As COTA looms over this weekend, it’s time to take a look at some of the best paint schemes that will run on the Austin track. Here is what the teams have revealed so far:
Kaulig has posted their Xfinity series lineup for this weekend. AJ Allmendinger will pilot the No. 10 car this weekend with Celsius’ orange, white, and black onboard. As you can see in Kaulig’s Tweet here, the No. 10 car has finished in the top-10 in all five races thus far in 2023. Can The Dinger continue the streak?
Daniel Hemric’s No. 11 car is wrapped in Chevy Accessories this weekend while Chandler Smith’s Chevy will sport the white and teal Quick The Products colors.
On the Cup side, AJ Allmendinger will pilot this nice-looking white and lime green Farm Smart entry while Justin Haley’s ride will mirror AJ’s Celsius colors on the No. 10 Xfinity ride.
Chase Purdy will be driving this Bama Buggies black and red Silverado this weekend at COTA while the boss-man returns following his win at Las Vegas to attempt the back-to-back in his also black and red No. 51 Chevy.
Busch will be sponsored by Zariz Transport.
Live Fast Motorsports will sport black and yellow Zeigler colors. Josh Bilicki will be behind the wheel.
Ole 7-time champ Jimmie Johnson returns for this weekend’s race at COTA. He’ll be back in his No. 84 Chevy for Legacy Motor Club, which he co-owns, and will be in this…very blue paint scheme? To be honest, it’s kind of dull but, hey, we’ll be interested in seeing how Johnson does in his first non-superspeedway race for the team.
Bad Brad is hoping to ride his current wave of success into COTA this weekend. His No. 6 Mustang will also be sponsored by Wyndham Rewards, like another popular own-driver on this list. At least Brad’s car looks pretty cool.
RFK teammate, Chris Buescher, will pilot this No. 17 Ford sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.
RCR revealed their lineup for both their Xfinity and Cup entries this weekend. They’re schemes we’ve seen before but they’re pretty classic.
2009 Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button, will make his NASCAR debut in the Cup Series this weekend at COTA. He will drive the #15 Mobil 1 Mustang for Rick Ware Racing, though the car is being prepared by Stewart-Haas Racing.
Now, let’s take a look at the legit SHR cars. It’s pretty much same old, same old in the Xfinity series with Cole Custer driving the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford, as Riley Herbst will be in the No. 98 Monster Energy Mustang.
On the Cup side of things, Kevin Harvick in his #4EVER Tour heads to COTA for the final time. His #4 Ford will be sponsored by Mobil 1 but unlike another SHR prepared car with Jensen Button, Harvick’s car will be all white.
Team Penske’s trio of drivers will sport some familiar paint schemes this weekend as well.
Daniel Suarez will be sporting Freeway insurance colors this weekend in Austin for Team Trackhouse.
The Wood Brother’s No. 21 Mustang will sport the familiar red, white, and blue Ford Motorcraft colors this weekend at COTA.
Well, that was all the paint schemes that have been revealed thus far. We have a few typical ones in there along with a couple of stunners. What was your favorite?
Chris Gabehart has responded to Joe Gibbs Racing’s lawsuit, strongly denying the allegations and calling the claims “false,” “frivolous,” and “retaliatory” in a public statement released this Friday.
After the lawsuit became public, on Thursday, Gabehart spoke out for the first time, stating that he did not share any confidential JGR information with Spire Motorsports or any third parties and that he intends to prove that in court. He also said a third-party forensic review of his personal devices found no evidence supporting the accusations, adding that JGR declined an offer to examine Spire’s systems before filing suit.
“Yesterday afternoon, Joe Gibbs Racing filed a lawsuit claiming — falsely — that I shared JGR confidential information with Spire Motorsports and/or other unnamed third parties… I feel compelled to speak out today and forcefully and emphatically deny these frivolous and retaliatory claims.”
Gabehart said he will address the matter further in a formal legal response in the coming days.
You can learn more about the lawsuit, why it started and all the context surrounding it in the article linked below
Weather could play a major role in the NASCAR weekend at EchoPark Speedway, with current forecasts calling for a 40% chance of rain Saturday afternoon and increasing to 55% in the evening. While conditions are expected to improve, contingency plans are already in place in case races cannot be completed as scheduled
NASCAR has not announced any official schedule changes yet, as decisions will be based on how conditions develop in real time. With rain chances increasing through Saturday afternoon and evening, teams are preparing for multiple outcomes, and Sunday is expected to serve as the primary backup window if events can’t be completed as planned.
Conditions are constantly being monitored, but fans should be prepared for possible schedule adjustments throughout the weekend. We’ll keep you updated throughout the race weekend here on The Daily Downforce
Just when things finally seemed to calm down in the NASCAR garage, a bombshell dropped. Joe Gibbs Racing is officially suing former competition director Chris Gabehart, and the allegations are serious. Power struggles, confidential data, secret photos, and a potential move to Spire Motorsports.
From competition department tension to an $8 million damages figure, this lawsuit could have major implications beyond just one team. Gabehart helped elevate Denny Hamlin back into championship form and played a key role in JGR’s recent success, which makes this split even more shocking. This preview only scratches the surface. The full breakdown dives into the timeline, the alleged evidence, and what this could mean for the Cup Series balance of power moving forward. Watch the full video to learn much more
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