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The Driver Suit Blog-Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 7

This week, an under the weather host discusses some news.

The Driver Suit Blog-Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 6

This week, a followup to the NBC Peacock story and my thoughts on the Clash.

The Driver Suit Blog-Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 5

Episode 5 features a discussion on the Rolex 24 and Formula E broadcasting, and some history of Nomex in auto racing.

The Driver Suit Blog-Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 3

This week, Driver Suit Blog Radio has some discussions about the NASCAR charter system, A Paul Newman Racing special from 1971, and the GM EV1.

The Driver Suit Blog-Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 2

Episode 2 features some insights into the end of Chip Ganassi’s NASCAR program, and a review of the little-known Kenny Rodgers NASCAR movie Six Pack from 1982.

The Driver Suit Blog-Driver Suit Blog Radio Episode 1

On the debut episode of Driver Suit Blog Radio, our intrepid host discusses Formula 1 television ratings, and reviews The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Local Forecast – Slower by Kevin MacLeod
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Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod
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Porch Swing Days – slower by Kevin MacLeod
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The Driver Suit Blog-2021 Paint Scheme Leaderboard Part 4-The Grand Finale

By David G. Firestone

Well, all the votes have been counted, and the final Paint Scheme Leaderboard is complete. Without further ado, the final post of 2020:

1-Stewart-Haas Racing# 14 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 21 of 46

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 4.00

2-Rick Ware Racing #28 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 1

GPA: 4.00

3-B.J. McLeod Motorsports #55 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 1

GPA: 4.00

4-Beard Motorsports #62 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 1 of 46

Number of Schemes: 1

GPA: 4.00

5-Hendrick Motorsports #24 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 7 of 46

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 3.79

6-Joe Gibbs Racing #18 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: 18 of 46

Number of Schemes:

GPA: 3.65

7-Hendrick Motorsports #9 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 39 of 46

Number of Schemes: 7

GPA: 3.61

8-Kaulig Racing #16 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 2 of 46

Number of Schemes: 5

GPA: 3.60

9-Joe Gibbs Racing #19 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: 34 of 46

Number of Schemes: 11

GPA: 3.55

10-Rick Ware Racing #51 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 29 of 46

Number of Schemes: 4

GPA: 3.50

11-23XI Racing #23 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 19

GPA: 3.49

12-Wood Brothers #21 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 10 of 46

Number of Schemes: 17

GPA: 3.41

13-Front Row Motorsports #34 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 45 of 46

Number of Schemes: 9

GPA: 3.33

14-Richard Childress Racing #3 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 23 of 46

Number of Schemes: 18

GPA: 3.31

15-Richard Petty Motorsports #43 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 17 of 46

Number of Schemes: 13

GPA: 3.31

16-Hendrick Motorsports #5 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 39 of 46

Number of Schemes: 9

GPA: 3.29

17-Rick Ware Racing #52 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 5 of 46

Number of Schemes: 24

GPA: 3.28

18-Team Penske #12 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 9 of 46

Number of Schemes: 18

GPA: 3.13

19-MBM Motorsports #13 Ford Mustang/Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 6

GPA: 3.00

20-Front Row Motorsports #36 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 27 of 46

Number of Schemes: 1

GPA: 3.00

21-Team Penske #2 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 24 of 46

Number of Schemes: 16

GPA: 2.98

22-Stewart-Haas Racing# 4 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 14 of 46

Number of Schemes: 19

GPA: 2.92

23-Live Fast Motorsports #78 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 15 of 46

Number of Schemes: 22

GPA: 2.90

24-MBM Motorsports #66 Ford Mustang/Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: 40 of 46

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 2.88

25-Front Row Motorsports #38 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 19 of 46

Number of Schemes: 13

GPA: 2.85

26-Joe Gibbs Racing #20 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: 32 of 46

Number of Schemes: 11

GPA: 2.82

27-Hendrick Motorsports #48 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 35 of 46

Number of Schemes: 5

GPA: 2.80

28-Rick Ware Racing #15 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 6 of 46

Number of Schemes: 26

GPA: 2.73

29-Rick Ware Racing #53 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 16 of 46

Number of Schemes: 25

GPA: 2.71

30-Team Penske #33 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 3

GPA: 2.70

31-JTG Daugherty Racing #37 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 38 of 46

Number of Schemes: 27

GPA: 2.69

32-Spire Motorsports #77 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 25 of 46

Number of Schemes: 21

GPA: 2.68

33-StarCom Racing #00 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 31 of 46

Number of Schemes: 19

GPA: 2.68

34-Chip Ganassi Racing #42 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 26 of 46

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 2.67

35-Stewart-Haas Racing #10 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 22 of 46

Number of Schemes: 13

GPA: 2.62

36-Roush Fenway Racing #6 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 36 of 46

Number of Schemes: 22

GPA: 2.56

37-Joe Gibbs Racing #11 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: 11 of 46

Number of Schemes: 11

GPA: 2.51

38-Stewart-Haas Racing #41 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 46 of 46

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 2.50

39-Roush Fenway Racing #17 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 44 of 46

Number of Schemes: 13

GPA: 2.49

40-Chip Ganassi Racing #1 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 13 of 46

Number of Schemes: 6

GPA: 2.28

41-Spire Motorsports #7 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 20 of 46

Number of Schemes: 15

GPA: 2.18

42-Richard Childress Racing #8 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 41 of 46

Number of Schemes: 24

GPA: 2.14

43-Team Penske #22 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 43 of 46

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 2.04

44-JTG Daugherty Racing #47 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 12 of 46

Number of Schemes: 25

GPA: 1.77

45-Gaunt Brothers Racing #96 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: 28 of 46

Number of Schemes: 7

GPA: 1.53

46-Trackhouse Racing #99 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 10

GPA: 1.26

Next Year, Driver Suit Blog Radio takes over, AND Wheel Reviews returns!

The Driver Suit Blog-2021 Paint Scheme Leaderboard Part 3-Toyota

By David G. Firestone

The 2021 Paint Scheme Leaderboard rolls on, this week, it’s the Toyota teams time to shine!

1-Joe Gibbs Racing #18 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: 3 of 8

Number of Schemes: 15

GPA: 3.65

2-Joe Gibbs Racing #19 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year:6 of 8

Number of Schemes: 11

GPA: 3.55

3-23XI Racing #23 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 19

GPA: 3.49

4-MBM Motorsports #13 Ford Mustang/Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 6

GPA: 3.00

5-MBM Motorsports #66 Ford Mustang/Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: 8 of 8

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 2.88

6-Joe Gibbs Racing #20 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: 5 of 8

Number of Schemes: 11

GPA: 2.82

7-Joe Gibbs Racing #11 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: 2 of 8

Number of Schemes: 11

GPA: 2.51

8-Gaunt Brothers Racing #96 Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: 4 of 8

Number of Schemes: 7

GPA: 1.53

Next week, the Grand Finale!

The Driver Suit Blog-2021 Paint Scheme Leaderboard Part 2-Ford

By David G. Firestone

This week, the 2021 Paint Scheme Leaderboard shifts focus to the blue oval. Ford’s rankings are up for this week.

1-Stewart-Haas Racing# 14 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: of 14 of 18

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 4.00

2-Rick Ware Racing #28 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 1

GPA: 4.00

3-B.J. McLeod Motorsports #55 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 1

GPA:

4-Rick Ware Racing #51 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 12 of 18

Number of Schemes: 4

GPA: 3.50

5-Wood Brothers #21 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 4 of 18

Number of Schemes: 17

GPA: 3.41

6-Front Row Motorsports #34 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 17 of 18

Number of Schemes: 9

GPA: 3.33

7-Rick Ware Racing #52 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 2 of 18

Number of Schemes: 24

GPA: 3.28

8-Team Penske #12 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 3 of 18

Number of Schemes: 18

GPA: 3.13

9-MBM Motorsports #13 Ford Mustang/Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 6

GPA: 3.00

10-Front Row Motorsports #36 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 11 of 18

Number of Schemes: 1

GPA: 3.00

11-Team Penske #2 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 10 of 18

Number of Schemes: 16

GPA: 2.98

12-Stewart-Haas Racing# 4 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 5 of 18

Number of Schemes: 19

GPA: 2.92

13-Live Fast Motorsports #78 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 22

GPA: 2.90

14-MBM Motorsports #66 Ford Mustang/Toyota Camry

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 2.88

15-Front Row Motorsports #38 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 7 of 18

Number of Schemes: 13

GPA: 2.85

16-Rick Ware Racing #15 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 26

GPA: 2.73

17-Rick Ware Racing #53 Chevy Camaro/Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 6 of 18

Number of Schemes: 25

GPA: 2.71

18-Team Penske #33 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: N/A

Number of Schemes: 3

GPA: 2.70

19-Stewart-Haas Racing# 10 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 9 of 18

Number of Schemes: 13

GPA: 2.62

20-Roush Fenway Racing #6 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 14 of 18

Number of Schemes: 22

GPA: 2.56

21-Stewart-Haas Racing #41 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 9 of 18

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 2.50

22-Roush Fenway Racing #17 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 16 of 18

Number of Schemes: 13

GPA: 2.49

23-Team Penske #22 Ford Mustang

Rank Last Year: 15 of 18

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 2.04

Next week, the Toyota Leaderboard

The Driver Suit Blog-2021 Paint Scheme Leaderboard Part 1-Chevy

By David G. Firestone

Thanksgiving has passed, holiday music and decorations are abound, and the 2021 Paint Scheme Leaderboard is here! Here’s how the process works. I will rank all of the Cup Series teams by their paint scheme GPA. I will rank them by manufacturer, then all of them in one final list. There is no committee this year, as Zoe chose to skip the proceedings. Here is the Chevy list:

1-Beard Motorsports #62 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 1 of 23

Number of Schemes: 1

GPA: 4.00

2-Hendrick Motorsports #24 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 5 of 23

Number of Schemes: 8

GPA: 3.79

3-Hendrick Motorsports #9 Chevy Camaro

Rank Last Year: 21 of 23

Number of Schemes: 7

GPA: 3.61