutoh/General Formulations Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue with lighter colors and multi-colored stripe. B+

Ty Dillon #77 Honest Charley Speed Shop Throwback Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2023, based on Joe Lee Johnson’s 1959 scheme. A

LIVE FAST MOTORSPORTS #78

Josh Bilicki #78 Zeigler Auto Group Chevy Camaro–No change. C

BJ McLeod #78 B’laster Chevy Camaro–No change. D-

B.J. McLeod #78 Celsius Chevy Camaro–No change. A

BJ McLeod #78 Power Slap/Rumble Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, black with blue and white. B+

BJ McLeod #78 Hartford Gold Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, black. A

BJ McLeod #78 Circle B Diecast Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, yellow with black designs. F

BJ McLeod #78 Superior Logistics Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue, white, and red, with some designs. B+

Anthony Alfredo #78 Dude Wipes Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue with black stripes. A

BJ McLeod #78 GUNK Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, Blue front with goo motif, red and white rear with dots. B+

Anthony Alfredo #78 Andy’s Frozen Custard Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, same as #3. A

BJ McLeod #78 Camden Medical Center Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue with yellow and white curve designs. C

BJ McLeod #78 The Daily Down Force/Out of the Groove Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, multi-colored designs with stripes. F

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB #84

Jimmie Johnson #84 Carvana Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, dark metallic blue with light blue stripes. A

Jimmie Johnson #84 Club Wyndham Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue with black roof, and arrows. A

Jimmie Johnson #84 Club Wyndham Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, black roof, blue with red and white stripes and stars with sublimated designs. F

TRACKHOUSE RACING #91

Kimi Räikkönen #91 ONX Chevy Camaro–No change. D

Shane van Gisbergen #91 Enhance Health Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, white with light and dark blue stripes. C

TRACKHOUSE RACING #99

Daniel Suárez #99 Jockey Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Daniel Suarez #99 Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, more neon elements added. F

Daniel Suarez #99 Freeway Insurance Chevy Camaro–No change. C

Daniel Suarez #99 Quaker State Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, same as Freeway Insurance, but with Quaker State colors. B-

Daniel Suarez #99 Worldwide Express Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, same as #1. F

Daniel Suarez #99 Pitbull/Freeway Insurance Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2023, same as Freeway Insurance, but with Pitbull on sides. D

Daniel Suarez #99 Quaker State Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Ricky Rudd’s 1990 #26 Quaker State Buick. A

Daniel Suarez #99 Trackhouse Motorplex Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, black with purple stripes. D

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Paint Scheme Grades-June 3, 2023

By David G. Firestone

Ross Chastain #1 Advent Health Patriotic Chevy Camaro-Reversing the red and white would work better, but this isn’t bad, so this gets a B.

Austin Dillon #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Patriotic Chevy Camaro-I don’t like the blue camo on the rear, and there could be more red. B+

Kevin Harvick #4 Mobil 1 Patriotic Ford Mustang-Removing the black takes a C scheme up to an A scheme, given how much better this looks! A

Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Patriotic Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Patriotic Ford Mustang-I can say that I like the color scheme, but the design scheme is not only awful, but doesn’t work with the color scheme. D-

Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Patriotic Chevy Camaro-A much cleaner, and better look. No complaints here! A

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Patriotic Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same D grade.

Denny Hamlin #11 Yahoo! Toyota Camry-Same scheme as last year, same B+ grade.

Ryan Blaney #12 Cherry Lime Body Armor Patriotic Ford Mustang-This is, without a doubt, the worst camo color scheme I have ever seen! It’s giving me motion sickness without even moving! F

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Patriotic Ford Mustang-This is a downgrade from the bold yet simple design of last year. It’s not bad, but a real downgrade. B+

J.J. Yeley #15 Patriot Mobile Patriotic Ford Mustang-It’s bold, it isn’t over designed, it has a great color scheme. A

AJ Allmendinger #16 Action Industries Patriotic Chevy Camaro-A bit too over designed, with too many elements. This isn’t too bad, so it gets a B.

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Patriotic Ford Mustang-I like the color change, this gives it more of a snake-like look, which is awesome! A

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Patriotic Toyota Camry-Much better than the #3, and much better than last year, so this gets an A.

Christopher Bell #20 Interstate Batteries Patriotic Toyota Camry-Camo used like this does NOT look good, and this is just horrid! This gets an F!

Bubba Wallace #23 Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream Toyota Camry-A simple, yet bold look, and it has a great color scheme. This earns an A.

William Byron #24 Liberty University Patriotic Chevy Camaro-While I dislike the camo, I do like the cleaned up car. I’ll give this a B.

Justin Haley #31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Patriotic Chevy Camaro-Toning down the stars on the front would earn this an A, but with the stars as they are, this gets a B.

Zane Smith #38 Boot Barn Ford Mustang-I don’t like camo on cars period, and this is not a good look at all. F

Ryan Preece #41 HaasTooling.com Patriotic Ford Mustang-It’ really comes across as a generic patriotic scheme, so I’ll give it a C.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Coca-Cola Chevy Camaro-While I like this scheme, I don’t really get it. What kind of Coke comes in gold cans? It’s good, but odd. A

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Patriotic Chevy Camaro-This legitimately hurts my eyes to look at! This is one of the worst American flag motif I have ever seen. F

Todd Gilliland #51 Ruedenbusch Ford Mustang-It’s bold, it isn’t over designed, it has a great color scheme. A

Jimmie Johnson #84 Club Wyndham Chevy Camaro-The black roof looks really out of place, and the sides are a mess. F

Shane van Gisbergen #91 Enhance Health Chevy Camaro-The good color scheme and the meh design scheme give this a C grade.

Throwback Thursdays-2023 Throwback Rankings

By David G Firestone

So here are my current rankings for the best throwbacks of 2023. If another throwback comes along, it will be added as such.

1-William Byron #24 Axalta Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Jeff Gordon’s 1998 Chromalusion Chevy Camaro. A

Even if this doesn’t change colors, this is still a great looking car, and it does take me back! This is another contender for best throwback of the year! A

2-Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Mark Donohue’s 1973 #16 AMC Matador. A

Yes! Yes! A thousand times YES! This is a damn good throwback of a damn good car from a dammed good driver in Mark Donohue! I can’t give this anything less than an A, and this is a top contender for throwback of the year!

3-Brennan Poole #15 Macc Door Systems Throwback Ford Mustang–New sponsor for 2023, based on Bobby Allison’s Hogdon scheme. A

I like the look, it’s very faithfully done, and the car works as a whole. A

4-Erik Jones #43 Allegiant Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Richard Petty’s 1969 STP Dodge. A

Another contender for Best Throwback of the year! A great look that was faithfully reproduced! This gets an A.

5-Erik Jones #43 STP Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Richard Petty’s 1984 Pontiac. A

At the time of writing, this is my favorite throwback so far! This is a great look, and earns an A.

6-Daniel Suarez #99 Quaker State Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Ricky Rudd’s 1990 #26 Quaker State Buick. A

This might be one of the most perfect throwback schemes, something which Justin Marks and Trackhouse do very well. Design, color, theme, and sponsor all come together to create another contender for best throwback of the year. A

7-Ty Gibbs #54 Shriners Children’s Throwback Toyota Camry–New sponsor for 2023, based on Bobby Labonte’s 1995 #18 NFL Hall of Fame Chevy. A

Yet another contender for best paint scheme of the year! This is amazing, and it really brings me back. A

8-Ty Dillon #77 Honest Charley Speed Shop Throwback Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2023, based on Joe Lee Johnson’s 1959 scheme. A

Great look, faithfully replicated, a good look all around. A

9-Michael McDowell #34 Fr8 Auctions Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Mark Martin’s #6 Folgers Coffee Ford Thunderbird. A

Yet another contender for best paint scheme of the year! I loved the old Mark Martin Folgers Coffee scheme from back in the day, and I love this now! This gets an A.

10-Ross Chastain #1 Worldwide Express Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Dale Jarrett’s 2001 #88 UPS Ford. A

I love Dale Jarrett, and I love a Dale Jarrett Throwback! This gets an A!

11-Corey LaJoie #7 Nations Guard Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Don LaJoie’s old ride. A

A really great look, the vintage look is great, and I can’t not like this! A

12-Chase Elliott #9 LLumar Window Film Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Bill Elliott’s #9 Evernham Dodge. A

Simple, bold, a great look, and the perfectly replicated door numbers all add up to give this scheme an A.

13-Harrison Burton #21 DEX Imaging Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Jeff Burton’s 1998 Exide Ford Tarus. A

Exide Batteries had some good schemes back in the day, and this one is bringing back fond memories. A

14-Todd Gilliland #38 Serial 1 Throwback Ford Mustang–New sponsor for 2023 based on Elton Sawyer’s Barbasol schemes. A

I really miss the old schemes of the 1990’s, this is just another example of a great look. A

15-Ryan Preece #41 United Rentals Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Jeff Preece’s #4 late model scheme. A

It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme, and that will always earn an A.

16-Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on old Castrol GTX colors. A

I’m getting some serious early 1990’s John Force vibes from this, and I love it! John Force Castrol was ALWAYS a great look!

17-Kevin Harvick #29 Busch Light Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on his 2001 Goodwrench Chevy. A

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! This might be one of my favorite throwback schemes EVER! This gets a solid A!

18-Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Foods Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Dale Jr.’s 2001 Budweiser/MLB All-Star Game Chevy. A

I’m kind of shocked this hasn’t been thrown back to more, but it’s still a good solid look. A

19-Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, ot a real throwback, but a great look, with vintage numbers, logos and design. A

The vintage logo is a great look, and I love the design, so this gets an A.

20-Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Tony Stewart’s 2000 Turkey Time winning Ford. A

This is a look that never gets old, no matter how many times it’s done. A

21-Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, based on Matt Kenseth’s #17 DeWalt Ford from 2003. A

I like the look, the car is well designed, and this gets an A.

22-Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on spotter Kevin Hamlin’s 2007 #42 Texaco Havoline Chevy Camaro. A

I never really liked any non plain black Texaco Havoline schemes at the time, but they’ve grown on me, and this is a rather faithful throwback, so this gets an A in my book!

23-Ryan Newman #51 Biohaven/Jacob Co. Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Ryan Newman’s 2002 Mobil 1 scheme. A

Another faithful throwback and one that looks really good. A

24-Noah Gragson #42 Sunseeker Resort Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Jimmie Johnson’s 2014 Coca-Cola 600 winning scheme. A

This was a bold look back then, and it’s a faithful replica now. A

25-Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Tony Stewart’s 2009 Xfinity Series Hendrickcars.com scheme. A

It’s a great look, very accurate, and the car has a bold look. A

26-Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Country Crock Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, based on Dale Jarrett’s 2001 #88 UPS Ford. B+

Where the #1 had more authentic logos, this is not as good, and the grilled cheese sandwich just doesn’t work as well. If this wasn’t a throwback, this would get an A, but the inaccuracies take it to a B+

27-Kevin Harvick #4 Sunny Delight Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, based on Kevin Harvick’s planned AOL Scheme. B+

The colors aren’t accurate, and the brand new Sunny Delight logo is kind of jarring. This gets a B+

28-Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto Owner’s Insurance Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, based on a 2017 scheme. B

While it’s a good look, I don’t see how this scheme is based on 2017. Was it based on Auto Owner’s Insurance, Mattress Row, or Bass Pro Shop? It’s not a real throwback, since those would get solid A’s, but this gets a B.

Paint Scheme Grades-May 27, 2023

By David G. Firestone

Austin Cindric #2 Keystone Light Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Corey LaJoie #7 TD Bank Chevy Camaro-The white is wholly pointless, the car looks awful. If the car was green or red this would be an A, but this is a C.

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

Ryan Blaney #12 Menards/Wrangler Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Chase Briscoe #14 Ford Performance Racing School Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Ford Mustang-Reversing the colors really works here. The car has a great look, and I think this is amazing! A

Bubba Wallace #23 Columbia Sportswear Toyota Camry-I like the water motif, it works surprising well for race cars. The black rear looks good, it isn’t over done. This gets an A.

Michael McDowell #34 Fr8 Auctions Throwback Ford Mustang-Yet another contender for best paint scheme of the year! I loved the old Mark Martin Folgers Coffee scheme from back in the day, and I love this now! This gets an A.

Todd Gilliland #38 Boot Barn Ford Mustang-Getting rid of the paint chips would work much better, but it isn’t awful so this gets a B.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Coke Zero Chevy Camaro-Not a bad look, but the black is definitely a better look. A-

Daniel Suarez #99 Trackhouse Motorplex Chevy Camaro-I like the black and purple, but holy hell is this over designed! I can’t give this anything but a D, so I won’t.

Paint Scheme Grades-May 20, 2023

By David G. Firestone

Kevin Harvick #4 Sunny Delight Throwback Ford Mustang-The colors aren’t accurate, and the brand new Sunny Delight logo is kind of jarring. This gets a B+

Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Chevy Camaro-It’s a great look, very accurate, and the car has a bold look. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Throwback Ford Mustang-I’m getting some serious early 1990’s John Force vibes from this, and I love it! John Force Castrol was ALWAYS a great look!

Corey LaJoie #7 Nations Guard Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same D grade.

Corey LaJoie #7 Nations Guard Throwback Chevy Camaro-A really great look, the vintage look is great, and I can’t not like this! A

Chase Elliott #9 LLumar Window Film Throwback Chevy Camaro-Simple, bold, a great look, and the perfectly replicated door numbers all add up to give this scheme an A.

Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Throwback Toyota Camry-The vintage logo is a great look, and I love the design, so this gets an A.

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Throwback Ford Mustang-This is a look that never gets old, no matter how many times it’s done. A

Brennan Poole #15 VDL Strong Ford Mustang-I think the red isn’t needed, otherwise, this is a great scheme. A

Brennan Poole #15 Macc Door Systems Throwback Ford Mustang-I like the look, it’s very faithfully done, and the car works as a whole. A

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto Owner’s Insurance Throwback Toyota Camry-While it’s a good look, I don’t see how this scheme is based on 2017. Was it based on Auto Owner’s Insurance, Mattress Row, or Bass Pro Shop? It’s not a real throwback, since those would get solid A’s, but this gets a B.

Harrison Burton #21 DEX Imaging Throwback Ford Mustang-Exide Batteries had some good schemes back in the day, and this one is bringing back fond memories. A

Bubba Wallace #23 Dr. Pepper Toyota Camry-It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme, and that will always earn an A.

Todd Gilliland #38 Serial 1 Throwback Ford Mustang-I really miss the old schemes of the 1990’s, this is just another example of a great look. A

Ryan Preece #41 United Rentals Throwback Ford Mustang-It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme, and that will always earn an A.

Noah Gragson #42 Sunseeker Resort Throwback Chevy Camaro-This was a bold look back then, and it’s a faithful replica now. A

Erik Jones #43 Allegiant Throwback Chevy Camaro-Another contender for Best Throwback of the year! A great look that was faithfully reproduced! This gets an A.

Tyler Reddick #45 Forward Together Toyota Camry-I can’t confirm it’s a Sharpie throwback, but it does look good, so it gets an A.

Ryan Newman #51 Biohaven/Jacob Co. Throwback Ford Mustang-Another faithful throwback and one that looks really good. A

Ty Gibbs #54 Shriners Children’s Throwback Toyota Camry-Yet another contender for best paint scheme of the year! This is amazing, and it really brings me back. A

Ty Dillon #77 Honest Charley Speed Shop Throwback Chevy Camaro-Great look, faithfully replicated, a good look all around. A

BJ McLeod #78 The Daily Down Force/Out of the Groove Chevy Camaro-Too many contrasting colors, and too much going on. F

Paint Scheme Grades-May 13, 2023

By David G. Firestone

Ross Chastain #1 Worldwide Express Throwback Chevy Camaro-I love Dale Jarrett, and I love a Dale Jarrett Throwback! This gets an A!

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light #Break4Busch Ford Mustang-The car is a little too cluttered. Getting rid of the corn would take this to at least a B+ if not an A-, but this gets a B.

Brad Keselowski #6 King’s Hawaiian/Guardians of the Galaxy Ford Mustang-I loves me a good fade, and the fade from orange to a space motif looks amazing! A

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Foods Throwback Ford Mustang-I’m kind of shocked this hasn’t been thrown back to more, but it’s still a good solid look. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Throwback Ford Mustang-That shade of blue and shade of gold works well with the Menard’s colors, and the design scheme works well too. A.

AJ Allmendinger #16 Campers Inn RV Chevy Camaro-The red is really pointless here, and the green designs, as well as the shade do NOT look good. This gets a B, since it isn’t too over designed.

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Body Guard Ford Mustang-The gray and blue looked great. The gray and orange, not so much. This went from an A- down to a B.

Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil Throwback Ford Mustang-Yes! Yes! A thousand times YES! This is a damn good throwback of a damn good car from a dammed good driver in Mark Donohue! I can’t give this anything less than an A, and this is a top contender for throwback of the year!

Bubba Wallace #23 Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar Toyota Camry-It’s a smooth look, with a great color scheme, and that will ALWAYS earn an A.

William Byron #24 Axalta Throwback Chevy Camaro-Even if this doesn’t change colors, this is still a great looking car, and it does take me back! This is another contender for best throwback of the year! A

Tyler Reddick #45 McDonald’s Toyota Camry-For a company with two really good base colors, red and yellow, McDonald’s is really keen on using gray for some reason, and I have to say, it just doesn’t work. McDonald’s should stick to their simple, yet effective and iconic colors. Since this isn’t over designed, this gets a D.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Country Crock Throwback Chevy Camaro-Where the #1 had more authentic logos, this is not as good, and the grilled cheese sandwich just doesn’t work as well. If this wasn’t a throwback, this would get an A, but the inaccuracies take it to a B+

Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Throwback Chevy Camaro-I never really liked any non plain black Texaco Havoline schemes at the time, but they’ve grown on me, and this is a rather faithful throwback, so this gets an A in my book!

BJ McLeod #78 Camden Medical Center Chevy Camaro-A good color scheme combined with a mediocre design scheme will earn a C.

Daniel Suarez #99 Quaker State Throwback Chevy Camaro-This might be one of the most perfect throwback schemes, something which Justin Marks and Trackhouse do very well. Design, color, theme, and sponsor all come together to create another contender for best throwback of the year. A

Paint Scheme Grades-May 6, 2023

By David G. Firestone

Austin Cindric #2 Menards/Great Stuff Ford Mustang-Same scheme as Richmond, same A grade.

Kevin Harvick #4 Hunt Brothers/Realtree Ford Mustang-The black works well with the camo, the green, not so much. The good and bad cancel each other out, and this gets a C.

Corey LaJoie #7 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same A- grade.

Brennan Poole #15 Millennium Jet Card Ford Mustang-A good color scheme with a bad design color scheme gets a C

Christopher Bell #20 Mac Tools Toyota Camry-A smooth look with a great color scheme will always earn an A.

Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Throwback Toyota Camry-I like the look, the car is well designed, and this gets an A.

Justin Haley #31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same B+ grade.

Justin Haley #31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection/World Autism Month Chevy Camaro-The way the puzzle pieces are forced looks really odd, and it takes the scheme down to a C.

Michael McDowell #34 A&W Root Beer Float Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Todd Gilliland #36 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang-Simple, bold, and perfect, this gets an A.

Ryan Preece #41 Mohawk Northeast Ford Mustang-I like the color scheme here, but the car is a tad too over designed. This gets a B+

Erik Jones #43 STP Chevy Camaro-At the time of writing, this is my favorite throwback so far! This is a great look, and earns an A.

Tyler Reddick #45 Ronald McDonald House Toyota Camry-Get rid of the black rear, and this scheme will get a solid A, this gets an A-.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Icy Hot Chevy Camaro-The shades of blue work well, and the design is great, so this gets an A.

Daniel Suarez #99 Pitbull/Freeway Insurance Chevy Camaro-The new look isn’t great, and I think that the car is over designed, so this gets a D.

Paint Scheme Grades-April 29, 2023

By David G. Firestone

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

Corey LaJoie #7 AeroVanti Chevy Camaro-I don’t like the yellow, other than that, this is a good scheme. A-

Kyle Busch #8 McLaren Custom Grills Chevy Camaro-Great color scheme, the smoke is a nice touch, and it isn’t over designed. A

Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors “You Old Goat” Ford Mustang-A smooth look with a great color scheme will always earn an A.

Riley Herbst #15 Mechanix/Monster Ford Mustang-There are two contrasting styles here, and they look odd together. F

A.J. Allmendinger #16 Black’s Tire Chevy Camaro-This is a great look, especially when compared to last year’s scheme. A

Bubba Wallace #23 Columbia Sportswear Toyota Camry-This is a good fade, and the fish motif works well. This gets an A.

Ryan Preece #41 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford Mustang-Same scheme as #4, same A grade.

Noah Gragson #42 Wendy’s Chevy Camaro-A smooth look with a great color scheme will always earn an A.

Erik Jones #43 Bommarito Automotive Group Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same C grade.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Cheez-It Chevy Camaro-Get rid of the blue stripes and this will be a solid A. With the blue stripes, this gets an A-.

JJ Yeley #51 Jacob Companies Ford Mustang-The new stripes don’t really detract from the scheme, and this gets an A.

Paint Scheme Grades-April 22, 2023

By David G. Firestone

Ross Chastain #1 Worldwide Express/Unishippers Chevy Camaro-This is actually worse than World Wide Express, the added colors do NOTHING to help, and everything to hinder. F

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

Kevin Harvick #4 Hunt Brothers/Realtree Ford Mustang-No white, no orange, perfect ratio of black to camo, this is a good scheme that gets an A.

Kyle Busch #8 Mark III Employee Benefits Chevy Camaro-A smooth look with a great color scheme will always earn an A.

JJ Yeley will drive the #15 Isaacson Concrete & Excavating Ford Mustang-Get rid of the white, and this would be a solid A scheme, but with the white, it’s an A-

Chris Buescher #17 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-Blue replacing beige is a major step up, and if this wasn’t already an A graded scheme, would make it an A scheme.

Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Power Stack Toyota Camry-First off, I swore that this was a scheme last year, but I was wrong. With that said, the black lightning works, the yellow works, but this just doesn’t. It looks like two different people designed the same scheme. As such, this gets a C.

Christopher Bell #20 SHINGRIX Toyota Camry-Same scheme as #11, same A grade.

Joey Logano #22 Verizon Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Michael McDowell #34 Long John Silver’s Ford Mustang-Same scheme as #38 same C grade.

Todd Gilliland #38 Frontline Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same F grade.

Anthony Alfredo #78 Andy’s Frozen Custard Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as #3 same A grade.

Daniel Suarez #99 Worldwide Express Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as #1 same F grade.

Paint Scheme Grades-April 15, 2023

By David G. Firestone

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light #Break4Busch Ford Mustang-I like the idea, but this isn’t well done. The dirt looks off, and it’s over designed. It’s not awful, so this gets a C.

Ryan Blaney #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Ryan Blaney #12 Menards/Maytag Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Chase Briscoe #14 Magical Vacation Planner Ford Mustang-I hate picture motifs, and this would be much better without it. With the mosaic, this gets an F.

JJ Yeley #15 Public SQ Ford Mustang-Same scheme as #51, same B+ grade.

AJ Allmendinger #16 Gain Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Bubba Wallace #23 McDonald’s/Dr. Pepper Toyota Camry-I hate this look, it’s not great, the random white areas are just awful, and I can’t say anything good. F

Justin Haley #31 Tide Chevy Camaro-These new designs are too much. They don’t look good, and it takes a B scheme down to a D, I do like Tide as a car sponsor.

Erik Jones #43 Club Wyndham Chevy Camaro-A smooth look with a great color scheme and earn an A.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger/Irish Spring Body Wash Chevy Camaro-This is a better look with the cleaned up sides. This goes from a C to a B

Austin Hill #62 Realtree Chevy Camaro-As much as I hate camo, this isn’t bad. The lack of orange helps, and this gets a C.

Anthony Alfredo #78 Dude Wipes Chevy Camaro-I like the look here, the color scheme is good, and the car looks great. A

BJ McLeod #78 GUNK Chevy Camaro-I would like this with smaller logos. The giant GUNK logo is so visually distracting, that it takes an A grade down to a B+