The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-March 7, 2026

By David G. Firestone

Ross Chastain #1 Kubota Chevy Camaro-Adding more black is a slight upgrade. C

Austin Cindric #2 Menard’s/Quaker State Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same C grade.

Noah Gragson #4 Straight Talk Wireless Ford Mustang-Nothing really wrong here. The design and color schemes are solid. A

Brad Keselowski #6 Consumer Cellular Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A- grade.

Ryan Blaney #12 Dent Wizard Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same C grade.

AJ Allmendinger #16 Campers Inn RV Chevy Camaro-No real change one way or the other. B

Chris Buescher #17 Fry’s/Artesano/Kraft Ford Mustang-I really like the look of the cheese and the cheese sandwich. A

Christopher Bell #20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota Camry-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang-I really like the look here, this should be the primary scheme! A

Austin Hill #33 United Rentals Chevy Camaro-In a vacuum this scheme would get a D, but compared to last year, this gets a C, as it is a vast improvements.

Todd Gilliland #34 Long John Silver’s Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same C grade.

John Hunter Nemechek #42 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry-In a vacuum this scheme would get an F, but compared to last year, this gets a D-, as it is a vast improvements.

Tyler Reddick #45 Jordan Brand Toyota Camry-I love the red fade, and the car has a nice design. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Pylon Aviation Chevy Camaro-Good color scheme, and mediocre color scheme will always earn a C.

Alex Bowman #48 Ally/Best Friends Chevy Camaro-This is a much better look than previous years, and I like the look. It’s solid and not overdone. A

Cody Ware #51 Super.com Chevy Camaro-It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme will ALWAYS earn an A.

Ty Gibbs #54 AMPM Toyota Camry-While I do like the color scheme, the design scheme is awful, and it kills the whole scheme. F

Connor Zilisch #88 Wendy’s Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as #1, same F grade.

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