There’s a lot of new NASCAR things in 2022, including the Cup Series’ Next Gen car. But one feature that returns this season is the annual Darlington Raceway throwback paint schemes from Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck series teams.
The celebration is once again held in the spring, May 6-8 on Mother’s Day weekend. As organizations and drivers share their liveries for the races, Frontstretch will keep you updated here. Remember to check this page often as more 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
2 NASCAR Hall of Famers, 1 iconic brand. The past and the present collide this weekend in Darlington.@CocaColaRacing | @DaleJr | @Daniel_SuarezG | @RossChastain pic.twitter.com/IIW9XIzyVx
— Trackhouse Racing (@TeamTrackhouse) May 3, 2022
Resembles Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s black No. 1 Coca-Cola polar bear car run at an exhibition race at Twin Ring Motegi in 1998.
What is @TooToughToTame Throwback Weekend without a @RustyWallace #2 car in the field. Hard to find one that hasn't been done… but it's a match made in heaven with the @MenardsRacing colors ๐๐ฅ@Team_Penske #NASCARThrowback pic.twitter.com/a8g0rmHYlB
— Austin Cindric (@AustinCindric) April 22, 2022
Similar design as Rusty Wallace’s 2005 Kodak scheme.
Chasing a cure. @KevinHarvick and @rheemracing are throwing back the "Chasing a Cure" paint scheme that ran in October 2011 and 2012. In their 15th NASCAR season, Darlington marks Rheem's 500th race as a partner in the sport, supporting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. pic.twitter.com/GLtGmjcdz3
— Stewart-Haas Racing (@StewartHaasRcng) April 20, 2022
Special scheme commemorating Rheem’s 500th race as a NASCAR sponsor. Throws back to October 2011 and 2012, the pink schemes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Two similar driving styles. One fitting #NASCARThrowback.
Only on https://t.co/Y3GKUt4Uj4 pic.twitter.com/2qg1mr6Gt2
— Hendrick Automotive Group (@HendrickCars) April 28, 2022
Resembles Tim Richmond’s No. 0 Pontiac from 1984 in the Busch Grand National Series. Richmond drove for All-Star Racing (before it changed to Hendrick Motorsports in 1985).
Over the years the No. 6 has had many great drivers, including @markmartin. Iโm excited to honor Mark this year by running his 2004 paint scheme at Darlington.
Thanks for the opportunity @SociosMS ๐๐๐ผ pic.twitter.com/DxaE0p2q4F
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) March 9, 2022
Pays homage to Mark Martin’s 2004 scheme when he finished fourth in the standings after earning one win, 10 top fives and 15 top 10s. Both Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing cars honor ones who drove for the team in ’04.
We take #NASCARThrowback very seriously at Spire Motorsports. Bringing the No. 777 to @TooToughToTame! #s7ackingpennies @FOEGrandAerie | @NASCAR | @CoreyLaJoie | @MartyRobbinsAZ pic.twitter.com/1qx4OjIOX6
— Spire Motorsports (@SpireMotorsport) April 20, 2022
Likened to Marty Robbins’ 1964 No. 777 Plymouth Belvedere.
If you want to look good at @TooToughToTame then youโve gotta look tough. @chaseelliott is throwing it back to โ93 with a look inspired by Jimmy Meansโ old NAPA car.#darlingtonthrowback #NASCARthrowback pic.twitter.com/Qw8GibFqys
— NAPA Racing (@NAPARacing) April 21, 2022
Resembles Jimmy Means’ No. 52 car from 1993.
For the man who started it all.@Aric_Almirola is honoring his grandfather, who shared his passion for racing with Aric. This #NASCARThrowback is inspired by the dirt sprint car raced by Sam Rodriguez. pic.twitter.com/aAjkjDRSrG
— Stewart-Haas Racing (@StewartHaasRcng) May 5, 2022
Honors Almirola’s grandfather, Sam Rodriguez, who won three Tampa Bay Area Racing Association Dirt Sprint Car championships. “Slammin’ Sammy” piloted the red No. 03 sprint car in the late 1980s to early 1990s.
๐จ THROWBACK ๐จ @ToyotaRacing is set to celebrate its 1,500th race in #NASCAR with special throwback schemes at @TooToughToTame to commemorate the milestone. @dennyhamlin will lead the campaign with a throwback to his 2016 #DAYTONA500 winning @FedEx livery. pic.twitter.com/ybGWPzQ3bX
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) May 2, 2022
Throws back to his own 2016 Daytona 500-winning Fedex Express scheme. Though Hamlin led 95 laps, he ended up winning by a nose over Martin Truex Jr.
The epitome of tough.@ChaseBriscoe_14 and @Mahindra_USA will pay tribute to the boss's double duty in 2001, running the Coca-Cola 600 and the Indianapolis 500 on the same day. @TonyStewart is the only driver to complete both races. pic.twitter.com/YUWI65bPAP
— Stewart-Haas Racing (@StewartHaasRcng) April 19, 2022
Matches the scheme Stewart-Haas Racing boss Tony Stewart ran in the 2001 Indianapolis 500. Stewart pulled double duty that day, finishing sixth in the Indy 500 and third in the Coca-Cola 600.
Excited to FINALLY reveal our 2022 throwback paint schemes for @TooToughToTame!@NurtecODT (rimegepant) | @TeamNurtecODT (rimegepant) pic.twitter.com/TNyDe6JxjG
— Rick Ware Racing (@RickWareRacing) May 5, 2022
Resembles Clint Bowyer’s 5-Hour Energy car from 2012-2015.
Just found out I get to drive this sweet @socios throwback at Darlington! Itโs a tribute to @mattkensethโs 2004 Ford.
When he drove it, I was 12โฆ ๐ pic.twitter.com/M0w2etXcaD
— Chris Buescher (@Chris_Buescher) March 8, 2022
Tribute to Matt Kenseth’s livery from 2004; he earned two wins, eight top fives and 16 top 10s en route to eighth in the points.
We've counted the votes and the people have spoken… @KyleBusch will be taking the 1998 @mmschocolate Throwback car to @TooToughToTame! It's a great looking car and we can't wait to see it in Victory Lane. Thanks to everyone who voted! pic.twitter.com/a3md6qjl7R
— M&M'S (@mmschocolate) April 14, 2022
Resembles Ernie Irvanโs No. 36 M&Mโs Pontiac at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. M&Mโs had a fan vote for its final season of sponsorship with Joe Gibbs Racing and Kyle Busch.
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In celebration of @ToyotaRacing's upcoming 1,500th #NASCAR race, @CBellRacing will run a @SIRIUSXM scheme from his 2017 championship-winning Truck season. pic.twitter.com/PRwQeQlT0W
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) May 2, 2022
Likened to Bell’s No. 4 SiriusXM truck from 2017, the year he won the Truck championship. Bell won five races and earned 15 top fives and 21 top 10s in his second full-time Truck season.
For our @TooToughToTame #Throwback we will rewind back to when Harrison was minus 8 days old when papa @JeffBurton last ran these colors in the great state of Martinsville. The year was 2000 and we had all barely survived Y2K. Close one. A neat @deximaging scheme fosho pic.twitter.com/L4l9HCbBb0
— Wood Brothers Racing (@woodbrothers21) April 20, 2022
Throws back to Harrison’s father Jeff Burton’s No. 99 Exide scheme from 2000.
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To celebrate our 10-years together, @shellracingus @Pennzoil surprised me with a throwback design to my Quarter Midget car where it all started! #NASCARThrowback @Team_Penske @FordPerformance @TooToughToTame pic.twitter.com/6Lvdh8NXld
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) May 3, 2022
Same colors as Logano’s quarter midget from the mid 1990s.
We're going back to '08 with @BubbaWallace. Check out our new car for @TooToughToTame, where old school meets new school. ๐#Goodyear400 #23XIRacing #NASCARThrowback pic.twitter.com/vL5SOKz8nU
— MoneyLion Racing (@moneylionracing) May 3, 2022
Similar design to Wallace’s 2008 Late Model car.
2007 was a special year of memorable moments and milestone wins for @JeffGordonWeb and the No. 24.
Weโre excited for @williambyron to bring this iconic scheme back to life at Darlington!ย ๐ฅย #NASCARThrowback pic.twitter.com/58u6ruVmod
— Axalta Racing (@AxaltaRacing) April 19, 2022
The flames are back! Byron’s throwing back to Jeff Gordon’s famous flames scheme from 2007. Though Gordon finished second in the standings, he still won six races that year, including at Darlington.
A #NASCARThrowback for a childhood hero. @ColeCuster will honor Jason Leffler, throwing back to the driver who earned Haas CNC Racingโs 1st win. pic.twitter.com/i19V9V31xq
— Stewart-Haas Racing (@StewartHaasRcng) April 19, 2022
Tribute to Jason Leffler, who won the June 2004 Xfinity race at Nashville Superspeedway- Haas CNC Racing’s first NASCAR victory.
What an awesome throwback! Iโm so grateful to get to honor Lee Pettyโs Hall of Fame career! pic.twitter.com/o6F9VxyZmQ
— Ty Dillon (@tydillon) May 4, 2022
Honors Lee Petty with his 1959 Daytona 500-winning livery.
Throwing it back to the 1959 DAYTONA 500!
Weโll be honoring Lee and Richard Petty this weekend at @TooToughToTame ๐#NASCARThrowback | #ThisIsOurTime pic.twitter.com/MBmLJ4Lio6
— Petty GMS (@PettyGMS) May 4, 2022
The other Petty GMS Motorsports car honors Richard Petty, who also piloted this scheme in the 1959 Daytona 500.
Coming with that fire for Darlington throwback weekend! @TooToughToTame ๐ฅ@kurtbusch will be honoring a @NASCAR legend with the iconic 1996 Bill Elliott @mcdonalds scheme #McDPartner #TeamToyota pic.twitter.com/y24mKqSyKy
— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) April 28, 2022
Honors Bill Elliott, who piloted the No. 94 McDonald’s red and white colors in 1996.
From one generation to the next. โค๏ธ ๐
Check out our @TooToughToTame #NASCARThrowback scheme honoring @MarkMartin, one of @Alex_Bowmanโs racing heroes. pic.twitter.com/ORSb3kUdyb
— Ally Racing (@allyracing) April 12, 2022
Honors Mark Martin, who piloted the No. 6 red, blue and white Valvoline car to the victory at Darlington in 1993.
Excited to FINALLY reveal our 2022 throwback paint schemes for @TooToughToTame!@NurtecODT (rimegepant) | @TeamNurtecODT (rimegepant) pic.twitter.com/TNyDe6JxjG
— Rick Ware Racing (@RickWareRacing) May 5, 2022
Tribute to NASCAR Hall of Famer Mike Stefanik and his Burnham Boilers car from the 1990s in the Busch North Series.
A throw๐ scheme so hot, it could turn the asphalt to a liquid state at @TooToughToTame ๐ฅ๐ฅ@bjmcleod78 and @Josh6williams will run a special scheme this weekend that surfaces shared memories of BJโs Late Model Series race at Orlando Speed World from 2004.#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/9QUwmpNMUC
— Live Fast Motorsports (@teamlivefast) May 4, 2022
Live Fast Motorsports and BJ McLeod Motorsports are bringing back the flames from McLeod’s 2004 Late Model car run at Orlando Speed World.
Saved the best for last! ๐ How about this @CocaColaRacing Darlington throwback?? Just wow!! @teamtrackhouse @rosschastain @teamchevy #CokePartner pic.twitter.com/5aaT6ZvRzi
— Daniel Suรกrez (@Daniel_SuarezG) May 3, 2022
Dale Earnhardt’s red No. 3 Coca-Cola livery from the 1998 exhibition race at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan.
Xfinity
I've always looked up to @markmartin. He's not only one of the greatest drivers in the history of our sport, he's also one of the best mentors in the garage. It's an honor to throw it back to his @NASCAR Rookie season from '82 for this year's @TooToughToTame throwback weekend! https://t.co/P8p0Krm4qM pic.twitter.com/168NqTKO1y
— Brett Moffitt (@Brett_Moffitt) April 19, 2022
Throwback to Mark Martin’s Cup rookie season from 1982, in which he earned two top fives and eight top 10s.
Who is ready to see this #throwback on the track at @TooToughToTame ?? Go vote for your favorite throwback using the link below!โฌhttps://t.co/j7h30drtCx pic.twitter.com/naFfKM3CbA
— Joe Graf Jr (@Joegrafjr) April 26, 2022
Buckshot Jones’ No. 00 Georgia Pacific scheme in 2001; he earned two top 10s in six Xfinity races that year.
The Throwback Paint Scheme Fan Vote for the Xfinity Series is open today through Thursday, May 5 at 5 p.m. ET at https://t.co/yCBSUEBHdI. pic.twitter.com/3leIQzbtIR
— David Starr (@starr_racing) April 27, 2022
Tribute to SS Green Light Racing’s team owner Bobby Dotter, who drove the No. 08 Hyde Tools car in 1995.
A blast from the past featuring Rick Mast. @sam_mayer_ x @TooToughToTame pic.twitter.com/KWaL906hXM
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) April 11, 2022
Resembles Rick Mast’s Skoal Cup Series paint scheme from the early 1990s. Mast earned nine wins in the Xfinity Series, with his last one coming in 1990.
Saturday at Darlington, @WhelenMTRS will honor its rich history featuring one of the company's original logos on the hood of @sheldoncreed's Chevrolet. @WhelenEng has proudly designed and manufactured its products in the U.S.A. since 1952. pic.twitter.com/DC0wSgXf7n
— RCR (@RCRracing) May 5, 2022
Sports a Whelen logo on the hood from its early years.
Designed by @RoyalTGrafix, we will be commemorating Monarchโs โRoofing The Carolinas for 15 Yearsโ with a special 15th anniversary logo on the hood!
Thank you Monarch Roofing for all you do and for believing in myself and this team!#NASCARThrowback #TeamJDM | @JDMotorsports01 pic.twitter.com/DY3EdEJGQP
— Ryan Vargas (@RyanVargas_23) April 26, 2022
Jeff Gordon’s 1999 blue Pepsi car run in Xfinity. Gordon won at Phoenix Raceway that year in the No. 24.
1984: Jeans Machine
2022: @Hellmanns Mayo Machine@J_Allgaierโs No. 7 to pay homage to Dale Sr. @TooToughToTame in May. pic.twitter.com/hJG9zjelEI— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) March 29, 2022
Honors Dale Earnhardt, who drove the Wrangler blue and yellow colored Chevrolet Monte Carlo in 1984 at Daytona International Speedway.
All about the details. pic.twitter.com/UoSjvp757O
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) April 14, 2022
Mimics Dale Earnhardt Jr.โs 2002 Looney Tunes/Action Performance No. 8 car. Earnhardt Jr. drove the car, which featured Gossamer on the hood, to victory in the Richmond Raceway Xfinity race that year.
Timmy Hill – Coble Enterprises Throwback (Toyota)
2022 Mahindra ROXOR 200 (Darlington Raceway) #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/gOt9AU3K1P
— NASCAR Paint Schemes (@NascarPaint) May 7, 2022
Ricky Cravenโs Du Pont Busch Series car from the 1990s.
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This one checks all of the boxes. @BrandonJonesRac is throwing it back to Paul Menardโs 2011 Indy winning @MenardsRacing scheme. #NASCARThrowback pic.twitter.com/QvzjMpsBH1
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) May 4, 2022
Honors Paul Menard, who took this scheme to his lone Cup victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2011.
In celebration of Darlington's 2022 throwback weekend, Bennett Transportation & Logistics has chosen to blend its founding year of 1974 with a paint scheme that evokes the company's look from the mid-1980's.@BennettFamilyCo | @_AustinHill | #NASCAR | #TBT pic.twitter.com/G8kiKCu8EO
— RCR (@RCRracing) May 5, 2022
Primary sponsor Bennett Transportation and Logistics design from the 1980s.
Hereโs some neat context before all of you jump to conclusionโฆ Yes, others drove this car, but Tom Hubert is like family to my business manager AND his nephew is my rear tire changer. It was a great match since he drove the #23 once, along with other cars in each of his starts. https://t.co/EXxpURnde4
— Anthony Alfredo (@anthonyalfredo) May 4, 2022
Resembles Tom Hubert’s 2002 Hills Brothers Coffee livery. Hubert earned his best Cup finish of 24th at Watkins Glen International in the No. 23 Dodge for Bill Davis Racing.
NEWS: Solid Rock Carriers and @JebBurtonRacing will pay tribute to @WardBurtonWBWF 1992 scheme that visited Victory Lane at Rockingham Speedway!
Read More: https://t.co/ibKNPQjQkc pic.twitter.com/S0c1DrBcYw
— Our Motorsports (@OurMotorsports) April 25, 2022
Corresponds to Jeb’s father Ward Burton’s No. 27 Gwaltney’s design from 1992. Ward won at Rockingham Speedway in the Xfinity Series.
The Red Baron rides again this weekend. We're ready to capitalize with this great scheme from Capital City Towing ๐คฉ pic.twitter.com/HalrLvDO8W
— ๐๐บ๐ข๐ต๐ต ๐๐ฏ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ (@MyattSnider) May 4, 2022
Tribute to Ken Schrader’s Red Baron No. 90, owned by Junie Donlavey. Schrader won the pole at Darlington in March 1987 and brought home a fifth place.
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Here is @PatrickEmerling โs B.R. Dewitt INC. scheme for the @NASCAR_Xfinity throwback race @TooToughToTame !
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Throwing it back to NASCAR Hall of Famer Richie Evanโs Modified scheme! pic.twitter.com/gd9pt3c6Eo— Emerling-Gase Motorsports (@EG_Motorsports) April 27, 2022
Honors nine-time NASCAR National Modified champion Richie Evans with an orange-colored scheme.
๐ฐ: Throwing it back nearly 5๏ธโฃ decades with Mike #M5 McCrary Sr.โs 1976 Marion Edwards Jr. Memorial winning Chevrolet, @alexlabbe36 will honor @MGosselin12โs father at @TooToughToTame!
Paint scheme recreated by: @raceartist#DGMFamily | #FLShortTrackLegend |#RaceToRecovery pic.twitter.com/fVhAjBgFya
— DGM Racing (@dgm_racing_) May 4, 2022
Similar livery as Michael McCrary Sr.’s 1976 Marion Edwards Jr. Memorial race-winning car. McCrary is DGM Racing co-owner Michelle Gosselin’s father.
A throwback fit for a king. ๐@joshbilicki and @insuranceking_ will honor NASCAR champion @BillElliott9 at @TooToughToTame! pic.twitter.com/nqiiX4F3Ht
— Alpha Prime Racing (@TeamAlphaPrime) April 21, 2022
Sports a similar scheme as the 2006 No. 00 Burger King car driven by Bill Elliott.
JUST ANNOUNCED: Tyler Reddick will be driving the No. 48 @bigmchnracing @SpikedCoolers @chevrolet for Throwback week at @TooToughToTame. #NASCAR #xfinity pic.twitter.com/CPEIGVI3cx
— Big Machine Racing (@bigmchnracing) May 3, 2022
Honors NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison with his red and gold livery. Allison won the 1972 Southern 500 at Darlington.
Check it out #ClementsNation! @JClements51 is teaming up with @Spartanburg1400 & #SpartanWaste for four races in 2022. Headlined by the @TooToughToTame #NASCARThrowback car! @XfinityRacing @NASCARONFOX @NASCAR_Xfinity
Check out the details below https://t.co/Rl8inA09Bw pic.twitter.com/LO5yftEHIx
— JeremyClementsRacing (@JCR_Clements51) March 18, 2022
Another throwback to Dale Earnhardt’s Wrangler Jeans car, this time from 1982. Earnhardt won at Darlington that April with Bud Moore as his crew chief.
Weโre having flashbacks to 2002. Britney and Justin broke up, and @TyGibbs_ was born. It was also the year that @Bobby_Labonte ran the @interstatebatts โSharkโ car. The classic scheme is going to make a return at @TooToughToTame with Ty behind the wheel!#TeamInterstate pic.twitter.com/GosXiaBYXt
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) April 29, 2022
Resembles Bobby Labonte’s 2002 Interstate Batteries car. Labonte won at Martinsville Speedway that year.
#Throwback 1993 Bobby Hamilton @workpro_tools pic.twitter.com/ZKtvULD4KF
— MBM Motorsports (@MBMMotorsports) April 26, 2022
Resembles Bobby Hamilton’s pink Country Time car from 1993.
Hereโs our throwback for @TooToughToTame ๐ throwing it back to the days of Old Dominion Speedway, myself and @BMSRaceTeam โs first win! Our organization has come so far since then and we donโt plan on stopping now๐๐ pic.twitter.com/tVGUHP5Q1j
— Brandon Brown (@brandonbrown_68) May 3, 2022
Throws back to his first Late Model win at Old Dominion Speedway.
A throw๐ scheme so hot, it could turn the asphalt to a liquid state at @TooToughToTame ๐ฅ๐ฅ@bjmcleod78 and @Josh6williams will run a special scheme this weekend that surfaces shared memories of BJโs Late Model Series race at Orlando Speed World from 2004.#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/9QUwmpNMUC
— Live Fast Motorsports (@teamlivefast) May 4, 2022
McLeod’s 2004 Late Model car at Orlando Speed World.
๐ฐ: @Mason_Massey honors his uncle, Marty Massey, at @TooToughToTame for NASCARโs Official Throwback Weekend. This is the paint scheme Marty Massey was running when Mason was introduced to the sport.
Paint scheme recreated by: @raceartist#NASCARThrowback | #HammerDown pic.twitter.com/g191ZQk4MJ
— DGM Racing (@dgm_racing_) May 4, 2022
Tribute to Mason’s father Marty Massey, who drove the red and yellow colors during a dirt Late Model race in 2003.
Similar livery as his dad Phil Parsons’ black and white No. 55 Crown Skoal car from 1998.
Trucks
A scheme fit for the Alabama Gang.@hailiedeeganโs Bobby Allison throwback for Darlington is ๐๐๐๐๐. ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/VSlB6shx8X
— David Gilliland Racing (@dgr_racing) April 19, 2022
Sports the same scheme as Bobby Allison’s AMC Matador from 1975. The 2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee won three races that year, including both Darlington events, in 19 starts for Team Penske.
#NASCARThrowback Alert: Introducing the @Cr7Motorsports No. 9 @RacelineWheels @TeamChevy paint scheme, honoring Doug George, for the @NASCAR_Trucks Series #DeadOnTools200 at the @TooToughToTame.
VOTE: https://t.co/T5Od22IC89#NASCAR | #CampingWorldTrucks | #LeftCoast pic.twitter.com/WU1CWBrDyL
— Blaine Perkins (@BlainePerkins21) April 21, 2022
Tribute to Perkins’ crew chief Doug George, who piloted the No. 21 Ortho Lawn & Garden Care truck in 1996.
Michael made mention of me in my very first NASCAR race and has been very kind to me over the years. That is why it is special for me to honor him with this throwback. Thank you @MW55 !
Learn more: https://t.co/OzobMiFE3q pic.twitter.com/8BDPlPj5vU
— Spencer Boyd (@SpencerBoyd) April 20, 2022
Resembles Michael Waltrip’s Hawaiian Punch scheme that debuted in 1985.
Itโs very cool to be a part of a landmark weekend for Toyota and Iโm happy to be honoring fellow Toyota and California driver Mike Skinner.
My LIUNA Tundra TRD Pro looks great, and we hope to do what Mike did quite a few times in this scheme, drive it to Victory Lane! pic.twitter.com/poutj72z8t
— Tyler Ankrum (@TylerAnkrum) May 2, 2022
Similar to Mike Skinner’s No. 5 Toyota Tundra from 2004.
Throwing it back from one generation of New England modified racer to another.
We canโt wait to see Ryan Preeceโs Reggie Ruggiero scheme take on The Lady in Black. ๐ pic.twitter.com/RWz938NqKe
— David Gilliland Racing (@dgr_racing) April 13, 2022
Honors former Modified driver Reggie Ruggiero, who earned 44 Whelen Modified Tour wins from 1985-2009. He also finished second in the standings six times in his career. Ruggiero currently works for Stewart-Haas Racing in their shop.
Back to work Friday night ๐ช pic.twitter.com/iYrn56nxx3
— Kyle Busch Motorsports (@KBMteam) May 4, 2022
A throwback to primary sponsor Safelite’ MobileGlassShop vehicles from before 2013, sporting the white (instead of the normal black) based livery.
Itโs throwback season! @derek9kraus had the idea to surprise our team owner, Bill McAnally, and run his paint scheme! This was the first year @NAPAknowhow sponsored Bill as a driver and team owner. Derek wants to commemorate Bill and NAPA for all their support! #NASCARThrowback pic.twitter.com/dR9EmAfHGw
— Bill McAnally Racing (@BMR_NASCAR) April 26, 2022
Throwback to team owner Bill McAnally’s 1990 Late Model car. McAnally won the Late Model championship at All-American Speedway that year.
.@DBohn659 returns to @youngsmtrsports @TooToughToTame with https://t.co/92hNSOtrei honoring @AllWaltrip from 1981-82.
Details: https://t.co/QRKhR544sP
โผ๏ธโผ๏ธ DYK: May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Read about Dannyโs battle with Lyme disease: https://t.co/3cZjtl1Z5K#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/O5WavIFJ0a
— Young's Motorsports (@youngsmtrsports) April 28, 2022
Likened to Darrell Waltrip’s No. 11 Mountain Dew scheme from the early 1980s. Waltrip won 24 Cup races and back-to-back championships in 1981-’82.
๐ Weโre throwing our @NASCAR_Trucks No. 25 back to our pal, @SMR_114 at @TooToughToTame! ๐
| @mattdracing | @RackleyRoofing | @WAR_Shocks | @TeamChevy | #Darlington #Throwback pic.twitter.com/yaDZfJ9Mc8
— Rackley W.A.R. (@Rackley_WAR) April 19, 2022
Resembles Sterling Marlin’s silver Coors Light car from the early 2000s.
Josh Reaume will return to the #33 at Darlington, throwing it back to the greatest there was, Dale Earnhardt! ๐๐ฟ๐Click the link in our bio to learn more! #AfricanSquirrel #RBR #NASCAR #TooToughToTame pic.twitter.com/8En0KAziZs
— Reaume Brothers Racing (@RBR_Teams) April 29, 2022
The iconic No. 3 Goodwrench scheme driven by Dale Earnhardt.
Dean Thompson ๐ค Dean Thompson@deanthompsonr will honor famed sprint car racer Dean Thompson with his No. 40 @CorporateWWE throwback scheme @TooToughToTame! pic.twitter.com/1IbVO7A1tA
— Niece Motorsports (@NieceMotorsport) April 20, 2022
Honors Dean Thompson, who won three California Racing Association championships in the early 1980s.
hey, @TravisPastrana, what do you think? pic.twitter.com/xnJ5zsWZ5W
— Carson Hocevar (@CarsonHocevar) April 25, 2022
Similar to Travis Pastrana’s Boost Mobile design from 2012.
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Reaume Brothers Racing is proud to announce that Akinori Ogata will return to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington, throwing it back to Mike Skinnerโs 2005 Toyota Tundra! Click the link in our bio to learn more! #RBR #NASCAR #JapanInNASCAR pic.twitter.com/cq3JEjlz0N— Reaume Brothers Racing (@RBR_Teams) May 2, 2022
Another Mike Skinner truck, this time from the mid-2000s.
— Kris Wright ๐ #NASCAR (@KrisOnNASCAR) April 21, 2022
NASCAR Hall of Famer Ron Hornaday’s 2009 VFW scheme returns to the track. Hornaday won four Truck championships overall, including ’09.
Bringing the ๐ฅ to @TooToughToTame.@lawlessalan25 is throwing it back to Jeff Gordon's 2007 Department of Defense paint scheme with his AUTOParkit Chevrolet Silverado on May 6! pic.twitter.com/ZsbtbArElR
— Niece Motorsports (@NieceMotorsport) April 22, 2022
Similar scheme as Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 Department of Defense/DuPont from 2007. Gordon won six races that year and placed second in the standings.
Brennan Poole with a take on Cole Trickleโs โDays of Thunderโ No. 46. His throwback substitutes purple for the yellow in the scheme at Darlington.#NASCAR #NASCARThrowback pic.twitter.com/MhOsoep0Uu
— Adam Cheek (@adamncheek) May 6, 2022
Cole Trickle’s car from the movieย Days of Thunder.
Itโs time for our 2022 Darlington Raceway Throwback reveal!
Special thanks to Shawn and Billie Beckhorn for placing the winning bid in our Aim Autism auction for the chance to pick this years throwback paint scheme.
We canโt wait to get it on the track at @TooToughToTame pic.twitter.com/3fniR1Q9gj
— Stewart Friesen (@StewartFriesen) April 27, 2022
Honors “Jumpin” Jack Johnson, Northeast Modified racer, who passed away in 2021. Johnson drove the car at Syracuse for Super Dirt Week in 1992.
Resembles Darrell Waltrip’s No. 12 from his last Truck start in 2005.
Cant wait to run J.T. Gordon's 1970's scheme. He is the father of Gates Industrial's Business Development Manager Mike Gordon. I am honored to represent @GatesIndustrial each weekend, but this one will be extra special!
MHR/@BMR_NASCAR | @TeamChevy | @HypeMotorsports Management pic.twitter.com/tkoFT2OZXK
— Colby Howard (@ColbyHoward16) April 29, 2022
Similar to J.T. Gordon’s 1965 Chevelle run in the 1970s.
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Throwback Weekend is so tapped out. Retire it for a few years.
Never do that. Ever!
When teams start ‘throwing back’ to the likes of Rick Mast, Kenseth’s DeWalt scheme and (last year) Hank Parker Jr. (Truex, #19), themselves (Bell, #20) and Milt Marion (#00) it’s scraping the bottom of the barrel.
That’s it? Only four cars participating in the throwback schemes?
I guess the Darlington throwback race has officially jumped the shark.
BTW, is it me or does 2004 seem too recent to be used for the throwback year?
No, it isn’t.
That is crazy.
This is a running list and will be updated as more teams reveal their throwbacks.
I can come up with some good throwbacks
Why not pay a tribute to al unser senior and little Al arie luyendyk and some paint schemes from indycar. Ricky rudds paint schemes when he raced for Kenny Bernstein. How about pay a tribute to the driver’s arrest for Morgan McClure to Kodaks number four. I might agree in the
fact, they should retire throwbacks for a few years then comeback to it. Quite frankly if you think deep and long enough if all the sport wasn’t enough either earlier than or Dare waltrip start the throwback paint scheme thing