The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Tracker-May 31, 2017

By David G. Firestone CHIP GANASSI RACING TEAM #1 Jamie McMurray #1 GearWrench Chevy SS-New sponsor for 2017, black, with yellow, and red stripes across bottom. A Jamie McMurray #1 Cessna Chevy SS–No change. B+ Jamie McMurray #1 Cessna/McDonald’s Chevy SS–New scheme for 2017, blue front, red rear, stripes between. A Jamie McMurray #1 McDonald’s […]

The Driver Suit Blog-My Thoughts on a Lack of Discussion on Nomex

By David G. Firestone So after over 15 hours and 1262 miles of auto racing, the Memorial Day Trifecta is complete. The Grand Prix of Monaco, The Indianapolis 500, and the Coca Cola 600 have passed us by. I watched all 3 events, and I noticed something that I’d been wondering about, and it really […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Introduction to Racing Press Kits-Kelly Moore-1999

Season 4 begins with a Kelly Moore kit from 1999.

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-May 27,2017

By David G. Firestone. Jamie McMurray #1 McDonald’s $1 Any Size Soft Drink Chevy SS-Same basic scheme as McDonald’s, same A grade. Brad Keselowski #2 Miller Lite Patriotic Ford Fusion-The scaled down look is good, the flag motif works very well. It’s a good looking car that isn’t over done, and I give it an […]

The Driver Suit Blog-The Golden Anniversary of Nomex in Auto Racing

By David G. Firestone Memorial Day is a day to honor the sacrifice of those who paid the ultimate price keeping our freedoms free. Our servicemen should always be the focal point of Memorial Day. From Saratoga to Afghanistan, from Gettysburg to Vietnam, throughout the history of our country, our soldiers have fought for us, […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Throwback Thursday-Carlos Reutemann-1976

Carlos Reutemann races at Monaco in his 1976 #7 Martini Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT45 Red works well for a race car, and this shade of red works well. The Martini stripes are very good as a design. The stripes look good on the sides, tail, and front. I also like the diagonally positioned number on the […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Tracker-May 24, 2017

The Driver Suit Blog-Introduction to Sports Memorabilia-Beitel Lottery Ball Set

Season 17 concludes with a set of Criterion style Beitel lottery balls concludes Season 17 of Introduction to Sports Memorabilia

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-May 20, 2017

By David G. Firestone. Brad Keselowski #2 Elite Support/Freightliner Ford Fusion-The Penske template works well with this color scheme, it has a good look, and I give it an A Trevor Bayne #6 Roush Performance Ford Fusion-Same scheme as 2016 #16, same A grade. Reed Sorenson #15 Harrah’s Casino Chevy SS-It’s a smooth look, with […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Pit Crew Shirts-Fashon and Racing Meet

By David G. Firestone I’m not a fashionista…and that’s putting it lightly. I wear my work uniform to work, and when I’m off duty, I wear t-shirts, and shorts, especially while lounging around the house. When I go out with friends and/or family, or when I go to races, I will wear pit crew shirts. […]