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2023 Darlington throwback schemes, and the stories behind them

Ross Chastain, Trackhouse Racing, Worldwide Express / UPS Chevrolet Camaro

Ross Chastain – No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet 

Throwing it back to Dale Jarrett’s 2001 season with the colors, and even the sponsor as UPS will adorn the hood of the championship points leader.

Ross Chastain, Trackhouse Racing, Worldwide Express / UPS Chevrolet Camaro

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Kevin Harvick – No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford

This one has an interesting story. It’s the scheme that Harvick was going to run in his planned Cup debut, driving the No. 30 America Online entry for RCR. Of course, fate had different plans, and Harvick ended up in the Goodwrench No. 29 following the tragic death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt.

Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing, SunnyD Ford Mustang

Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing, SunnyD Ford Mustang

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Kyle Larson – No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Same sponsor, different era. Larson throws it back to the No. 80 Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet Tony Stewart drove to victory in the 2009 NASCAR Xfinity Series season-opener at Daytona.

Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, HendrickCars.com Throwback Chevrolet Camaro

Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, HendrickCars.com Throwback Chevrolet Camaro

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Brad Keselowski – No. 6 RFK Racing Ford

An old school look for the Castrol machine, not focusing on a specific paint scheme from the past, but rather capturing the feel and look of a bygone era. 

Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing, Castrol GTX Ford Mustang

Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing, Castrol GTX Ford Mustang

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Corey LaJoie – No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Keeping it in the family, Corey honors his grandfather Don LaJoie. This scheme throws it back to 1972 at Danbury Racearena in Connecticut, where Don was a five-time track champion.

Corey LaJoie, Spire Motorsports, NationsGuard Chevrolet Camaro

Corey LaJoie, Spire Motorsports, NationsGuard Chevrolet Camaro

Photo by: John Harrelson / NKP / Motorsport Images

Kyle Busch – No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Okay, yes, not really a throwback. But hey, one could argue it’s a tribute to Busch’s first win as an RCR driver … way back in February. And to be honest, we just thought it was too cool of a scheme to omit from the list.

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing, Lucas Oil Chevrolet Camaro

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing, Lucas Oil Chevrolet Camaro

Photo by: John Harrelson / NKP / Motorsport Images

Chase Elliott – No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Speaking of keeping it in the family, Elliott honors his legendary father Bill, throwing it back to the look of the Evernham Motorsports Dodge that ‘Awesome Bill’ ran in the early 2000s. Feels right seeing an Elliott…

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