The Driver Suit Blog-Throwback Thursday-Davey Allison-1991

By David G. Firestone Davey Allison’s Texaco Havoline Ford Thunderbird speeds down the track in 1991. The white-outlined gold numbers are gone, as is the metallic gold stripe. They have been replaced with a new design red number, and yellow letters, respectively. I like the new rounder numbers, and the shade of red works well […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Tracker-June 29, 2016

By David G. Firestone CHIP GANASSI RACING TEAM #1 Jamie McMurray #1 Cessna/Beechcraft Chevy SS–New scheme for 2016, blue top, reverse wave formation across sides, white bottom, with silver accents. B+ Jamie McMurray #1 Sherwin Williams Chevy SS–New scheme for 2016, main design has been moved slightly to the rear. 150’th anniversary logo added to […]

The Driver Suit Blog-My Thoughts On Vacation

By David G. Firestone Just a short article this week. I love writing The Driver Suit Blog, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes I need a break. As such, starting this Saturday, I’m going to take my annual summer sabbatical. I need a chance to decompress and get away from the hectic pace that is […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Introduction to Racing Press Kits-Scott Hansen 1999

A Scott Hanson press kit, from 1999, will be examined this week, which also has an autographed hero card.

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-June 25, 2016

By David G. Firestone Kevin Harvick #4 Mobil 1 Chevy SS-Same scheme as Mobil 1 #14, Same A grade. Greg Biffle #16 Kleen Performance Plus Motor Oil Ford Fusion-Good color scheme, black looks good, and the silver, yellow, and white works well. The design is mediocre at best. The “cutting edge” design is over and […]

The Driver Suit Blog-The Vest Project Part 8-Brazillian Flair

By David G. Firestone The Vest Project rolls on with this week’s installment. You often see sponsors who are loyal to drivers, but here is a case where the loyalty is deeper that you might think. Duroline is a maker of brake parts from Brazil. In recent years, they had been in NASCAR, with fellow […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Thrownback Thursday-Dave Marcus-1991

By David G. Firestone Dave Marcus is paying tribute to the United States Coast Guard in his 1991 Chevy Lumina. The aqua works well with the sponsor, and the red and white stripes look good too. The door numbers look better on the door than on the roof for some reason. The black border doesn’t […]