NASCAR is celebrating the whole year, as it’s the 75th anniversary of its founding. With that celebration comes some special paint schemes from NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck series teams for the annual Darlington Raceway throwback weekend.
The races at Darlington will once again be held on Mother’s Day weekend, May 12-14. As each organization reveals its livery for the events, Frontstretch will keep you updated here. Remember to return to this page often as more paint schemes are revealed.
If a driver isn’t listed, the team hasn’t announced a throwback, or it opted not to participate in this year’s throwback theme.
Cup
Sports the blue, white and red colors of Mark Donohue‘s No. 16 from his 1973 victory at Riverside Raceway — Team Penske’s first NASCAR win.
Resembles Jeff Gordon‘s 50th anniversary scheme from 1998.
Likened to Ricky Rudd‘s No. 26 green Quaker State car from the 1988 Daytona 500.
Xfinity
Honors Jason Leffler with a similar design as his No. 00 Haas car from 2004.
Close to Kurt Busch‘s black and blue No. 97 Sharpie scheme from his 2001 rookie season.
Resembles Hut Stricklin‘s Circuit City car from 1996.
NASCAR’s not the only one celebrating a major anniversary. This logo and design were inspired by the original Pilot Fly J logo; the brand is celebrating 65 years.
Similar to Geoff Bodine‘s No. 5 scheme run in the mid-late 1980s.
Trucks
Honoring Mario Andretti and his 1967 Daytona 500 victory.
Resembles the No. 1 MOPAR truck of Ted Musgrave from 2003.
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