Who’s ready for Darlington? We know we are. We can’t wait to see all the new throwback paint schemes. As one commenter wrote, “this race is going to be so f*cking pretty.” Below are our top 16 picks in no particular order for the best paint schemes. We want to know which cars make your list. Leave us a comment.
Logano’s throwback scheme was inspired by Bobby Labonte and will honor Pennzoil’s 20th anniversary of its first win with Labonte
Greg Biffle’s Alan Kulwicki Hooter’s “Underbird” throwback
Brad Keselowski’s Miller Lite throwback was designed to look like a 1972 beer can
McMuray’s car is a throwback to Bill Elliott’s 1997 McDonald’s “Mac Tonight” scheme
Austin Dillon scheme is a throwback to Ricky Rudd
Kasey Kahne’s Darlington ride is a replica of Terry Labonte’s No. 44 J.D. Stacy Buick that he ran in 1982
Regan Smith throwback pain scheme was inspired by Alan Kulwicki
Tony Stewart will drive a Bobby Allison Coke throwback
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Matt Kenseth and the #TideRide is a throwback to Darrell Waltrip’s 1987 car
David Ragan special Dr Pepper paint scheme is a look back at that familiar song “I’m a Pepper” we grew up with
Chris Buescher car will take a stylistic homage to sponsor Love’s Travel Stops
Aric Almirola is honoring his boss Richard “The King” Petty with a 1979 throwback
This paint scheme is 3 years older than me! Throwing it back to @Target's first-ever racecar for @TooToughToTame. pic.twitter.com/dxGBCv13uI
— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) August 23, 2016
Kyle Larson’s throwback paint scheme honors Chip Ganassi Racing’s IndyCar history
AJ’s car pays tribute to Bruce Hill who drove the No. 47 from 1975 to 1977
Who didn’t like Orange Crush soda growing up? Matt DiBenedetto’s No. 83 Orange Crush paint scheme pays homage to the 70s.
Dale won’t be behind the wheel, but his Darlington paint scheme pays tribute to ‘Gray Ghost.’