My thoughts on the Clash, sandwiches, and streaming.
https://www.subway.com/en-US/restaurant/46614-0/menu/category/853
https://variety.com/2023/streaming/news/peacock-spending-3-billion-peak-2023-1235503100/
My thoughts on the Clash, sandwiches, and streaming.
https://www.subway.com/en-US/restaurant/46614-0/menu/category/853
https://variety.com/2023/streaming/news/peacock-spending-3-billion-peak-2023-1235503100/
By David G. Firestone
TRACKHOUSE RACING #1
Ross Chastain #1 Kubota/Onx Homes Chevy Camaro–No change. B
Ross Chastain #1 Jockey Chevy Camaro–No change. A
Ross Chastain #1 Worldwide Express/Advent Health Chevy Camaro–No change. F
Ross Chastain #1 Advent Health Chevy Camaro–No change. F
TEAM PENSKE #2
Austin Cindric #2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang–No Change. A
Austin Cindric #2 Autotrader Ford Mustang–No Change. A
Austin Cindric #2 Freightliner/eCascadia Ford Mustang–No change. D
RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #3
Austin Dillon #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, white removed, camo added. B
Austin Dillon #3 Get Bioethanol Chevy Camaro–No change. B
STEWART HAAS RACING #4
Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light Ford Mustang–No Change. A
Kevin Harvick #4 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some changes to stripes on side. B+
Kevin Harvick #4 Rheem Ford Mustang–No change. B+
Kevin Harvick #4 Gear Wrench Ford Mustang–No change. A
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #5
Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Chevy Camaro–No change. A
ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #6
Brad Keselowski #6 Elk Grove Manufacturing and Technology Expo Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, white with red and blue designs. B
Brad Keselowski #6 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, white with blue and beige designs. A
Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, black with green and red stripes. A
Brad Keselowski #6 King’s Hawaiian Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, blue removed, green added. A
SPIRE MOTORSPORTS #7
Corey LaJoie #7 The Jessie Rees Foundation Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue, black, teal, and white with a series of stripes. C
Corey LaJoie #7 Celsius Chevy Camaro–No change. A
Corey LaJoie #7 Animal Control Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, light orange with raccoons. A
RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #8
Kyle Busch #8 Alsco Uniforms Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, black added, side design changed. B+
Kyle Busch #8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, solid red, with black bottom and biscuits. A
Kyle Busch #8 BetMGM Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, green and black with cleaned up sides. A
Kyle Busch #8 Netspend Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, light blue with red and orange stripes. D-
Kyle Busch #8 3Chi Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, black, and gold with cutting edge designs. A
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #9
Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, more blue added, some new stripes. A
Chase Elliott #9 Hooters Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, black with orange designs. A
Chase Elliott #9 Kelly Blue Book Chevy Camaro–No change. A
STEWART HAAS RACING #10
Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Foods Ford Mustang–No Change. A-
JOE GIBBS RACING #11
Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry–No Change. A
Denny Hamlin #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, some new designs added. A-
Denny Hamlin #11 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry–No change. F
TEAM PENSKE #12
Ryan Blaney #12 Discount Tire Ford Mustang–No Change. A
Ryan Blaney #12 Wabash Ford Mustang–No Change. A-
Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Duracel Ford Mustang–No change. A
Ryan Blaney #12 Menards/Great Lakes Flooring Ford Mustang–No change. A
KAULIG RACING #13
Chandler Smith #13 Quick Tie Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, white with red and teal. B
STEWART HAAS RACING #14
Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang–No change. C
RICK WARE RACING #15
JJ Yeley #15 CW & Sons Infrastructure Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black and red with curves. A
KAULIG RACING #16
AJ Allmendinger #16 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, green and white with designs. A
ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #17
Chris Buescher #17 Pala Casino Resort and Spa Ford Mustang–No change. A
Chris Buescher #17 Pala Casino Resort and Spa Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, blue, pink, and gray with slight design. D
Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Ford Mustang–No change. A
Chris Buescher #17 Fifth-Third Bank Ford Mustang–No change. F
Chris Buescher #17 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, same as #6. A
Chris Buescher #17 Castrol Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, same as #6. A
JOE GIBBS RACING #19
Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto Owner’s Insurance Toyota Camry–No Change. A-
Martin Truex Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, sublimated designs added, orange reduced. C-
Martin Truex Jr. #19 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry–No change. F
JOE GIBBS RACING #20
Christopher Bell #20 Rheem Toyota Camry–No change. A
Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, new designs. A-
Christopher Bell #20 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, same as #11. F
WOOD BROTHERS RACING #21
Harrison Burton #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang–No Change. A
TEAM PENSKE #22
Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang–No change. A
Joey Logano #22 Auto Trader Ford Mustang–No change. A
Joey Logano #22 AAA Southern California Ford Mustang–No change. A
Joey Logano #22 AAA Insurance Ford Mustang–No change. A
23XI RACING #23
Bubba Wallace #23 DoorDash Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, more designs, different shade of red. C
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #24
William Byron #24 Liberty University Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, side colors reversed. A
William Byron #24 RAPTOR Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, white sides added. B+
KAULIG RACING #31
Justin Haley #31 Cirkul Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue and white with water designs. A
FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #34
Michael McDowell #34 Fr8 Auctions Ford Mustang–No change. A
Michael McDowell #34 Love’s Truck Stops Ford Mustang–No change. A-
Michael McDowell #34 Quincy Compressor Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black with purple designs. F
FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #38
Todd Gilliland #38 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, red with white. A
Todd Gilliland #38 Speedy Cash Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black with green and red. A
Todd Gilliland #38 Quincy Compressor Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, same as #34. F
STEWART HAAS RACING #41
Ryan Preece #41 United Rentals Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some design changes. B
Ryan Preece #41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, red, black, and white with designs on sides. A
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB #42
Noah Gragson #42 Sunseeker Resort Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, red with stripes. D-
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB #43
Erik Jones #43 Allegiant Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, slight design change. A
23XI RACING #45
Tyler Reddick #45 MoneyLion Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, green and black with designs across car. C-
JTG DAUGHERTY RACING #47
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Cottonelle Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, front cleaned up. C
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Food4Less/Velveeta Chevy Camaro–No change. A
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #48
Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Day Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue fade to white with designs. D
Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Night Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue fade to black with designs. C
RICK WARE RACING #51
Cody Ware #51 Biohaven Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, same as Nurtec. A
JOE GIBBS RACING #54
Ty Gibbs #54 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2023, same as #11. F
BEARD MOTORSPORTS #62
Austin Hill #62 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevy Camaro–No change. A
SPIRE MOTORSPORTS #77
Ty Dillon #77 Ferris Mowers Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, more designs added. B+
Ty Dillon #77 NASCAR Fan Rewards Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, black and white with colored stripes. B
LIVE FAST MOTORSPORTS #78
Josh Bilicki #78 Zeigler Auto Group Chevy Camaro–No change. C
BJ McLeod #78 B’laster Ford Mustang–No change. D-
B.J. McLeod #78 Celsius Ford Mustang–No change. A
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB #84
Jimmie Johnson #84 Carvana Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, dark metallic blue with light blue stripes. A
TRACKHOUSE RACING #99
By David G. Firestone
Austin Dillon #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevy Camaro-Camo is a downgrade, the car looks cluttered. It’s a downgrade from last year. B
Kevin Harvick #4 Gear Wrench Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.
Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Toyota Camry-A bit more cluttered than last year’s design, but still not bad. A-
Michael McDowell #34 Quincy Compressor Ford Mustang-I hate the shade of purple, and the design looks awful, so this gets an F.
Todd Gilliland #38 Quincy Compressor Ford Mustang-Same scheme as #34, same F grade.
Ty Dillon #77 Ferris Mowers Chevy Camaro-The lack of white works, but the new design is too cluttered up to get anything more than a B+
Some news, some thoughts on stadiums, and some thoughts on Power Slap this week.
https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/why-are-bears-moving-arlington-heights-heres-what-we-know
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-bears-stadium-beating-packers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldier_Field
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Bears
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_Field
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truist_Park
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_White
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Slap
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.team-guide-williams-f1s-sleeping-giants-with-an-american-rookie-at-the-wheel.2oTU9kZoWQILs4w934r9A2.html
https://www.nhra.com/news/2023/jcm-racing-teams-tim-wilkerson-expands-partnership-scag
https://www.jayski.com/2023/01/23/chase-elliott-named-favorite-to-win-2023-cup-series-championship/
https://www.jayski.com/2023/01/24/teams-optimistic-about-deal-with-nascar-on-tv-rights-revenue/
https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/cup-teams-path-forward-revenue-sharing-deal/10423941/
Local Forecast – Slower by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3988-local-forecast—slower
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
By David G. Firestone
TRACKHOUSE RACING #1
Ross Chastain #1 Kubota/Onx Homes Chevy Camaro–No change. B
TEAM PENSKE #2
Austin Cindric #2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang–No Change. A
Austin Cindric #2 Autotrader Ford Mustang–No Change. A
RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #3
Austin Dillon #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, white removed, camo added. B
STEWART HAAS RACING #4
Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light Ford Mustang–No Change. A
Kevin Harvick #4 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some changes to stripes on side. B+
Kevin Harvick #4 Rheem Ford Mustang–No change. B+
Kevin Harvick #4 Gear Wrench Ford Mustang–No change. A
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #5
Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Chevy Camaro–No change. A
ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #6
Brad Keselowski #6 Elk Grove Manufacturing and Technology Expo Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, white with red and blue designs. B
Brad Keselowski #6 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, white with blue and beige designs. A
Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, black with green and red stripes. A
SPIRE MOTORSPORTS #7
Corey LaJoie #7 The Jessie Rees Foundation Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue, black, teal, and white with a series of stripes. C
Corey LaJoie #7 Celsius Chevy Camaro–No change. A
RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #8
Kyle Busch #8 Alsco Uniforms Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, black added, side design changed. B+
Kyle Busch #8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, solid red, with black bottom and biscuits. A
Kyle Busch #8 BetMGM Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, green and black with cleaned up sides. A
Kyle Busch #8 Netspend Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, light blue with red and orange stripes. D-
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #9
Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, more blue added, some new stripes. A
STEWART HAAS RACING #10
Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Foods Ford Mustang–No Change. A-
JOE GIBBS RACING #11
Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry–No Change. A
TEAM PENSKE #12
Ryan Blaney #12 Discount Tire Ford Mustang–No Change. A
Ryan Blaney #12 Wabash Ford Mustang–No Change. A-
Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Duracel Ford Mustang–No change. A
KAULIG RACING #13
Chandler Smith #13 Quick Tie Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, white with red and teal. B
STEWART HAAS RACING #14
Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang–No change. C
ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #17
Chris Buescher #17 Pala Casino Resort and Spa Ford Mustang–No change. A
Chris Buescher #17 Pala Casino Resort and Spa Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, blue, pink, and gray with slight design. D
Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Ford Mustang–No change. A
Chris Buescher #17 Fifth-Third Bank Ford Mustang–No change. F
Chris Buescher #17 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, same as #6. A
Chris Buescher #17 Castrol Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, same as #6. A
JOE GIBBS RACING #19
Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto Owner’s Insurance Toyota Camry–No Change. A-
Martin Truex Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, sublimated designs added, orange reduced. C-
JOE GIBBS RACING #20
Christopher Bell #20 Rheem Toyota Camry–No change. A
Christopher Bell #20 DeWalt Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, new designs. A-
WOOD BROTHERS RACING #21
Harrison Burton #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang–No Change. A
TEAM PENSKE #22
Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang–No change. A
Joey Logano #22 Auto Trader Ford Mustang–No change. A
Joey Logano #22 AAA Southern California Ford Mustang–No change. A
Joey Logano #22 AAA Insurance Ford Mustang–No change. A
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #24
William Byron #24 Liberty University Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, side colors reversed. A
William Byron #24 RAPTOR Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, white sides added. B+
FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #34
Michael McDowell #34 Fr8 Auctions Ford Mustang–No change. A
Michael McDowell #34 Love’s Truck Stops Ford Mustang–No change. A-
Michael McDowell #34 Quincy Compressor Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black with purple designs. F
FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #38
Todd Gilliland #38 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, red with white. A
Todd Gilliland #38 Speedy Cash Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black with green and red. A
Todd Gilliland #38 Quincy Compressor Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, same as #34. F
STEWART HAAS RACING #41
Ryan Preece #41 United Rentals Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some design changes. B
Ryan Preece #41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, red, black, and white with designs on sides. A
JTG DAUGHERTY RACING #47
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Cottonelle Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, front cleaned up. C
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #48
Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Day Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue fade to white with designs. D
Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Night Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue fade to black with designs. C
SPIRE MOTORSPORTS #77
Ty Dillon #77 Ferris Mowers Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, more designs added. B+
LIVE FAST MOTORSPORTS #78
Josh Bilicki #78 Zeigler Auto Group Chevy Camaro–No change. C
BJ McLeod #78 B’laster Ford Mustang–No change. D-
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB #84
Jimmie Johnson #84 Carvana Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, dark metallic blue with light blue stripes. A
By David G. Firestone
Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Ford Mustang-A good color scheme, and a great design scheme will always earn an A.
Corey LaJoie #7 Celsius Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.
Kyle Busch #8 Netspend Chevy Camaro-The only good thing I can say is that I like the shade of red. Other than that, this car has no redeeming qualities. D-
Chandler Smith #13 Quick Tie Chevy Camaro-I like the design and the shade of red, but the teal looks really out of place. It’s not bad, so it gets a B
Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same C grade.
Chris Buescher #17 Castrol Ford Mustang-Same scheme as #6, same A grade.
Michael McDowell #34 Love’s Truck Stops Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A- grade.
Todd Gilliland #38 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang-It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme, and that will always earn an A.
Todd Gilliland #38 Speedy Cash Ford Mustang-It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme, and that will always earn an A.
Ryan Preece #41 United Rentals Ford Mustang-This scheme is neither better nor worse than last year, so this gets the same B as last year.
Ryan Preece #41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang-Definitely an upgrade, with a better primary color, and new designs. A
NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, Formula 1, and Motocross are discussed this week.
https://www.carscoops.com/2023/01/nascar-makes-fireproof-socks-and-underwear-mandatory/
https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1615412678612160518
https://www.indycar.com/news/2023/01/01-12-larson-500-2024
https://www.jayski.com/2023/01/17/top-three-finishers-in-busch-light-clash-will-be-awarded-medals/
https://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2023/01/06/supermotocross-chicagoland-speedway-playoffs-zmax-dragway-supercross-motocross/
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-update-on-the-2023-calendar.4pTQzihtKTiegogmNX5XrP.html
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.track-to-be-resurfaced-and-paddock-moved-inside-hard-rock-stadium-for-2023.1Oei1J5s4KM2IDWY1YhTdC.html
https://twitter.com/BPedersen88/status/1616151152176791580
https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/1488
By David G. Firestone
TRACKHOUSE RACING #1
Ross Chastain #1 Kubota/Onx Homes Chevy Camaro–No change. B
TEAM PENSKE #2
Austin Cindric #2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang–No Change. A
Austin Cindric #2 Autotrader Ford Mustang–No Change. A
STEWART HAAS RACING #4
Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light Ford Mustang–No Change. A
Kevin Harvick #4 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some changes to stripes on side. B+
Kevin Harvick #4 Rheem Ford Mustang–No change. B+
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #5
Kyle Larson #5 Hendrickcars.com Chevy Camaro–No change. A
ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #6
Brad Keselowski #6 Elk Grove Manufacturing and Technology Expo Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, white with red and blue designs. B
Brad Keselowski #6 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, white with blue and beige designs. A
Brad Keselowski #6 Castrol Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, black with green and red stripes. A
SPIRE MOTORSPORTS #7
Corey LaJoie #7 The Jessie Rees Foundation Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, blue, black, teal, and white with a series of stripes. C
Corey LaJoie #7 Celsius Chevy Camaro–No change. A
RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #8
Kyle Busch #8 Alsco Uniforms Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, black added, side design changed. B+
Kyle Busch #8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, solid red, with black bottom and biscuits. A
Kyle Busch #8 BetMGM Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, green and black with cleaned up sides. A
Kyle Busch #8 Netspend Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, light blue with red and orange stripes. D-
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #9
Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, more blue added, some new stripes. A
STEWART HAAS RACING #10
Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Foods Ford Mustang–No Change. A-
JOE GIBBS RACING #11
Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry–No Change. A
TEAM PENSKE #12
Ryan Blaney #12 Discount Tire Ford Mustang–No Change. A
Ryan Blaney #12 Wabash Ford Mustang–No Change. A-
Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Duracel Ford Mustang–No change. A
KAULIG RACING #13
Chandler Smith #13 Quick Tie Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, white with red and teal. B
STEWART HAAS RACING #14
Chase Briscoe #14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang–No change. C
ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #17
Chris Buescher #17 Pala Casino Resort and Spa Ford Mustang–No change. A
Chris Buescher #17 Pala Casino Resort and Spa Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2023, blue, pink, and gray with slight design. D
Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Ford Mustang–No change. A
Chris Buescher #17 Fifth-Third Bank Ford Mustang–No change. F
Chris Buescher #17 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, same as #6. A
Chris Buescher #17 Castrol Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, same as #6. A
JOE GIBBS RACING #19
Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto Owner’s Insurance Toyota Camry–No Change. A-
Martin Truex Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2023, sublimated designs added, orange reduced. C-
JOE GIBBS RACING #20
Christopher Bell #20 Rheem Toyota Camry–No change. A
WOOD BROTHERS RACING #21
Harrison Burton #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang–No Change. A
TEAM PENSKE #22
Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang–No change. A
Joey Logano #22 Auto Trader Ford Mustang–No change. A
Joey Logano #22 AAA Southern California Ford Mustang–No change. A
Joey Logano #22 AAA Insurance Ford Mustang–No change. A
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #24
William Byron #24 Liberty University Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, side colors reversed. A
William Byron #24 RAPTOR Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, white sides added. B+
FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #34
Michael McDowell #34 Fr8 Auctions Ford Mustang–No change. A
Michael McDowell #34 Love’s Truck Stops Ford Mustang–No change. A-
FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #38
Todd Gilliland #38 Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, red with white. A
Todd Gilliland #38 Speedy Cash Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2023, black with green and red. A
STEWART HAAS RACING #41
Ryan Preece #41 United Rentals Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, some design changes. B
Ryan Preece #41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2023, red, black, and white with designs on sides. A
JTG DAUGHERTY RACING #47
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Cottonelle Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, front cleaned up. C
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #48
Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Day Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue fade to white with designs. D
Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Night Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2023, blue fade to black with designs. C
LIVE FAST MOTORSPORTS #78
Josh Bilicki #78 Zeigler Auto Group Chevy Camaro–No change. C
BJ McLeod #78 B’laster Ford Mustang–No change. D-
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB #84
Jimmie Johnson #84 Carvana Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2023, dark metallic blue with light blue stripes. A
By David G. Firestone
Brad Keselowski #6 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-Good look, not over designed, good color scheme. A
Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Chevy Camaro-Adding the blue looks great, and the stripes work better too. A
Chris Buescher #17 Esperion Therapeutics Ford Mustang-Same scheme as #6, same A grade.
William Byron #24 RAPTOR Chevy Camaro-Like last year, adding the white takes away from a great scheme, and takes it from an A to a B+ because it looks so out of space
Michael McDowell #34 Fr8 Auctions Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.
Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Day Chevy Camaro-It’s a downgrade. The smooth looking scheme has been replaced by a cluttered mess. I can say that the color scheme is good, but this gets a D.
Alex Bowman #48 Ally Financial Night Chevy Camaro-Changing from white to black does help, but only to take the grade from a D to a C.
BJ McLeod #78 B’laster Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same D- grade.
Jimmie Johnson #84 Carvana Chevy Camaro-I like the metallic blue, the stripes have a good color, and they are not over designed. A
News and notes, and a fun story this week.