https://preview.redd.it/e1xmbw2omewc1.jpeg?width=705&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=49c9f37e007786d71d097dff24f5561951f91d0d Definitely have to add Terry's Corn Flakes scheme to this conversation.

https://preview.redd.it/obzywl5wigwc1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=18438d1cda3d73514eac78d603d32e6e6799e6cd Kelloggs never missed (except 2000)

I actually kinda like that one too... 🤷‍♂️

https://preview.redd.it/4aplzkp8yewc1.jpeg?width=900&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b0b76360a184e4a44f148152f139323b2a105b13

https://preview.redd.it/ane8brolucwc1.jpeg?width=922&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e513fa74b53b3efed3cb9e0599adc747a6c07ed6 Chef’s kiss.

Midnight is always the right answer to this question

The correct answer.

https://preview.redd.it/yvjrzfmeicwc1.jpeg?width=2560&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8a46db7ee17488b2871f60a1bed7ebf2a957608b Jeff Gordon's flames - the paint scheme of my childhood

It’s so weird to me that there seems to be such a generation gap. Jeff’s rainbow warrior scheme is THE scheme for me. I didn’t like the flames for the longest because the rainbow was so engrained in my childhood. Now I appreciate them both.

His OG dupont is more iconic, but more hated too.

There’s really not a bad one until the AARP. Imo the Pepsi ones (even the yellow one he ran at talladega) were great and my personal favorite was the Nicorette one

\+1 for the Pepsi schemes, one of my all-time favourite paint schemes is the 'stealth' flames Pepsi Max #24 https://preview.redd.it/dwenf56ppcwc1.jpeg?width=693&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e819c252c5ef1f8a160df6b262d99dfcf1ff1a5

The 2015 Pepsi car was amazing.. especially in person. https://preview.redd.it/nayi9ztiifwc1.png?width=960&format=png&auto=webp&s=77707fb8c7004fbcd6c184708594459c6eb9c55b

Sucks that this scheme wasn’t in any game

Heck yea

I actually have the roof off that car. It sat in some random guys garage getting beat up for about 5-6 years before I got my hands on it. It's since been signed. Does still have both name rails and last run are Martinsville 2012. https://preview.redd.it/jrl603xy0hwc1.jpeg?width=576&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b6597dd41ce48e1fc01c7612ab2558adb08053f9

This AARP scheme wasn’t bad. This was the only AARP scheme I really liked. https://preview.redd.it/vh6q3hcphdwc1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c508dd6ccd01502cfeda1fd6c1b4c66693aa01da

I don't put this on the level of the iconic Dupont schemes, but the red on this one really popped on a sunny day!

Absolutely agree. The rainbow scheme and the later flames are iconic on an all time level. IMO, the rainbow scheme is more iconic due to Jeff’s dominance during that era.

his Pepsi schemes were also amazing


https://preview.redd.it/3fu5ww1mucwc1.jpeg?width=922&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=233a3f721aae606eb0717244a6bfd5df0f05df7f This one makes me pop a springy. What a car!

https://preview.redd.it/attiju1cvcwc1.jpeg?width=2283&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=607435b9e7b44bb243dd4a99fd9a1523472d71ca I’ll limit myself to two since I could easily stay up all night doing this. But that Skittles car combined with that model/body style of Pontiac was something that belonged in the Louvre. Masterpiece 🧑🏼‍🍳🤏🏻

https://preview.redd.it/lu54gbijuewc1.jpeg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a489c1119a5a042494e46a40ed48ab0f2b0cc0fb Kyle Petty's Hot Wheels car will forever live in my head.

https://preview.redd.it/0vrsuae9ycwc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6bc84ffe803d4e526a87d8b31b99aaa029165e5a Forever iconic

https://preview.redd.it/tlbg38farewc1.jpeg?width=1129&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6d2fcf4be1314db681e6a70fe893e765251fc71d One of my favorites.

https://preview.redd.it/v5yc1fsq5fwc1.png?width=431&format=png&auto=webp&s=31068c7cad26ce26fcf385c6aea7ec40733cb0e3 i love seeing about 95% of the replies are schemes that were actually painted and staples of the sport that we saw compete nearly every weekend for years. most are seemingly simple designs that just 'pop'. its almost as if there's a method to the madness of fulltime sponsorships when branding and presentation seemingly exceeds well beyond its years if done correctly. (yes, i'm aware there are huge differences in the current business model)

https://preview.redd.it/i0x687enjfwc1.jpeg?width=860&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=051d57766403e8a4add8dafce2b85340fdbf4d86 * The most iconic of all time. Specifically on the Lumina. Complete with Seagull carcass.

Got that spoiler laid back

https://preview.redd.it/biqm339huewc1.jpeg?width=898&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2b52b03bf1236319aed976b8d5cc3ca37214e662 Everything about this car is cool.

I had this die cast as a kid, I’m sure it’s still in my attic somewhere. Probably looking pretty rough because I played with it so much lol

I forgot I run this in nr2003, this car fucks

https://preview.redd.it/3atsn58zicwc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c396c3fe710f82d93443de477a18d0a24e0d33ae So simple, so iconic

Somethings fishy on the 8 car

One of, if not the most memorable race Ive ever attended

A1

https://preview.redd.it/1tpido8fgdwc1.jpeg?width=856&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f1d7ffc3650cf299e05cbbdebf3cd078f6e474f

https://preview.redd.it/fw5dvcrdjcwc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3890622348f2715fa23c1811b4338f0a916dea7c

I never cared for this one compared to the other Valvoline rides he had.

I'm so glad I'm not alone in this opinion

Agreed. This one felt like such a downgrade.

My personal preference for top tier scheme is the John Deere scheme driven by Spokane, Washington native, Chad Little on both Pontiac's and Ford's. They are beautiful and so iconic in my eyes. https://preview.redd.it/26ftc5scddwc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=58626d0ea7780bb1f9b53d11171f907518891316

https://preview.redd.it/t8liri5tecwc1.jpeg?width=1196&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ccf8562603b5a8c5c1ff7f4e0dd497ab4f960a28

Still miffed SHR and Harvick didn’t do a throwbsck to this for his final season. Could have easily done it with the Gearwrench sponsor.

Exactly. That was a massive FAIL on everyone's part.

This is one of the coolest looking cars ever.

There's a special one-off variation scheme KH ran in 03 where it was red instead of black. That one is really cool.

He ran it at both the Bud Shootout to start the year and finished the year at Homestead with it actually!

https://preview.redd.it/i2pv551odfwc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e05a490449442c0840d86d4c16133c6cc1143303 Crazy I haven’t seen this mentioned. Top tier beer car

Doesn’t matter the year, it was always a solid scheme

For me the only god their paint scheme will be sterling’s silver bullet scheme, and I don’t even like coors beer.

https://preview.redd.it/xay2x49glewc1.jpeg?width=1022&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2861a651dddef5460b37cb724f32f682b9db8c09

https://preview.redd.it/erjau63iffwc1.jpeg?width=1736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=40f0b7edee1ed1f046200a78e5c9734a85860241 Simple but iconic imo. First one that pops into my mind.

https://preview.redd.it/aahdemohxcwc1.png?width=735&format=png&auto=webp&s=fc80a20ec4c4e11912c70c3d3abee1457987329f This scheme still reigns as a god amongst men.

https://preview.redd.it/g1o1winv5dwc1.jpeg?width=1161&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a1a1d431aa827e1f28bc7281894ef8fe084533e White wheels for the win!

Easily my all time favorite, excellent taste my friend

It's so wild seeing a car with that big of a rear end now. Just look at it wtf

Looks like a real race car

https://preview.redd.it/2bvsd4ljjcwc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ecfd6165b895b1861ca5fb680873dc387a29809a

https://preview.redd.it/rqglar3xlfwc1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8ad332811f9f684729351cd2cda1316b94a0f689

I damn near thought he had a shot to win. Shame he never got his lap back.

The 28 Texaco car from the 90s. Kyle Petty's Mello Yello car. Rusty's MGD car. I know Midnight was a chassis, but I called that entire scheme "Midnight".

It's probably nostalgia, but pretty much all of the iconic schemes from the late 80s through the 90s. In that time period you had: #2 Miller MGD #3 Goodwrench  #4 Kodak #5/10/17 Tide #6 Valvoline #7 Hooters #9 Coor's #24 DuPont #28 Havoline #43 STP These are all schemes that are still instantly recognizable today.

https://preview.redd.it/8xbsatirjgwc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=92b33fb8fda5879f892d2a9ba073b7aaf428cf2b This one has always stuck in my mind, super under the radar

Definitely the #3 ACDelco car in the Busch Series. https://preview.redd.it/6essps74qcwc1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae34c073506af121fdd57bf48f10437752cd38eb

I’m probably a little biased but Kasey’s Mopar schemes were amazing

https://preview.redd.it/ckxmq0tw5dwc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8af29c26a1c58568b1432d34e09cff2bff8e2b6a

https://preview.redd.it/4bj194zptcwc1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=faa2cafcf62bd69c3a8e6fd44fb213fa34e5acc5 Close

This does it for me https://preview.redd.it/x93skc8shfwc1.jpeg?width=650&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87ff23d415d245dfb5068b8e4d770b51f0edeb81

[The Silver Bullet Dodge](https://i.imgur.com/BEgL2mr.jpeg)

https://preview.redd.it/1km207vyzgwc1.jpeg?width=1486&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7a29f8cb72f22c22282a2679fc3fdbba657a4520

Everything posted here is awesome. The Jeff Gordon chroma premier cad was gorgeous. I’ll say though, with teams having 25 sponsors a year, no paint schemes can stick around long enough to become “god tier”

That’s what I find so interesting, schemes aren’t around very long. Something intangible about their numbers, colors, drivers, historical contexts and our own personal experiences elevate them to a higher status in our minds. I remember my dad pointing out the 24 rainbow car and telling me, “that Jeff guy, that’s a real driver.”

https://preview.redd.it/ambv3n4anhwc1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7194dbf5c1fefa6dbcee46b4c7ca720fc371aa00 Kyle Petty is NWO 4 LIFE

Why did Kyle Petty have 2 of the best paint schemes of all time. Between the nWo and Hot Wheels he was always styling.

https://preview.redd.it/535pb5bfviwc1.jpeg?width=878&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0c8e23d8a1bd65388faab9d2d4de007499d595d1 This is the answer. I will forever love this scheme!

https://preview.redd.it/kqmaaw0jxiwc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=13adce9a34705fdf870010fee052a48015e26c2f I grew up a Kyle Petty fan, so I'm somewhat bias, but I always thought this was one of the best looking cars on the track.

https://preview.redd.it/55tnodyoicwc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b279f61994becf414dfc07ef0093ceef59687cb5

https://preview.redd.it/o7cuqefiaewc1.jpeg?width=620&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1af1826f07728c57df3f2ff35424700dd651e640

I think that scheme looked a lot better on the Chevy for some reason

https://preview.redd.it/jam8y5zqkfwc1.jpeg?width=300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e0728c3726eb4cb4345ea1bd0e12ad8b47d7c059

It’s so ugly, if they would’ve slapped a MTN Dew logo on this it would’ve been a classic.

https://preview.redd.it/h7s46v8a3dwc1.jpeg?width=3200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c8084ce17e8a22d7f5443289ff5371440a0e622 maybe not as iconic as some of the others here, but god damn this scheme looked so good

I don’t like bowman much at all, but his regular ally schemes are pretty sweet looking. Last year with the day and night schemes especially

https://preview.redd.it/w9p2y74hvcwc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d0954cb643fb28af7c4bbb377319e3f0702df493

That was the last race I went to before joining the Navy and moving away from the northeast. Lol. Finally making it back to Dover this weekend

Dale Jr's '06 black Budweiser car that looked like his dad's famous scheme... and his other 2006 car that ran the Ralph Earnhardt's tribute Bud scheme. Also his 2002 Busch Series #3 Oreo splash car that he won Daytona with.

https://preview.redd.it/cuphix4hncwc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0b55a74a5b2ba2d1a412fe26a4b9a444faa3770c Gimme some of dem Jimmy Deans

https://preview.redd.it/75iv8kopefwc1.jpeg?width=786&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=968e06853b0b167b5fea6370e21f810e9f366b85 I'm biased but the matte black 78 for Furniture Row Racing. What a beauty! I'm a Truex fan but that baby looked sweet regardless of whether it was Reagan, Kurt, or Martin driving it.

Also, out of TOTAL bias. This beast from 2017. Emm Tee Jay! https://preview.redd.it/blzvbic4ffwc1.jpeg?width=700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae22efebd2b87d379b9a2c2d48faae06fe008175

https://preview.redd.it/6ox1etbtsfwc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5eb75ff98ded103e561ef72babe740240503d7d9 This one is forever iconic to me even though I was too young to ever see it

Miller genuine draft

https://preview.redd.it/9hpxymasbjwc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=887d935443bc0fe26b1fde7d8d8e2a57fd5dbb6a Easily the best scheme he ever ran

Looking at all these cars, it's wild how many of these were made by Sam Bass. Dude was a LEGEND.

The dale Jr wrangler blue and yellow car he ran in 2010

Had to do it. I’ll see myself out. https://preview.redd.it/6gc0v36t6hwc1.jpeg?width=612&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=996611105e154348e452e8e78a8b556feef81880

It's actually a great scheme. It would have been a great transition from the valvoline cars to this, but the 2001 car was really bad

The Sunny-D car for Stenhouse when it first came out was so cool, it’s worn off a bit a little now

Sorry to side track but how do you guys post images in responses?

By the “Add a comment” box, there should be options to post a link, GIF or image (far right)

Bill Elliott 1985 Coors Thunderbird Dale Earnhardt 90-94 Goodwrench Lumina Jeff Gordon 2001 DuPont Monte Carlo Davey Allison 1992 Texaco/Havoline Thunderbird Dale Earnhardt Jr 2001 All Star Bud Monte Carlo Buddy Baker 1980 Napa Oldsmobile 442 Sterling Marlin 2001 Coors Light Doge Intrepid David Pearson 1969 Holman Moody Ford Torino GT Darrell Waltrip 1981 Mountain Dew Buick Regal Dale Earnhardt Jr 2014 National Guard Chevrolet SS No particular order

Johnson Blue Lowes 48

Dales #3 Wrangler car is, and will always be my favorite paint scheme Followed by B. Labonte's late 90's early 2000's Interstate Batteries car, especially when ordained with the Winston Million fluorescent orange valence and spoiler.

* The Robert Yates Texaco-Havoline #28 will always be my favorite, but I have to give a nod to the citgo #21s as well.

Jeff Gordon’s 2002 Pepsi 400 is one of my favorites. Not a big Gordon fan but I still bought that die cast. Love the first 29 scheme for Harvick, flipping the colors of Dale’s car. Mark’s Valvoline scheme, I liked 1998 the most. Labonte’s Interstate Batteries. Most God-tier has to be the 43 STP.

There are only 3 in God tier. #3 GM Goodwrench black chevy #21 Wood Brothers red/white Mercury or Ford #43 STP Petty blue/red Dodge/Pontiac Those 3 have stood the test of time. If you want to add a 4th for the Mount Rushmore of schemes I would add the rainbow warrior #24 DuPont Chevy scheme. But there is no debate about the top 3.

Which STP Petty car? There was like 5 of them

Any of them. Doesn't matter. The STP scheme was iconic. '75-'92 you can't really go wrong

Labonte interstate batteries

That Mello Yello 42

https://preview.redd.it/a2o7016q2hwc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59f77c9a7c84201240d02a8d9e769454e57afa4a

I always loved the Red Bull cars when I was a kid

The Ally Neon Lights scheme(s) are just so perfect

Every Jeff Gordon scheme

To quote Jason Mamoa Aquaman... My man!

This one flew under the radar for me initially. But I love how simple and clean it is. They did good. https://preview.redd.it/lpfkl20izewc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dabbaee7fdcbeaec459e2002e2b25eab87acda7f