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The Driver Suit Blog-Introduction to Sports Memorabilia-Circa 2014-2015 HScott Motorsports Brandt Worn Pit Crew Vest

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-August 22, 2020

By David G. Firestone

Quin Houff #00 Creek Enterprises Inc. Chevy Camaro-It’s a bold look, but is has a great color scheme. I like this, and it gets an A.

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Beer/National Forest Foundation Ford Mustang-I like the new motif for 2020. The forest design looks good, and the car has a solid look. A

Tyler Reddick #8 Cat App Chevy Camaro-Black is a good color for a race car, and I like the addition of dots and yellow. This earns an A.

Tyler Reddick #8 Cat Power Throwback Chevy Camaro-While I didn’t like this car back in 1994, it has grown on me since then. I think this is a great throwback, and it gets an A.

Kyle Busch #18 Snickers Toyota Camry-I really like this scheme. It’s bold, the shade of brown works well, and the car looks great. A

JJ Yeley #27 NASCAR Heat 5 Ford Mustang-Black with blue flame is a great look. The scheme is smooth, and the car looks great. A

Ryan Preece #37 Purina Chevy Camaro-Get rid of checkerboard motif and the car gets a solid A. This scheme gets a B.

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 DoorDash Chevy Camaro-This is a solid, smooth, and simple look that always earns an A.

Jimmie Johnson #48 Ally Financial Chevy Camaro-This doesn’t work. White isn’t as good as black here. This change takes a solid A scheme down to a C.

James Davison, #51 Jacob Construction Chevy Camaro-There isn’t really anything wrong here. I just don’ think it’s a great scheme. It’s a meh scheme, and it gets a C

Garrett Smithley #53 Chevy Camaro-It’s a great scheme, and it earns an A.

The Driver Suit Blog-The Face-Shield Project Part 3-IndyCar Face-Shields

By David G. Firestone

While helmets have been around since the beginning of auto racing, full face helmets are a relatively new phenomena, having only come around since the late 1960’s. With the advent of full-face helmets came the visor. Visors or face-shields, are clear pieces of plexiglass that cover the open area of the helmet. In addition to keeping wind and rain out of a driver’s eyes in open cockpits, they also shield the driver’s face from fire, and can be tinted for racing in sunlight. Each form of auto racing has their own quirks when it comes to face-shields. Face-shields are designed to snap closed, and they all feature holes for the connection to the helmet, holes to keep the visor closed, and handles to help open the visor. This week we will look at IndyCar face shields.

IndyCar, like many other classes of auto racing is open cockpit. While there are windshields that protect the driver from harm, the face-shield is still a critical part of the helmet. These face-shields were the only thing keeping a driver from injury from debris. They tend to show a lot of use. This Johnny Unser face-shield was used during the 1996 Indy 500. It has a lot of wear and Johnny has autographed it with “INDY-1996” inscribed. It should be noted that he started 16^th, and finished 33^rd due to a transmission issue. This Jaques Lazier Menards face-shield was used in the 2003 Indy 500, where he started 20^th, and finished 29^th, due to a wreck with the 99 of Richie Hearn on lap 62. It features a tear away, commonly used among open cockpit race car face-shields. Next week, the face-shield discussion continues with other kinds of face shields.

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Tracker-August 19, 2020

By David G. Firestone

STARCOM RACING #00

Quin Houff #00 Jacob Construction Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2020, White with red stripes, and red and blue curve. A-

Quin Houff #00 Victory Weekend Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with red and white stripes. A-

Quin Houff #00 Ashurst American Honey Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, yellow with black and white cutting edge designs. F

Quin Houff #00 Permatex Chevy Camaro–No change. A-

Quin Houff #00 UNITS Moving and Portable Storage Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, slightly different design on sides. A

Quin Houff #00 Good Greek Moving Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, yellow with blue stripes. B+

Quin Houff #00 Mane ‘n Tail Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, yellow, white and blue with designs on sides. F

Quin Houff #00 Creek Enterprises Inc. Chevy Camaro-No change. B

Quin Houff #00 Creek Enterprises Inc. Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, blue and white spiral design. A

CHIP GANASSI RACING #1

Kurt Busch #1 Monster Energy Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Kurt Busch #1 Gear Wrench Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, black with green and white cutting edge designs on sides. B

TEAM PENSKE #2

Brad Keselowski #2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang–No Change. A

Brad Keselowski #2 Autotrader Ford Mustang–No change. C

Brad Keselowski #2 Pirtek Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, dark purple with yellow Penske template. F

Brad Keselowski #2 Alliance Truck Parts Ford Mustang–No Change. A

Brad Keselowski #2 Wabash National Ford Mustang–No Change. A

Brad Keselowski #2 Wurth Ford Mustang–No Change. A

Brad Keselowski #2 Dent Wizard Ford Mustang–New sponsor for 2020, same as 20 #12. F

Brad Keselowski #2 Money Lion Ford Mustang–No change. C

Brad Keselowski #2 PPG Ford Mustang–No change. A

Brad Keselowski #2 Money Lion Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, gradient replaces old scheme. A

Brad Keselowski #2 Miller Lite Patriotic Ford Mustang–No change. A

Brad Keselowski #2 Snap On Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, black with red designs on sides. B+

RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #3

Austin Dillon #3 Dow Chevy Camaro–No Change. B+

Austin Dillon #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, black top, green stripe around number, silver bottom. A

Austin Dillon #3 Symbicort Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, more side designs have been added. F

Austin Dillon #3 Dow Killz Coatings Chevy Camaro–No change. B+

Austin Dillon #3 American Ethanol Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Austin Dillon #3 DOW Keep America Beautiful Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, white and black with curve designs. B

Austin Dillon #3 Coca Cola Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, white with patriotic elements. A

Austin Dillon #3 Behr Ultra Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, rear cleaned up. A

Austin Dillon #3 Dow Patriotic Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, blue with patriotic wave motif. B

Austin Dillon #3 RigUp/Roland Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Austin Dillon #3 Freightliner Chevy Camaro–No change. C

STEWART HAAS RACING #4

Kevin Harvick #4 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford Mustang–No change. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Mobil 1 Ford Mustang–No change. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Mobil 1 Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, silver replaces black on hood and roof. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light Ford Mustang–No change. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Jimmy Johns Ford Mustang–No change. A-

Kevin Harvick #4 #PIT4BUSCH Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, silver with blue and white flames. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Hunt Brothers Pizza/Fields Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, white with a series of green and grass motif. F

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light YOURFACEHERE Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, same as Busch Light, but with Your Face Here branding. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light For The Farmers Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, farm and corn motif across car. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Head for the Mountains Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, white front, blue patriotic motif across car. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, fireworks and patriotic motif across car. C

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light Apple Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, red with apple orchard motif. A

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Beer/National Forest Foundation Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, forest motif across whole car. A

ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #6

Ryan Newman #6 Oscar Meyer Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, green with white and bacon motif. A

Ryan Newman #6 Castrol Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2019, white, green, red, and black with zig-zag designs. C

Ryan Newman #6 Oscar Meyer Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, black with red and yellow bottles and splatter motif. F

Ryan Newman #6 Koch Industries Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, white front, black middle, blue rear. A

Ross Chastain #6 Wyndham Rewards Ford Mustang–No change. B+

Ryan Newman #6 Oscar Mayer Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020 orange with flame motif to black. A

Ryan Newman #6 Roman Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, red. A

Ryan Newman #6 Roush Performance Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, black carbon fiber motif. A

Ryan Newman #6 Progressive Insurance Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, white with blue roof, and teal stripe on bottom. A

Ryan Newman #6 Progressive Insurance Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, dark blue with light blue hood and roof. A

Ryan Newman #6 Oscar Mayer Patriotic Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, same as Oscar Meyer, but with patriotic motif on rear. C

Ryan Newman #6 Acronis Ford Mustang–No change. B

Ryan Newman #6 Guaranteed Rate Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, white with green, red, and teal stripes on sides. C

Ryan Newman #6 Coca Cola Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, white with red and white designs on sides. C

TOMMY BALDWIN RACING #7

Josh Bilicki #7 Gravely Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with red and white stripe on sides. A

JJ Yeley #7 Veteran’s Community Project Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with patriotic motif on sides. C

Josh Bilicki #7 Strutmasters Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with red, white, and blue stripes on sides. A

JJ Yeley #7 VCP/4URX Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, orange. A

Reed Sorenson #7 Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, black. A

Reed Sorenson #7 Gorilla Glue Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with logos. A

Josh Bilicki #7 Insurance King Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, same as #27. F

Reed Sorenson #7 Wilkerson Crane & Rental Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with logos. A

Joey Gase #7 Wisconsin Lighting Lab Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with yellow and white stripe. A

RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING #8

Tyler Reddick #8 Caterpillar Chevy Camaro–No Change. A

Tyler Reddick #8 Tame the Beast Chevy Camaro–No change. B+

Tyler Reddick #8 I Am Second Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black shattered front, red and blue mid to rear, white stripe between. F

Tyler Reddick #8 Caterpillar MinExpo 2020 Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, yellow sides, paint motif, and black roof. A

Tyler Reddick #8 Roland Chevy Camaro–No change. F

Tyler Reddick #8 Alsco Uniforms Patriotic Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, camo motif across whole car. F

Tyler Reddick #8 Okuma Chevy Camaro– New scheme for 2020, some minor changes. D+

Tyler Reddick #8 ALSCO Uniforms Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, rainbow fade with red stripes. A

Tyler Reddick #8 Chevy Cares Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, black with gold and white cutting edge designs. C

Tyler Reddick #8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, white fade to orange with gray bottom. C

Tyler Reddick #8 Cat Oil & Gas Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, hexagon front, machine motif and plain black. F

Tyler Reddick #8 Feeding America Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, white top, yellow stripe, green bottom. A

Tyler Reddick #8 Cat App Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black and yellow with dot motif. A

Tyler Reddick #8 Cat Power Throwback Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2020, Jeff Burton’s 1994 Rookie of the Year Rabestos Ford Thunderbird. A

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #9

Chase Elliott #9 NAPA Chevy Camaro–No change. B+

Chase Elliott #9 Mountain Dew Zero Sugar Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, black with green Camaro stripes and green stripes on sides. A

Chase Elliott #9 UniFirst Chevy Camaro–No change. B-.

Chase Elliott #9 Hooters Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, black with orange numbers and stripes. A

Chase Elliott #9 Kelly Blue Book Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, blue replaces white, gold replaces blue. C+

STEWART HAAS RACING #10

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Foods Ford Mustang–No change. A

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Pure Farmland Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, white with green and blue stripes. A-

Aric Almirola #10 Eckrich Ford Mustang–No change. A

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield #GoodFoodChallenge Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black fades to gray with slashes. C

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Patriotic Ford Mustang–No change. D

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Hometown Original Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, black with white stripes and designs on sides. C

Aric Almirola #10 Go Bowling Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, red replaces black, car has a smoother look. A

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Vote For Bacon Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, blue top, white stripe, red bottom. A

JOE GIBBS RACING #11

Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry–No Change. B+

Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Ground Toyota Camry–No change. B+

Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Office Toyota Camry–No change. B+

Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Freight Toyota Camry–No change. B+

Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Patriotic Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, patriotic elements added. B+

Denny Hamlin #11 National Civil Rights Museum Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, black. A

TEAM PENSKE #12

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Jack Links Beef Jerky Ford Mustang–New sponsor for 2020, same as 2020 #21. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, reverse color scheme of Shell/Pennzoil. D

Ryan Blaney #12 Dex Imaging Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Body Armor Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, the designs on sides have been cleaned up. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Peak Ford Mustang–No change. B+

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Pennzoil Ford Mustang–No change. B-

Ryan Blaney #12 Body Armor Kobe Tribute Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, yellow fade to blue with snake skin motif. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Tarkett Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Duracel Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menards/Moen Ford Mustang–No change. B+

Ryan Blaney #12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Ford Mustang–No change. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Atlas Ford Mustang–No change. A-

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Maytag Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, Menard’s template with blue. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Sylvania Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, Menard’s template, with black. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Knauf Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, Menard’s template, with black. A

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on Paul Menard and his 2003 ARCA victory at Talladega. A-

GERMAIN RACING #13

Ty Dillon #13 Geico Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, design has been cleaned up a bit. D

Ty Dillon #13 GEICO Hump Day Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, blue and white with camel motif on sides and hood. F

Ty Dillon #13 Geico Military Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, white elements replace black elements. F

Ty Dillon #13 GEICO For Your Boat Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, blue with white wave motif. A

STEWART HAAS RACING #14

Clint Bowyer #14 Rush’s Truck Stops Ford Mustang–No change. A

Clint Bowyer #14 Mobil 1 Ford Mustang–No change. A

Clint Bowyer #14 Blue Def Ford Mustang–No change. C

Clint Bowyer #14 Built Ford Proud Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, blue with white designs. A-

Clint Bowyer #14 Peak Throwback Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on Kyle Petty’s 1990 Rockingham scheme. A

Clint Bowyer #14 Busch Light For The Farmers-New scheme for 2020, farm and corn motif across car. A

Clint Bowyer #14 CSU One Cure Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, green front, paw motif to white rear. B

Clint Bowyer #14 Haas CNC Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, black with red and stripes. F

Clint Bowyer #14 DeKalb Ford Mustang Mustang–No change. A

PREMIUM MOTORSPORTS #15

Brennan Poole #15 Spartan Mosquito Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, White with yellow and blue Camaro stripes. B+

Brennan Poole #15 GOETTL Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, teal top, white stripe, green bottom. A

Brennan Poole #15 CHOC Children’s Hospital Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, white, yellow, and blue with child designs on sides and stripes. A-

Brennan Poole #15 SpartanGO Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, yellow top with white sides. A

Brennan Poole #15 In Memory of SFC Nathan Chapman Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, green with yellow. A

Brennan Poole #15 Remember Everyone Deployed Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, red with Camaro stripes. A

Brennan Poole #15 Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, white. A

KAULIG RACING #16

Justin Haley #16 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevy Camaro–No change. A

ROUSH-FENWAY RACING #17

Chris Buescher #17 SunnyD Ford Mustang–No change. F

Chris Buescher #17 Fastenal Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, side stripes have been toned down. B+

Chris Buescher #17 Sunny D Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, orange with twisting American Flag motif across car. F

Chris Buescher #17 Roush Performance Stage 3 Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, orange with black stripes. A

Chris Buescher #17 Fifth-Third Bank Ford Mustang–No change. B-

JOE GIBBS RACING #18

Kyle Busch #18 M&M’s Toyota Camry–No change. A

Kyle Busch #18 Skittles Dips Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, white has been added. B+

Kyle Busch #18 Snickers White Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, white with red and blue stripes. B

Kyle Busch #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2020, light green with lightning motif across car. F

Kyle Busch #18 Pedigree Toyota Camry–No change. A

Kyle Busch #18 SportClips Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, same as #20. C-

Kyle Busch #18 M&M’s/Appalachian State University Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, black with Appalachian State University and black M&Ms’s motif. A

Kyle Busch #18 M&Ms Messages Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, similar to M&M’s, but with message logos on hood and sides. A

Kyle Busch #18 M&M’S Thank You Heroes Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, red, white and blue. A

Kyle Busch #18 M&M’s Fudge Brownie Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, teal replaces yellow. A

Kyle Busch #18 M&M’s Patriotic Toyota Camry–No change. A

Kyle Busch #18 Skittles Toyota Camry–No change. A

Kyle Busch #18 Skittles Patriotic Toyota Camry–No change. A

Kyle Busch #18 M&M’s Mini’s Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, yellow with M&M’s on bottom. A

Kyle Busch #18 Snickers Toyota Camry–New sponsor for 2020, brown with wrapper motif on rear. A

JOE GIBBS RACING #

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry–No change. C-

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto Owner’s Insurance Toyota Camry–No change. B+

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Sirius XM Toyota Camry–No change. B-

Martin Truex, Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, side cleaned up, more orange added. B

Martin Truex Jr. #19 SportClips Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, same as #20. C-

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Bass Pro Shops Patriotic Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2020, eagle motif replaces stars. A

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto Owner’s Insurance Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, blue top, white stripe, red bottom. A

JOE GIBBS RACING #20

Erik Jones #20 DeWalt Toyota Camry–No change. A

Erik Jones #20 Stanley Toyota Camry–No change. C

Erik Jones #20 SportClips Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2020, smartphone motif has been removed. C-

Erik Jones #20 Irwin Tools Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, blue with yellow and black stripes. C

Erik Jones #20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota Camry–No Change. A

Erik Jones #20 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, same as #18. F

Erik Jones #20 Craftsman Toyota Camry–No change. A

Erik Jones #20 Toyota Accessories Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, white with red designs on sides. A-

WOOD BROTHERS RACING #21

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Menards/Maytag Ford Mustang–No change. A

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Motorcraft Ford Mustang–No change. A

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Quaker State Ford Mustang–No change. B-

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Menard’s/Knauf Ford Mustang–No change. B+

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Menard’s/FVP Ford Mustang–No change. D

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Menard’s/Richmond Ford Mustang–No change. A

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Reese/Drawtite Ford Mustang–New sponsor for 2020, blue with white. A

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Menard’s/Knauf Ford Mustang–No change. B+

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Menard’s/Red Kap Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, red. A

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Menards/Quaker State Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, Menard’s template with green. C

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Menard’s/Dutch Boy Ford Mustang–No change. C

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Motorcraft Throwback Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on The Wood Brothers’ 1963 Ford Galaxie. A

Matt DiBenedetto #21 FordStrong Technicians Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, black. A

TEAM PENSKE #22

Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang–No change. D

Joey Logano #22 AAA Insurance Ford Mustang–No change. D

Joey Logano #22 Pennzoil Ford Mustang–No change. A

Joey Logano #22 AAA Southern California Ford Mustang–No change. D

Joey Logano #22 Money Lion Ford Mustang-Same scheme as #2. A

Joey Logano #22 Auto Trader Ford Mustang–No change. D+

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #24

William Byron #24 Hertz Chevy Camaro–No Change. A

William Byron #24 Liberty University Chevy Camaro–No change. A

William Byron #24 Axalta Chevy Camaro–No change. A

William Byron #24 Axalta Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, Axalta Sea Glass replaces dark blue. C

William Byron #24 Axalta Kobe Tribute Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, Lakers blue front, with curves up sides, and Lakers yellow on roof. A

William Byron #24 Liberty University Patriotic Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, more patriotic elements added. B+

PREMIUM MOTORSPORTS #27

Reed Sorenson #27 Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, blue. A

JJ Yeley #27 Jacob Construction Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, same as #51. A

Gray Gaulding #27 Panini America Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, red, yellow, and black with curve designs on sides. F

Josh Bilicki #27 Insurance King Ford Mustang–No change. F

JJ Yeley #27 Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, based on Insurance King . F

JJ Yeley #27 Greenlight Debit Card Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, white top, black stripe, green bottom. A

JJ Yeley #27 Red Rock Secured Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, black. A

JJ Yeley #27 Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, white. A

JJ Yeley #27 NASCAR Heat 5 Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black, with blue flame and red roof. A

GO FAS RACING #32

Corey LaJoie #32 Pala Casino Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, red fade to black. A

Corey LaJoie #32 Schluter Systems Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, orange waffle design remains but black and red flames have been added. B+

Corey LaJoie #32 RagingBull.com Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, blue front, checkered flag motif side, white rear. A

Corey LaJoie #32 MotorTrend Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black with red slash paint motif. C-

Corey LaJoie #32 Superior Logistics Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, American flag motif across car. A

Corey LaJoie #32 Drydene Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, slight redesign of sides. A

Corey LaJoie #32 Keen Parts/Corvette Parts “Thank a Hero” Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, patriotic motif across whole car. A

Corey LaJoie #32 Plan B Sales Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, white, light blue, dark blue, and silver with designs on sides. B+

Corey LaJoie #32 Ark.io Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, red, and black with designs on sides. F

Corey LaJoie #32 Enlisted Nine/JDog Brands Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, based on a P-51 Mustang. A

Corey LaJoie #32 Built Bar Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black with blue stripes and white rear. C

Corey LaJoie #32 Keen Parts/Corvette Parts “Mask” Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, based on Corey’s Old Spice scheme. F

Corey LaJoie #32 Storm Tight Windows Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, orange and aqua with tornado motif. B-

Corey LaJoie #32 Jason Bond’s WallStBookie.com Ford Mustang– New sponsor for 2020, blue with sublimated designs. C

Corey LaJoie #32 Trump 2020 Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, red with white and red paint splatter. C

Corey LaJoie #32 Plan B Sales Ford Mustang–No change. B+

FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #34

Michael McDowell #34 Love’s Truck Stops Ford Mustang–No change. A

Michael McDowell #34 Dockside Logistics Ford Mustang–New scheme for 2020, black with a series of red and gray designs on sides. F

Michael McDowell #34 CarParts.com Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, white with blue and orange designs across whole car. F

Michael McDowell #34 Love’s Truck Stops Patriotic Ford Mustang–No change. F

Michael McDowell #34 The Pete Store Ford Mustang–No change. C

Michael McDowell #34 CarParts.com Patriotic Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, white with blue and orange designs across whole car. F

Michael McDowell #34 Chicago Pneumatic Compressors Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black with a series of red designs on sides. A

Michael McDowell #34 Martin Transportation Systems Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black, white, and red with stripes. C

RICK WARE RACING #36

David Ragan #36 Select Blinds Ford Mustang–No change. B

JTG DAUGHERTY RACING #37

Ryan Preece #37 Cottonelle Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, blue, white, yellow with a series of stripes and designs on sides and front. C

Ryan Preece #37 Natural Light Seltzer Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, white with pink, yellow, and red fruit motif across car. F

Ryan Preece#37 Velveeta Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, cheese motif extends to rear. A

Ryan Preece #37 Tide Pods Chevy Camaro–No change. F

Ryan Preece #37 Scotts Patriotic Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, patriotic motif across whole car. C

Ryan Preece #37 Bush’s Best Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Ryan Preece #37 Purina Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, red front, black and white designs, pet pictures on sides and hood. B+

Ryan Preece #37 Slim Jim Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Ryan Preece #37 Proctor & Gamble’s Take on Race Initiative Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with white stripe. A

Ryan Preece #37 Kleenex Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, blue with white stripes. A

Ryan Preece #37 Glad Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, blue, white, and yellow with a series of cutting edge designs on sides. F

Ryan Preece #37 Kingsford Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, white with blue waves. A

Ryan Preece #37 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Ryan Preece #37 Honey Nut Cheerios Chevy Camaro–No change. C

Ryan Preece #37 Purina Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with red front, and checkerboard motif on rear. B

FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #38

John Hunter Nemechek #38 Speedy Cash Ford Mustang–No change. A

John Hunter Nemechek #38 Citgard Ford Mustang–No change. B+

John Hunter Nemechek #38 Fire Alarm Services Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, white with designs on sides, and stripes on hood. A

John Hunter Nemechek #38 Berry’s Bullets Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, white with gray stripes and a black stripe on rear. A

John Hunter Nemechek #38 MDS Ford Mustang–No change. B+

John Hunter Nemechek #38 Mystik Lubricants Ford Mustang–No change. B+

John Hunter Nemechek #38 YANMAR Ford Mustang–No change. A

John Hunter Nemechek #38 Scag Power Equipment Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black with cutting edge designs and tiger stripes on sides. F

John Hunter Nemechek #38 Death Wish Coffee Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black with red stripe. A

John H. Nemechek #38 Digital Ally Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, red and white with cube motif. B

STEWART HAAS RACING #41

Cole Custer #41 Haas Automotion Ford Mustang–No change. F

Cole Custer #41 Production Alliance Group Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black with white and red designs on sides. B

Cole Custer #41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, gray with black and red cutting edge designs. B

Cole Custer #41 Autodesk/HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black, blue, orange and green, with cutting edge design. F

Cole Custer #41 HaasTooling.com/Jacob Co Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, Hass red and silver front, blue and silver Jacob rear. F

Cole Custer #41 Jacob Co/HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, reverse of previous scheme. F

Cole Custer #41 Autodesk Fusion 360 Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black, green, and white with cutting edge designs on sides. C

CHIP GANASSI RACING #42

Kyle Larson #42 Credit One Chevy Camaro–No Change. A

Kyle Larson #42 Advent Health Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2020, green, blue, pink, and silver with cutting edge design on sides. F

Kyle Larson #42 McDonald’s Chevy Camaro–No change. B

Kyle Larson #42 Clover Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Matt Kenseth #42 Credit One Bank Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, black stripes added. A

RICHARD PETTY MOTORSPORTS #43

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 Air Force Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 World Wide Technology Chevy Camaro–No change. C

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 Coca Cola Energy Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, black with a series of tiny red stripes on sides. F

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 Victory Junction Ford Mustang–No change. A-

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 McDonald’s Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, similar to #42 but white removed. A

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 Black Lives Matter Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with Black Lives Matter imagery on car. A

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 World Wide Technology Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, blue with starbust motif. A

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 Cash App Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, green. A

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 DoorDash Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, red with white stripes. A

JTG DAUGHERTY RACING #47

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, blue, with a white stripe and white designs on rear. A

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger Patriotic Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, same as Kroger, but with an American flag on the front. A

Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. #47 NOS Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2020, blue with orange rear, and diagonal designs on sides. A

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #48

Jimmie Johnson #48 Ally Financial Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, black with cutting edge designs on sides. A

Jimmie Johnson #48 Ally Financial Patriotic Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, based on a vintage fighter plane design. A

Jimmie Johnson #48 Ally Financial Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, colors reversed. C

MBM MOTORSPORTS #49

Chad Finchum #49 Garrison Homes/Toyota Knoxville Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, blue and white with curves on sides. B+

RICK WARE RACING #51

Joey Gase #51 Page Construction/ASC Agri Services Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, gray with a series of designs on sides. F

Garrett Smithley #51 Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, white. A

BJ McCleod #51 Jacob Companies Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, red, blue and silver curve up sides. A

Joey Gase #51 Agri Supply/Carolina Cooker Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2020, based on Bobby Allison’s Coca Cola scheme. A

Joey Gase #51 Agri Supply Patriotic Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, patriotic motif across whole car. C

Joey Gase #51 Agri Supply/Carolina Cooker Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, patriotic motif. B

Joey Gase #51 Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, black. A

Joey Gase #51 Donate Life Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black. A

Joey Gase #51 Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, black. A

Joey Gase #51 Carolina SIM Works Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with red stripe. A

Joey Gase #51 Red Rock Secured Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, red, with patriotic motif. A

Joey Gase #51 Red Rock Secured Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, white. A

Joey Gase #51 Adkins Automotive Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black. A

Joey Gase #51 Donate Life/Pro Master Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black. A

Joey Gase #51 Page Construction Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black with green stripes. B

James Davison #51 Signing Day Sports Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black with red and white stripes. A-

James Davison, #51 Jacob Construction Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, red, white, and blue with curve motif. C

RICK WARE RACING #52

BJ McLeod #52 Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, white sides, black hood and roof, curves on sides. B+

BJ McLeod #52 Christensen Arms Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, carbon fiber motif with red roof. A

JJ Yeley #52 Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, black. A

JJ Yeley #52 Window World Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, white with black roof, and red and black curve. A

JJ Yeley #52 Jacob Companies Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, black. A

Bayley Currey #53 Belmont Classic Cars Chevy Camaro–No change. A

RICK WARE RACING #53

Joey Gase #53 Nevada Donor Network Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2020, black with a series of designs on sides. F

Joey Gase #53 One Legacy Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, black with a series of designs on sides. F

Garrett Smithley #53 Trophy Tractor Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with red front. A

Garrett Smithley #53 DreamGiveaway.com Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with blue laser motif. A

Garrett Smithley #53 Hero Box Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, green with star on side. A

David Starr #53 Helluva Ranch/Richardson Service Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, white with red and black stripes. F

JJ Yeley #53 Truckworx Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, gray with a series of designs on sides. F

Garrett Smithley #53 Rich Mar Florist Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with pink wave. C

Josh Bilicki #53 Junction Fuels Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, yellow with white stripe. A-

Garrett Smithley #53 Axele TMS Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black white and blue with designs on sides. F

Garrett Smithley #53 Victory Lane Quick Oil Change/Kendall Oil Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, white with checkered flag motif. A

James Davison #53 Signing Day Sports Ford Mustang-New sponsor for 2020, same as #51. A-

Garrett Smithley #53 Victory Lane Quick Oil Change/Kendall Oil Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, red with black and checkerboard moitf. F

Garrett Smithley #53 Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, black. A

RICK WARE RACING #54

JJ Yeley #54 Ford Mustang-New scheme for 2020, black. A

BEARD MOTORSPORTS #62

Brendan Gaughan #62 Beard Oil/South Point Chevy Camaro–No change. A

MBM MOTORSPORTS #66

Timmy Hill #66 RoofClaim.com Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, green front, brown sides, white rear. F

Timmy Hill #66 Manscaped/Lasvegas.net Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, black front, red stripe, white rear. A-

Timmy Hill #66 Pit Boss Grills Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, white fade to flames to black on sides. A

Timmy Hill #66 SBC Contractors Inc. Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, blue front with red stripes, silver plate design on sides, with red stripe ad blue rear. C

SPIRE MOTORSPORTS #77

Ross Chastain #77 Advent Health Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, same as #42. F

Reed Sorenson #77 Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2020, black. A

Reed Sorenson #77 Greenville Swamp Rabbits/Bon Secours Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with orange and blue designs. C

JJ Yeley #77 Aquesta Bank Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Garrett Smithley #77 Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, black. A

JJ Yeley #77 Greenville Swamp Rabbits Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, black. A

Garrett Smithley #77 Formula One Imports Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Ross Chastain #77 Melon Man Brand Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, pink, green and black representing the colors of a watermelon. C. This design scheme could get an A with a different color scheme, but with the pink, this gets a C.

Josh Bilicki #77 Austin Hatcher Foundation Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black top, white stripe, green bottom. A

Reed Sorenson #74(77) Fake Steak Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, blue, white and orange with a series of designs on sides. F

Quin Houff #77 Oil Fire Rye Whiskey Chevy Camaro– New scheme for 2020, black with a series of stripes on sides. B+.

BJ MCLEOD MOTORSPORTS #78

BJ McLeod #78 Christensen Arms Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black. A

BJ McLeod #78 Circle Track Warehouse Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black. A

BJ McLeod #78 Circle Track Warehouse Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, red. A

Garrett Smithley #78 Baker Camp Arnold Capital Management Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, red. A

B.J. McLeod #78 Koolbox Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, red. A

BJ McLeod #78 Axele.com Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, blue and white with a series of designs on sides. F

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS #88

Alex Bowman #88 Cincinnati, Inc. Chevy Camaro–No Change. A

Alex Bowman #88 LLumar Window Film Chevy Camaro–New scheme for 2020, vertical rectangle design. A

Alex Bowman #88 Axalta Throwback Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Alex Bowman #88 Adam’s Polishes/Chevy Group Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with orange and gold stripe. A

Alex Bowman #88 NOCO/Group Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, same as Adam’s Polishes but with NOCO on hood. A

Alex Bowman #88 Valvoline Chevy Camaro–No change. A

Alex Bowman #88 ChevyGoods.com/NOCO Patriotic Chevy Camaro-New scheme for 2020, patriotic motif across whole car. F

Alex Bowman #88 Valvoline Chevy Camaro– New scheme for 2020, throwback inspired design. A

LEAVINE FAMILY RACING #95

Christopher Bell #95 Rheem Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, red, white, and black with stripes. B+

Christopher Bell #95 Procore Toyota Camry–No change. F

Christopher Bell #95 JBL Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, black with red and white designs on sides. A

Christopher Bell #95 Germania Insurance Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, black and red with stripes. A

Christopher Bell #95 Toyota Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, red with white stripes, and black design on sides. D

GAUNT BROTHERS RACING #96

Daniel Suarez #96 Toyota Toyota Camry–New scheme for 2020, black with red and white curves on sides. B-

Daniel Suarez #96 Commscope Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, black with yellow and blue. A

Daniel Suarez #96 Toyota Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, blue with red and white curls on sides. F

Daniel Suarez #96 TODAY. TOMORROW. TOYOTA. Toyota Camry-New scheme for 2020, patriotic motif across whole car. B

Daniel Suarez #96 Coca-Cola Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, red with white stripe on sides. A

Daniel Suarez #96 Cherry Vanilla Coke Toyota Camry-New sponsor for 2020, blue front, red star burst motif on sides. D+

The Driver Suit Blog-Introduction to Sports Memorabilia-Circa 1993 Bob Idoni Spirit of Numancia Race-Worn Firesuit

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-August 15, 2020

By David G. Firestone

Ryan Newman #6 Coca Cola Ford Mustang-Plain red with Coca Cola ribbon would work better, and get an A. This is blah, and gets a C.

Joey Gase #7 Wisconsin Lighting Lab Chevy Camaro-A smooth look with a great color scheme will always earn an A.

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Sylvania Ford Mustang-The Menard’s template works well with black. This looks good, and gets an A.

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Knauf Ford Mustang-The Menard’s template works well with black. This looks good, and gets an A.

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s Throwback Ford Mustang-I don’t like the shade of blue used back then, and I still don’t like it. Still, the rest of the scheme works, so I’ll give it an A-

Clint Bowyer #14 DeKalb Ford Mustang Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Brennan Poole #15 Remember Everyone Deployed Chevy Camaro-This is a great look. Red with Camaro stripes works well. A

Brennan Poole #15 Chevy Camaro-It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme, and this earns an A.

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Motorcraft Throwback Ford Mustang-I like this throwback, I think it’s great, and it gets an A.

Matt DiBenedetto #21 FordStrong Technicians Ford Mustang-It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme, and this earns an A.

Michael McDowell #34 Martin Transportation Systems Ford Mustang-Great color scheme, with a bad color scheme will earn a C.

Ryan Preece #37 Honey Nut Cheerios Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same C grade.

James Davison #51 Signing Day Sports Ford Mustang-My only complaint here is that the white stripes are pointless. Other than that, this car looks great. A-

James Davison #53 Signing Day Sports Ford Mustang-Same scheme as #51, same A- grade.

Garrett Smithley #53 Victory Lane Quick Oil Change/Kendall Oil Chevy Camaro-This is an ugly, over designed mess. This looks horrible, so I’ll give it an F.

Timmy Hill #66 SBC Contractors Inc. Toyota Camry-There’s nothing really wrong with this scheme. There isn’t anything right with this scheme. This gets a C.

Reed Sorenson #74(77) Fake Steak Chevy Camaro-This is an ugly, over designed mess. This looks horrible, so I’ll give it an F.

The Driver Suit Blog-The Face-Shield Project Part 2-NHRA Face Shields

By David G. Firestone

Drivers in the professional categories of the NHRA have two choices of face-shield. There is the traditional face-shield that is similar to NASCAR or IndyCar, and then there is the style that looks more like sunglasses. This was popularized by the Simpson Bandit. Many drivers prefer the Bandit face shield. The Pedregon brothers are an example of this, with a couple of race-worn examples.

The first is a Simpson Bandit face shield, with PEDREGON on the visor stripe area, and it has been signed by Cruz and Tony Pedregon. It shows decent use. The second Pedregon face-shield is an unbranded Bandit-style visor, which shows decent use. It has been signed by Cruz Pedregon, and he inscribed “2X FC CHAMP.” This next example shows a helmet phenomena that is unique to drag racing. Many drivers like to use what Jack Beckman referred to as the “Clydesdale Effect.” It should be noted that in 2015 I interviewed Beckman. I asked him about the Clydesdale Effect, and he said that he didn’t use it, but he didn’t rule it out. He has since starting using the Clydesdale Effect. Drivers like parts of their visors blacked out, so they can only focus on the track. This TJ Zizzo tinted example shows how some drivers use the Clydesdale Effect.

Next week, the face-shield discussion continues with IndyCar face shields.

The Driver Suit Blog-Introduction to Racing Press Kits-Tim Fedewa 2001 #66 Phillips 66 Press Kit

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-August 8, 2020

By David G. Firestone

Quin Houff #00 Creek Enterprises Inc. Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same B grade.

Brad Keselowski #2 Snap On Ford Mustang-I think the designs here are pointless, the red needs to go. With the red designs gone, this gets an A, but with the red designs, this gets a B+

Austin Dillon #3 Dow Patriotic Chevy Camaro-I think the wave motif is a bit over designed. Red should also replace blue as the primary color. Other than that, this gets a B.

Austin Dillon #3 RigUp/Roland Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Austin Dillon #3 Freightliner Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same C grade.

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Head for the Mountains Ford Mustang-I like the motif here. It looks great, and isn’t over done. This gets an A.

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light Patriotic Ford Mustang-I think this car is over designed. I especially hate the fireworks. The color is good, and the rear looks good, so I’ll give it a C.

Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light Apple Ford Mustang-Red is a great color, and the apple orchard motif looks great. I can’t give this less than an A so I won’t.

Ryan Newman #6 Progressive Insurance Ford Mustang-This is a great look. The shades of blue look good, and I like the smooth design. A

Ryan Newman #6 Oscar Mayer Patriotic Ford Mustang-An amazing front half with an awful rear half earns a C grade.

Ryan Newman #6 Acronis Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same B grade.

Ryan Newman #6 Guaranteed Rate Ford Mustang-I don’t like this car, but I don’t hate it. I think it’s just a C grade car.

Reed Sorenson #7 Gorilla Glue Chevy Camaro-A smooth look, with a simple and smooth design will always earn an A.

Josh Bilicki #7 Insurance King Ford Mustang-Same scheme as #27, same B grade.

Reed Sorenson #7 Wilkerson Crane & Rental Chevy Camaro-A smooth look, with a simple and smooth design will always earn an A.

Tyler Reddick #8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevy Camaro-An amazing bottom half with an awful top half earns a C grade.

Tyler Reddick #8 Cat Oil & Gas Chevy Camaro-This is far too over designed. Even with a great color scheme, this gets an F.

Tyler Reddick #8 Feeding America Chevy Camaro-The shades of yellow and green work well with each other, and the smooth design scheme works well too. A

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Patriotic Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same D grade.

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Hometown Original Ford Mustang-Another scheme that I don’t like, but at the same time I don’t hate. It’s just a meh scheme that gets a C

Aric Almirola #10 Go Bowling Ford Mustang-This is a great look! The new scheme is much smoother, and it looks amazing! A

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Vote For Bacon Ford Mustang-The color scheme is great, and the car has a great look. A

Denny Hamlin #11 National Civil Rights Museum Toyota Camry-It’s a great look, with a great color scheme, and that will always earn an A.

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Atlas Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A- grade.

Ryan Blaney #12 Menard’s/Maytag Ford Mustang-The Menard’s template works well with red, and this scheme gets an A.

Clint Bowyer #14 CSU One Cure Ford Mustang-The new design is a downgrade from last year. This is a case where the scheme would get a higher grade if it had a different color scheme. Still, it’s not horrible, so it gets a B.

Clint Bowyer #14 Haas CNC Ford Mustang-This is over designed, the red stripes are far too over designed, and the white design is awful. This gets an F.

Chris Buescher #17 Sunny D Patriotic Ford Mustang-This might be one of the worst schemes of 2020. It’s horribly over designed, and the twisted flag motif is awful. F

Chris Buescher #17 Roush Performance Stage 3 Ford Mustang-This is a great look! The orange and black work well, and the car has a smooth look. A

Chris Buescher #17 Fifth-Third Bank Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same B- grade.

Kyle Busch #18 Skittles Patriotic Toyota Camry-Same scheme as last year, same A grade.

Kyle Busch #18 M&M’s Mini’s Toyota Camry-It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme, and that will always earn an A.

Martin Truex Jr. #19 Auto Owner’s Insurance Toyota Camry-The color scheme is great, and the car has a great look. A

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Menard’s/Red Kap Ford Mustang-A smooth look with a great color scheme will ALWAYS earn an A.

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Menards/Quaker State Ford Mustang-Green doesn’t work well with the Menard’s template. I give this a C.

Matt DiBenedetto #21 Menard’s/Dutch Boy Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same C grade.

JJ Yeley #27 Greenlight Debit Card Ford Mustang-The color scheme is great, and the car has a great look. A

JJ Yeley #27 Red Rock Secured Ford Mustang-It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme, and that will always earn an A.

JJ Yeley #27 Ford Mustang-It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme, and that will always earn an A.

Corey LaJoie #32 Trump 2020 Ford Mustang-Yet another scheme that I don’t like, but at the same time I don’t hate. It’s just a meh scheme that gets a C

Corey LaJoie #32 Plan B Sales Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same B+ grade.

Michael McDowell #34 CarParts.com Patriotic Ford Mustang-This is a horrible look. The blue and orange shades don’t work, and the car as a whole is over designed. I can’t give this anything but an F, so I won’t.

Michael McDowell #34 Chicago Pneumatic Compressors Ford Mustang-This is a bold look, with a great color scheme, and it looks amazing. A

Ryan Preece #37 Proctor & Gamble’s Take on Race Initiative Chevy Camaro-It’s a smooth look with a great color scheme, and that always earns an A.

Ryan Preece #37 Kleenex Chevy Camaro-A good color scheme and a smooth design scheme are all that’s needed to get an A grade.

Ryan Preece #37 Glad Chevy Camaro-The color scheme is bad, it clashes with the design scheme. The design scheme itself is awful, and I can’t give this anything but an F.

Ryan Preece #37 Kingsford Chevy Camaro-The wave motif works well here, and the car has a decent look, so it gets an A.

Ryan Preece #37 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as last year, same B+ grade.

John H. Nemechek #38 Digital Ally Ford Mustang-I think the cube motif is over done a bit. The color scheme works well here, and the design is not too over designed, so it gets an A.

Cole Custer #41 Autodesk Fusion 360 Ford Mustang-Great color scheme plus horrible design scheme equals a C grade.

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 World Wide Technology Chevy Camaro-The starburst motif isn’t over done, and the shade of blue works perfectly. All of this is getting an A grade.

Darrell Wallace Jr. #43 Cash App Chevy Camaro-A good color scheme and a smooth design scheme are all that’s needed to get an A grade.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47 Kroger Chevy Camaro-The American flag motif works well here, and the scheme is great to begin with, so this gets an A.

Joey Gase #51 Red Rock Secured Ford Mustang-This is a great look. The patriotic motif under the shade of red works well. This looks great and gets an A.

Joey Gase #51 Red Rock Secured Ford Mustang-A good color scheme and a smooth design scheme are all that’s needed to get an A grade.

Joey Gase #51 Adkins Automotive Ford Mustang-A good color scheme and a smooth design scheme are all that’s needed to get an A grade.

Joey Gase #51 Donate Life/Pro Master Ford Mustang-A good color scheme and a smooth design scheme are all that’s needed to get an A grade.

Joey Gase #51 Page Construction Ford Mustang-Without the green stripes, this would earn an A, but with the stripes, this earns a B.

JJ Yeley #53 Truckworx Chevy Camaro-Another example of a pointlessly over designed car. This is one of the worst I’ve seen in 2020, and that includes those disasters of All-Star Race cars. I can’t give this higher than an F.

Garrett Smithley #53 Rich Mar Florist Chevy Camaro-I hate the black and pink here. It just doesn’t work. This scheme would work with other colors. I will give this a C.

Josh Bilicki #53 Junction Fuels Chevy Camaro-My only complaint here is that the white stripe is too wide. A-

Garrett Smithley #53 Axele TMS Chevy Camaro-This scheme is much too over designed, and the color scheme isn’t great. I give this an F.

Garrett Smithley #53 Victory Lane Quick Oil Change/Kendall Oil Chevy Camaro-The design scheme and the color scheme are great. This scheme gets an A.

Ross Chastain #77 Melon Man Brand Chevy Camaro-This design scheme could get an A with a different color scheme, but with the pink, this gets a C.

Josh Bilicki #77 Austin Hatcher Foundation Chevy Camaro-The color scheme is great, and the car has a great look. A

Garrett Smithley #78 Baker Camp Arnold Capital Management Chevy Camaro-The color scheme is great, and the car has a great look. A

B.J. McLeod #78 Koolbox Chevy Camaro-The color scheme is great, and the car has a great look. A

BJ McLeod #78 Axele.com Chevy Camaro-This car is horrifically over designed, and not even a good color scheme can save this from an F.

Christopher Bell #95 Germania Insurance Toyota Camry-This is a really bold design, and it isn’t over done. It works very well, and gets an A.

Christopher Bell #95 Toyota Toyota Camry-The scheme is far too over designed, and the pointless black box makes it worse. I can’t give this anything less than a D.

The Driver Suit Blog-The Face-Shield Project Part 1-NASCAR Face Shields

By David G. Firestone

NASCAR face-shields are made for cars with enclosed cockpits. They typically come in clear, or have some kind of tint. For day to night races, the face-shield can have a tinted tear-off that can be removed when it gets dark. Sponsors will also place their logos on the shield on the area that is over the edge of the helmet, as evidenced by this Jeff Burton tinted Arai visor from his RCR days. The face-shield is in decent condition. This clear Impact face-shield is from JR Fitzpatrick, during his NASCAR days. It is in decent condition, has a manufacture date of 01/2007, and has been signed by Fitzpatrick. Next week, the face-shield discussion continues with NHRA face shields.