Paint Grades Tracker-April 19, 2025

By David G. Firestone

Corey LaJoie #01 Schluter Systems Ford Mustang-A smooth look with a great color scheme will always earn an A.

Ross Chastain #1 Busch Light Flannel Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Austin Cindric #2 Snap On Ford Mustang-Not bad, but last year’s scheme is better. A-

Noah Gragson #4 Rural King Ford Mustang-Nothing really wrong here. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Kroger/Oscar Mayer/Rustik Oven Ford Mustang-The color works, the design works, this scheme looks great. A

Justin Haley #7 NationsGuard Chevy Camaro-The gray is pointless, and the car is a bit over design. C

Ty Dillon #10 Okuma Chevy Camaro-The blue is a tad over designed, but otherwise it looks great. A-

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

AJ Allmendinger #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevy Camaro-This is a good, solid look, nothing wrong here. A

Jesse Love #33 C4 Energy Chevy Camaro-Get rid of the snowflakes, and this would be perfect. A-

Zane Smith #38 Aaron’s Ford Mustang-I love this scheme, as it reminds me of the old Michael Waltrip Racing Aaron’s scheme. A

Ryan Preece #60 Boost by Kroger Ford Mustang-Pink is an awful color for a race car, and this shade of pink is the worst. F

Josh Bilicki #66 Manscaped Ford Mustang-The blue camo is just awful, and the car looks hideous as a result. F

Carson Hocevar #77 Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as #7, same A grade.

Shane van Gisbergen #88 Safety Culture Chevy Camaro-Last year’s scheme was bad, this is just as bad. Too over designed, with too many colors. F