2018 NASCAR Paint Schemes, Ranked
70 years ago, in 1949, the NASCAR Strictly Stock Series debuted, featuring eight races and a total of 33 drivers throughout the season, which ran from June through mid-October. Some of the world-famous tracks from today also debuted during that season. Charlotte, Daytona Beach, Martinsville, and North Wilkesboro were four of the tracks that are still around today. North Wilkesboro ended its NASCAR run in the late 90’s.
The vehicles in 1949 were not anywhere close to the modified racing machines that they have now become. Back then, if you drove a 49′ Lincoln, that is literally the vehicle you brought to the track. In fact, the term stock car refers to a vehicle that has not been modified from its original factory condition or configurations. Of course, that would change over time. Drivers would actually drive the race cars to the track since they were legit stock cars.
Over time, stock cars would become more regulated and customized while also adding a ton of safety features like the HANS device, fire suits, and safer safety belts. As far as the safety side of the vehicle, those additions were huge upgrades for NASCAR. But the one of the most noticeable improvements to stock cars through the years is the paint schemes.
Sponsored paint schemes in NASCAR have become such a big part that a driver might have several different paint schemes on their vehicles throughout the season, usually for the bigger races like the Daytona 500 and special events like holidays or anniversaries.
As the 2018 NASCAR season approaches us, we decided to rank every single paint scheme that has been released to the public. If there are any we missed, they were special schemes that were added later on. Enjoy.
69) #2 Brad Keselowski, Wurth
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Penske
68) #1 Jamie McMurray, DC Solar
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Chip Ganassi Racing
67) #92 David Gilliland, CarQuest
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Ricky Benton Racing
66) #3 Austin Dillon, American Ethanol
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Richard Childress Racing
65) #43 Darrell Waltrip Jr, Click N Close
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Richard Petty Motorsports
64) #12 Ryan Blaney, DEX Imaging
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Penske
63) #32 Matt DiBenedetto, Keen Parts
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Go FAS Racing
62) #42 Kyle Larson, Credit One
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Chip Ganassi Racing
61) #88 Alex Bowman, Nationwide
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Hendrick Motorsports
60) #6 Trevor Bayne, Performance Plus
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Roush Fenway Racing
59) #9 Chase Elliott, Sun Energy 1
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Hendrick Motorsports
58) #95 Kasey Kahne, ProCore
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Leavine Family Racing
57) #9 Chase Elliott, NAPA
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Hendrick Motorsports
56) #41 Kurt Busch, HAAS
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Stewart-Haas Racing
55) #21 Paul Menard, Ford Motorcraft
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Wood Brothers Racing
54) #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Fastenal
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Roush Fenway Racing
53) #78 Martin Truex Jr, 5-Hour Energy
- Make: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Team: Furniture Row Racing
52) #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr, 5/3 Bank
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Roush Fenway Racing
51) #78 Truex Jr, Auto Owners Insurance
- Make: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Team: Furniture Row Racing
50) #2 Brad Keselowski, Discount Tire
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Penske
49) #13 Ty Dillon, Twisted Tea
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Germain Racing
48) #47 A.J. Allmendinger, Kroger
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: JTG Daugherty Racing
47) #31 Ryan Newman, Grainger
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Richard Childress Racing
46) #19 Daniel Suarez, Peak
- Make: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
45) #12 Ryan Blaney, PPG
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Penske
44) #42 Kyle Larson, DC Solar
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Chip Ganassi Racing
43) #22 Joey Logano, Autotrader
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Penske
42) #43 Darrell Waltrip Jr, US Air Force
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Richard Petty Motorsports
41) #38 David Ragan, Shriner’s Hospital
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Front Row Motorsports
40) #0 Jeffrey Earnhardt, VRX Simulators
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: StarCom Racing
39) #88 Alex Bowman, Axalta
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Hendrick Motorsports
38) #34 Michael McDowell, Loves
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Front Row Motorsports
37) #13 Ty Dillon, Geico Military
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Germain Racing
36) #6 Trevor Bayne, Advocare
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Roush Fenway Racing
35) #19 Daniel Suarez, Arris
- Make: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
34) #62 Brendan Gaughan, Beard Oil
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Beard Motorsports
33) #13 Ty Dillon, Geico
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Germain Racing
32) #4 Kevin Harvick, Jimmy John’s
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Stewart-Haas Racing
31) #9 Chase Elliott, Kelley Blue Book
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Hendrick Motorsports
30) #21 Paul Menard, Richmond
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Wood Brothers Racing
29) #24 William Byron, Axalta
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Hendrick Motorsports
28) #22 Joey Logano, AAA Insurance
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Penske
27) #41 Kurt Busch, Monster Energy
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Stewart-Haas Racing
26) #11 Denny Hamlin, FedEx
- Make: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
25) #18 Kyle Busch, M&M’s
- Make: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
24) #31 Ryan Newman, CAT
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Richard Childress Racing
23) #4 Kevin Harvick, Busch Light
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Stewart-Haas Racing
22) #19 Daniel Suarez, Stanley
- Make: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
21) #1 Jamie McMurray, Cessna
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Chip Ganassi Racing
20) #31 Ryan Newman, Liberty National
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Richard Childress Racing
19) #34 Michael McDowell, K-Love
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Front Row Motorsports
18) #20 Erik Jones, DeWalt
- Make: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
17) #31 Ryan Newman, Bass Pro Shops
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Richard Childress Racing
16) #1 Jamie McMurray, GearWrench
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Chip Ganassi Racing
15) #10 Aric Almirola, SmithField
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Stewart-Haas Racing
14) #2 Keselowski, Alliance Truck Parts
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Penkse
13) #4 Kevin Harvick, Mobil 1
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Stewart-Haas Racing
12) #24 William Byron, Liberty University
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Hendrick Motorsports
11) #3 Austin Dillon, Dow
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Richard Childress Racing
10) #4 Kevin Harvick, Busch Beer
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Stewart-Haas Racing
9) #2 Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Penske
8) #3 Austin Dillon, AAA
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Richard Childress Racing
7) #43 Darrell Waltrip Jr, STP
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Richard Petty Motorsports
6) #12 Ryan Blaney, Duracell
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Penske
5) #7 Danica Patrick, GoDaddy
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Premium Motorsports
4) #48 Jimmie Johnson, LowesforPros
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Hendrick Motorsports
3) #2 Brad Keselowski, Autotrader
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Penske
2) #22 Joey Logano, Pennzoil
- Make: Ford
- Model: Fusion
- Team: Penske
1) #9 Chase Elliott, Hooters
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Camaro
- Team: Hendrick Motorsports