It’s almost that time of year again, where NASCAR gathers to honor its history with a wide array of colorful throwback schemes at Darlington Raceway.
This year, NASCAR’s Xfinity and Cup series will make the trek to the 1.366-mile South Carolina racetrack. It’s a celebration of sorts for not just the teams, but the venue itself, as it’s Darlington’s 75th anniversary.
Xfinity will begin its race on Saturday, April 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET, with television coverage from the CW. Then, Cup will air Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1.
Below are the paint schemes that have been revealed so far; this list will continue to be updated until Darlington race weekend. If a driver isn’t listed, they either are not running a throwback or haven’t announced it at this time.
Cup
Cindric’s No. 2 pays homage to Dale Earnhardt‘s No. 2 that he ran in 1979 and 1980. Earnhardt took home his first of seven championships in this scheme.
.@NoahGragson is bringing history to life with a @Beefaroousa throwback, honoring @DaleJr first-ever NASCAR start, the iconic Mom 'n' Pops car. pic.twitter.com/bNmeqAf7Px
— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) April 1, 2025
Gragson and Front Row Motorsports are running a design that commemorates Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s debut in 1996.
This one’s cereal-ously cool. 🔥 Check it out!
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) March 26, 2025
For the second year in a row, Larson is throwing it back to Terry Labonte. This one features tiger stripes and a bright yellow No. 5, resembling the Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes car from 2003. Labonte won his final race in this scheme at Darlington.
Take a spin around this @UniFirst_Corp throwback scheme to @KenSchrader’s No. 25 Chevy.
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) March 25, 2025
The No. 9 of Elliott is a nod to Ken Schrader‘s No. 25 from the 1990s.
.@tydillon's No. 10 will throw back to Patty Moise’s Beaver Street Foods 1989 Daytona paint scheme!
— Kaulig Racing (@KauligRacing) March 31, 2025
The same family currently supports Ty Dillon’s No. 10 Chevy with @SeaBestSeafood, the flagship brand of their global seafood company, Beaver Street Fisheries. pic.twitter.com/wQdTckuapI
Ty Dillon’s No. 10 nearly duplicates Patty Moise’s No. 45 from 1989 at Daytona International Speedway.
Throwing back to our friend and 2025 @nascarhall inductee Carl Edwards!@SportClips @dennyhamlin pic.twitter.com/u6kR6GeCND
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) March 25, 2025
Carl Edwards‘ No. 99 Office Depot car from 2006 and 2007 is the throwback for Hamlin’s No. 11 this year.
Taking it back to 2006. pic.twitter.com/lfC47IERyb
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) March 28, 2025
Blaney’s honoring his dad Dave Blaney and his 2006 Xfinity Series win at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Christopher Bell will celebrate Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway by honoring his racing mentor, Rick Ferkel, with a pair of throwback schemes designed to replicate Rick’s most recognizable car designs from his racing career.@CBellRacing @DEWALTtough @SportClips pic.twitter.com/CMB41PyGR8
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) March 27, 2025
Bell has a pair of throwbacks this weekend, both honoring Rick Ferkel, his racing mentor. The No. 20 Cup car has the same color scheme as Ferkel’s yellow No. 0 winged Sprint Car. Ferkel passed away Jan. 1, 2024.
The No. 21 of Berry and Wood Brothers Racing will sport different colors than its usual red-and-white scheme. The organization will honor Jim Clark‘s green-and-yellow No. 82 from Team Lotus’ winning 1965 Indianapolis 500 entry, where the Wood Brothers served as a pit crew. Like Darlington, it’s also the team’s 75th anniversary this year.
From one three-time champion to another. pic.twitter.com/MNPXLGcu4s
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) March 31, 2025
This orange, red and white No. 22 of Logano honors three-time Cup champion Cale Yarborough‘s car from 1976.
Iconic then but legendary now. Swipe through this throwback to @JeffGordonWeb’s final #NASCAR race in the No. 24.
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) March 26, 2025
It’s another tribute to Jeff Gordon for the No. 24 car, this time the silver scheme Gordon ran in his final full-time season in 2015.
Family ties. @ToddGilliland_ will be running a throwback scheme honoring Ray Fox, the great grandfather of his rear tire changer, Justin Fox. pic.twitter.com/BdiHfhxLKj
— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) April 2, 2025
This scheme is special to Front Row Motorsports, specifically rear tire changer Justin Fox, as it’s honoring his great-grandfather, Ray Fox.
These schemes are too tough to tame. pic.twitter.com/NuOhxX0epF
— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) April 2, 2025
The classic 1970s Long John Silver’s logo returns this weekend to Smith’s No. 38.
"Mr. Excitement" returns to The Lady in Black. 🏁
— Haas Factory Team (@HaasFactoryTeam) March 27, 2025
Cole Custer's throwback scheme for Darlington Raceway pays homage to Jimmy Spencer's iconic No. 41 car from the early 2000s. @ColeCuster X @Haas_Automation @TooToughToTame X @FordPerformance pic.twitter.com/vXmA5wZ5vu
Custer’s No. 41 nearly replicates Jimmy Spencer‘s red and white Target car from the early 2000s.
Straight outta ‘98! pic.twitter.com/RTYt9KpJIO
— LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (@LEGACYMotorClub) March 28, 2025
Nemechek’s also throwing back to one of his father’s paint schemes. This layout is similar to Joe Nemechek‘s No. 42 Bell South car, though with green and black colors instead of blue, red, orange and yellow.
Taking the Petty Blue back to the Lady in Black. 😎 pic.twitter.com/S5rnaZXngv
— LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (@LEGACYMotorClub) March 28, 2025
Jones’ No. 43 honors John Andretti with the same red and Petty Blue design from 1998.
Celebrating Bill Elliott with @jjyeley1 @Wawa pic.twitter.com/t8BGJZesPQ
— NY Racing Team (@NYRacingTeam) April 3, 2025
Yeley and NY Racing’s No. 44 is similar to Bill Elliott’s 1985 red, white and gold Coor’s car.
2025 marks 75 years of historic moments at @TooToughToTame, and we're thrilled to be honoring one of them by celebrating the monumental milestone of our @TeamHendrick allies and their 200th win with our #Ally48 #NASCARThrowback scheme this year.🖤 pic.twitter.com/iZNwiSCDDo
— Ally Racing (@allyracing) March 27, 2025
Three of Hendrick Motorsports’ cars throw back to the same driver they honored last year. Bowman’s No. 48 will be black with white numbers, logo and on the bottom edge. This design is significant for the team, as Jimmie Johnson earned Hendrick’s 200th win at Darlington in 2012.
Cody Ware throwback scheme a nod to Ward Burton, who had current RWR competition director Tommy Baldwin as his crew chief for three seasons. pic.twitter.com/PW3onrp3lC
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) March 31, 2025
Ware and Rick Ware Racing are paying tribute to the team’s competition director Tommy Baldwin, who was Ward Burton’s crew chief for three years. Burton drove the memorable Caterpillar car in the late 1990s.
Xfinity
We got our winner 🏆
— SS GreenLight Racing (@SSGLR0708) February 18, 2025
Can’t wait to see this Scott Riggs throwback on track!
See how you can get your name on @NickLeitz_ ‘s #07 @liberty_brew car at Darlington ⬇️
https://t.co/p7CSG4wRxH pic.twitter.com/LUvbIhECK9
Leitz’s No. 07 resembles Scott Riggs‘ Valvoline design from the mid-2000s.
A fan favorite returns. 🎣@Carson_Kvapil is bringing the iconic design of the 2010 @BassProShops Chevrolet, driven by @jamiemcmurray to a Daytona 500 AND Brickyard 400 victory, to @TooToughToTame in April. pic.twitter.com/Pn4LSERsWN
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) March 24, 2025
JR Motorsports’ No. 1 of Kvapil is similar to Jamie McMurray‘s Bass Pro Shops scheme from 2010. McMurray won the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400 that year.
🎞️ Take a picture, it’ll last longer.@Parker79p and @DrTeals will honor Ernie Irvin and his #4 paint scheme from the early 90s next weekend at @TooToughToTame!#SportClips200 | @XfinityRacing pic.twitter.com/9JcbntZAJE
— Alpha Prime Racing (@TeamAlphaPrime) March 26, 2025
This throwback sports a layout like Ernie Irvan‘s Kodak No. 4 in which he won the 1991 Daytona 500.
Ready to run it back to Victory Lane.
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) March 26, 2025
The @BrandtRacing Heritage Chevrolet returns to @TooToughToTame in April. pic.twitter.com/tZaXL32xrl
Allgaier’s car is very similar to the one he won last year’s race with. It honors Brandt’s history and has the same design and colors as one of the company’s trucks.
It's 2003 all over again. 🤘
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) March 20, 2025
It's a special @TMCTRANS Chevrolet for @sammysmithSS at @TooToughToTame , throwing back to the 3 Doors Down Chevrolet from 2003 and honoring longtime members of TMC for their years of service. pic.twitter.com/omLtmV801a
Rock on! Smith’s No. 8 is going back to 2003 with a scheme likened to Tony Stewart‘s 3 Doors Down car.
For #NASCARThrowback, @danieldye43's No. 10 @Helm1943 Chevrolet will be honoring the late Adam Petty with a throwback to the 1999 No. 45 Spree Chevrolet! pic.twitter.com/SnvQ44vUet
— Kaulig Racing (@KauligRacing) March 27, 2025
Dye and Kaulig Racing are paying tribute to Adam Petty‘s No. 45 Spree car from 1999.
In the spirit of Throwback Week, @Josh6williams' No. 11 @AlloyEmployer Chevy is inspired by his favorite childhood driver, @markmartin, and his 2007 No. 01 U.S. Army Chevrolet. pic.twitter.com/GMf0a8B5Jk
— Kaulig Racing (@KauligRacing) April 1, 2025
Williams’ No. 11 is inspired by Mark Martin‘s No. 01 Army car from 2007.
🕰️ Lady in Black meet your challenger
— SS GreenLight Racing (@SSGLR0708) April 1, 2025
Super excited to throw back to Terry Labonte’s 1993 MW Windows machine! Super thankful to our partner @TrophyTractor for letting us run this great car! pic.twitter.com/TLxEswGh2P
Terry Labonte‘s red and white MW Windows car from 1993 is Smithley’s throwback this year.
We’ve seen this look before 👀 @WilliamSawalich is bringing back @KyleBusch’s dominant 10-win 2016 scheme next weekend at @TooToughToTame. Featuring a retro @starkeyhearing logo on the hood, the No. 18 will highlight Starkey’s 57 years of hearing innovation.@NASCAR_Xfinity… pic.twitter.com/e7eF19eQjK
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) March 26, 2025
The No. 18 of Sawalich mimics Kyle Busch’s car from 2016 when he won 10 races. It also features a retro Starkey logo.
Christopher Bell
Christopher Bell will celebrate Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway by honoring his racing mentor, Rick Ferkel, with a pair of throwback schemes designed to replicate Rick’s most recognizable car designs from his racing career.@CBellRacing @DEWALTtough @SportClips pic.twitter.com/CMB41PyGR8
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) March 27, 2025
The No. 18 Xfinity car also honors Ferkel.
Shades of 2013! @BrandonJonesRac and @MenardsRacing are throwing it back to #NASCAR Cup Series Champion and HOFer Matt Kenseth. pic.twitter.com/iZHWRlYDYz
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) March 27, 2025
Jones’ car looks like Matt Kenseth‘s yellow and black Dollar General car from 2013.
A better look at the @deximaging @FordPerformance Dark Horse Mustang for @HBurtonRacing for the track @TooToughToTame. We may be biased, but this is the best throwback scheme hands down.@XfinityRacing | @TheCW_Sports | @NASCAR pic.twitter.com/Gr5yRncSVi
— AM Racing (@AMRacingNASCAR) April 1, 2025
Harrison Burton’s honoring his dad Jeff Burton with a design similar to the No. 99 from 2000.
Recognize this one @jamiemcmurray ???@deanthompsonr and @TPGpipe are throwing it 🔙 to 2009 Talladega next weekend at Darlington Raceway. #LetsHunt | #TeamToyota pic.twitter.com/0B8EgfoNic
— Sam Hunt Racing (@Team_SHR26) March 28, 2025
Thompson and Sam Hunt Racing are reflecting on Jamie McMurray‘s 2009 Talladega Superspeedway win with this blue and yellow flames design.
Excited to run dad’s 31 Hardee’s car this weekend in Darlington. Thank you AJ transport for making it happen! pic.twitter.com/pCWAkzSFko
— Jeb Burton (@JebBurtonRacing) March 31, 2025
Burton’s throwback scheme is a nod to his father, Ward Burton, from 1994.
Throwing it back at Darlington Raceway next weekend. Representing Robert Yates Racing with a Ricky Rudd and Dale Jarrett Scheme. Excited to see these on track. pic.twitter.com/DmDpZlZnsJ
— RSS Racing (@RSSRacing__) March 27, 2025
The Sieg brothers honor Robert Yates Racing, with Kyle Sieg running Ricky Rudd‘s No. 28 Havoline design from 2002.
This is really special to me. Greg and his team are such great people and love that he continues to show people that diabetes doesn’t have to be a limiter on your life. https://t.co/iiXruHNMAi
— Ryan Reed (@driverRyanReed) April 2, 2025
Greg Van Alst is replicating Ryan Reed‘s No. 16 Lilly Diabetes car that he won at Daytona in 2015. Both drivers compete with Type 1 Diabetes.
Throwing it back at Darlington Raceway next weekend. Representing Robert Yates Racing with a Ricky Rudd and Dale Jarrett Scheme. Excited to see these on track. pic.twitter.com/DmDpZlZnsJ
— RSS Racing (@RSSRacing__) March 27, 2025
Ryan Sieg’s No. 38 resembles Dale Jarrett‘s white Quality Care/Ford Credit No. 88 from 1999.
Did you hear? Sam Mayer will honor @KurtBusch's 2017 Daytona 500 Win at Darlington's Throwback weekend. 🏁@Audibel_Hear X @sam_mayer_ @NASCAR_Xfinity X @TooToughToTame pic.twitter.com/pfg1ppwYER
— Haas Factory Team (@HaasFactoryTeam) March 28, 2025
Haas Factory Team is honoring Kurt Busch‘s Daytona 500 victory from 2017. Mayer’s No. 41 even features green on the hood that represents the grass that got stuck on Busch’s car.
We are throwing it back to 2005!
— Young's Motorsports (@youngsmtrsports) April 2, 2025
Excited to share our @SMR_114 & @jamiemcmurray throwback scheme, paying tribute to the iconic #40 Dodge Coors Light car
Now let’s see what @anthonyalfredo can do in the Randco Inc. Chevrolet at the Lady in Black this Saturday on the @TheCW_Sports pic.twitter.com/maeTgMyhkf
Alfredo’s No. 42 car has the same color and design as Sterling Marlin’s Coor’s car from 2005, as well as the number font of Jamie McMurray’s No. 42 from that year.
Feeling looney with this one. 🥕@brennanpoole, Clark’s Directional Boring, and CW & Sons will honor Jeff Gordon and his 2001 Chromalusion Purpleen design!#SportClips200 | #NASCARThrowback pic.twitter.com/Nh27IH2qeG
— Alpha Prime Racing (@TeamAlphaPrime) March 27, 2025
What’s up, Doc? Poole’s No. 44 of Alpha Prime Racing will have a similar scheme as Jeff Gordon’s Chromalusion Purpleen car from 2001, with a cartoon caricature of Poole on the hood and side of the car.
Found this one from an antique store. 💨
— Alpha Prime Racing (@TeamAlphaPrime) March 28, 2025
Capital City Hauling is back on the #45 with @Mason_Massey behind the wheel honoring Jimmy Spencer’s 1999 “No Bull” design!#SportClips200 | #NASCARThrowback pic.twitter.com/AOPoVB3mLV
Massey’s No. 45 resembles Jimmy Spencer‘s No. 23 No Bull car from 1999.
THROWBACK WEEKEND pic.twitter.com/iy27JWpJAi
— Big Machine Racing (@bigmchnracing) April 2, 2025
Sanchez’s No. 48 has the same design and colors as Bobby Unser‘s NTT IndyCar Series car from the 1975 Indianapolis 500.
📢📢 @JClements51 is Coming In Like a Boss with this Epic @TooToughToTame @XfinityRacing @NASCAR_Xfinity Throwback! @HarrisonsUsa is reviving the iconic Green & White colors of #MrSeptember, Harry Gant's 1985 #33 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS!!
— JeremyClementsRacing (@JCR_Clements51) March 25, 2025
Details ⏬https://t.co/o6LFQeZILZ pic.twitter.com/KNl1pLZGAH
Harry Gant‘s No. 33 Skoal Bandit car from 1985 is the basis for the No. 51’s design, driven by Clements.
Scientist say it couldn’t be done…
— Leland Honeyman Jr (@Lelandhoneymnjr) March 31, 2025
Pumped to roll into Darlington with this badass DWC scheme. Let’s make a splash! pic.twitter.com/eOQ491WkSR
Honeyman’s No. 70 will sport the yellow and chocolate colors that Jeff Green drove to an Xfinity championship in 2000.
🚨It’s Throwback Time🚨 @southrnelevator reunites with @ryanellisracing as we honor one of his childhood Legend Car paint schemes at Darlington Raceway’s Official Throwback Weekend.
— DGM Racing (@DGMRacingFL) March 26, 2025
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Ellis is throwing back to himself, specifically his childhood Legend Car from 2001. It features a blue background and checkered flag pattern around the wheels.
Ol' Buddy Baker.
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) March 19, 2025
The No. 88 @WeatherTech Throwback Chevrolet for @TooToughToTame is here, honoring NASCAR Hall of Famer Buddy Baker and throwing back to his 1987 Crisco Oldsmobile. pic.twitter.com/BlgQ8SzE9e
The No. 88 of Zilisch pays tribute to Buddy Baker‘s Crisco Oldsmobile from 1987.
My childhood dream extra fulfilled with my childhood hero @JeffBurton – inspired throwback since I’m driving the 99! @HBurtonRacing and I will be competing on and off the track—who do you think has the better scheme? Stay tuned to get involved! pic.twitter.com/qaLf2ny5bU
— Matt DiBenedetto (@mattdracing) April 1, 2025
DiBenedetto’s also representing a 2000 Jeff Burton design.
Joy joined Frontstretch in 2019 as a NASCAR DraftKings writer, expanding to news and iRacing coverage in 2020. She's currently an assistant editor and involved with photos, social media and news editing. A California native, Joy was raised watching motorsports and started watching NASCAR extensively in 2001. She earned her B.A. degree in Liberal Studies at California State University Bakersfield in 2010.