By David G. Firestone
Well, the throwback race is officially behind us, so I’m going to grade all of the throwback schemes. As per the norm, the #1 scheme will win the Schemie for Best Throwback. Without further ado, let’s get started!
1-Ross Chastain #77 Dirty Mo Media Throwback Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2020, based on Dale Earnhardt’s 1976 Hy-Gain Chevy Malibu. A
2-Austin Dillon #3 American Ethanol Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, based on Junior Johnson’s #3 Holly Farms Chevy. A
3-Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 Cash App Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, based on D.K. Ulrich’s #6 scheme Richard Petty ran at the 1986 Coca-Cola 600. A
4-Josh Bilicki #7 Insurance King Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, based on Tommy Baldwin Sr.’s modified car. A
5-Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2020, based on Cale Yarborough’s 1973 Chevy Laguna. A
6-Matt DiBenedetto #21 Motorcraft Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on The Wood Brothers’ 1963 Ford Galaxie. A
7-Cole Custer #41 HaasTooling.com Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on Curtis Turner’s 1965 Ford Galaxie. A
8-Joey Gase #51 Jacob Companies Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, based on Stroker Ace’s car from Stroker Ace. A
9-Timmy Hill #66 RoofClaim.com Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2020, based on Phil Parsons’ 1984 Skoal Bandit. A
10-James Davison #53 Signing Day Sports Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on Tom Sneva’s 1983 Chevy. A
11-Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on Bobby Allison’s 1985 Miller Lite scheme. A
12-Brennan Poole #15 Remember Everyone Deployed Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, based on Ricky Rudd’s 1985 Ford Thunderbird. A
13-Kyle Busch #18 M&M’s Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2020, based on Elliot Sadler’s 2004 Ford Taurus. A
14-Clint Bowyer #14 Peak Throwback Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on Kyle Petty’s 1990 Rockingham scheme. A
15-Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on 1997 Busch beer can design. A
16-John Hunter Nemechek #38 Citgard Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on Elliot Sadler’s Citgo scheme from 1999-2000. A
17-Martin Truex Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2020, based on Martin’s 2004 Xfinity Series car. A
18-Tyler Reddick #8 Cat Power Throwback Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2020, Jeff Burton’s 1994 Rookie of the Year Rabestos Ford Thunderbird. A
19-William Byron #24 Liberty University Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, based on Jimmie Johnson’s 2013 All-Star Scheme. A
20-Daniel Suarez #96 ARRIS Throwback Toyota Camry–New sponsor for 2020, based on Suarez’s 2018 ARRIS Camry. A
21-Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on Paul Menard and his 2003 ARCA victory at Talladega. A-
22-Brad Keselowski #2 Discount Tire Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on Brad’s 2010 Discount Tire Championship winning Ford . A-
23-Ty Dillon #13 GEICO Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, based on Todd Bodine’s 2010 Truck Series Championship winning Toyota Tundra. B+
24-Ryan Newman #6 Oscar Meyer Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, honoring his 1999 USAC Silver Crown Series Championship. B+
25-Quin Houff #00 Throwback Permatex Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, black with spiral on hood, and beach motif on sides. B
26-Erik Jones #20 SportClips Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2020, Tony Stewart’s 2005 Martinsville Home Depot scheme. B
27-Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, based on Jimmie Johnson’s 2009 Championship scheme. C
28-Alex Bowman #88 Truck Hero/Chevy Group Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2020, honors Jimmie Johnson’s 2006 championship season. C
29-Christopher Bell #95 JBL Throwback Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2020, based on Bell’s 2017 Truck Series Championship JBL scheme. F
30-JJ Yeley #27 Jacob Companies Throwback Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, based on Kenny Irwin’s 1997 Nerf Ford Thunderbird. F
Next week, some dirt track memorabilia!
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