NASCAR teams always tend to put their best foot forward during Coca-Cola 600 race weekend. Patriotic schemes and honoring fallen service members highlight what will be seen on track this weekend.
23XI Racing
Michael Jordan’s team is racing in North Carolina this weekend. It’s only appropriate to bring on the tar-heel blue for Tyler Reddick as Jordan Brand sponsorship adorns the 45 car.
The @Jumpman23 returns home. pic.twitter.com/69Fm8K4VbB
— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) May 24, 2023
Front Row Motorsports
Michael McDowell will run Chicago Pneumatic Compressors colors this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Typically an associate sponsor, this will also be McDowell’s primary sponsor for the Chicago Street Race in July.
Competition notes: @CP_Compressors partners with @Mc_Driver as the No.34 team prepares for 600 miles of remembrance this Memorial Day Weekend at @CLTMotorSpdwy
— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) May 23, 2023
Read more: https://t.co/USC5QbTtyI pic.twitter.com/K8BY5FTLO3
Zane Smith will run in one of his select Cup Series races this weekend sporting camo Boot Barn colors. This is his fourth of seven Cup Series races Smith will run this year.
COMPETITION NOTES: @ZaneSmith makes @CLTMotorSpdwy 600 debut with @bootbarn
— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) May 23, 2023
Rear More: https://t.co/3gRnGpc0pw pic.twitter.com/4icAFfUkGA
Hendrick Motorsports
All four Hendrick cars will run patriotic schemes this weekend. The typical sponsors will adorn the sides of these cars with Kyle Larson running HendrickCars.com, Chase Elliot running Napa, William Byron running Liberty University, and Alex Bowman running Ally.
New wallpapers just in time for the weekend. pic.twitter.com/uZDfGlhSNn
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) May 24, 2023
Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell will run a camo car sponsored by Interstate Batteries this Sunday. This is also run in partnership with Semper Fi and America’s Fund, which helps care for wounded service members, veterans, and military families.
🇺🇸 Military Scheme 🇺🇸 @CBellRacing will race with a special military-themed @interstatebatts paint scheme in the #CocaCola600.
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) May 22, 2023
Interstate Batteries announced a charitable partnership with Semper Fi & America’s Fund earlier this month.
Learn how you can help by visiting… pic.twitter.com/mjZU9VG46n
Martin Truex Jr. will run a patriotic scheme with Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats sponsorship. He will be honoring Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Redford Smith.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 @MartinTruex_Jr will be running this special Red, White and Blue themed @bassproshops Toyota Camry TRD at the #CocaCola600. The No. 19 will be honoring Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Redford Smith. pic.twitter.com/fMvfiGWGEX
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) May 23, 2023
Denny Hamlin will have metallic blue numbers this weekend on his Sport Clips car. A patriotic twist to his typical Sport Clips scheme.
Metallic blue numbers say whaaaaa?!?!@SportClips | #CocaCola600 pic.twitter.com/EWHijCFmY9
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) May 24, 2023
JTG Daugherty Racing
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will run a scheme with combined sponsorship from Kroger and Coca-Cola. It will honor Sgt. Alessandro L. Plutino.
We’re set for the #CocaCola600 @CLTMotorSpdwy. 🇺🇸
— JTG Daugherty Racing (@JTGRacing) May 24, 2023
During 600 Miles of Remembrance, we’ll humbly honor & remember the brave soul, Sgt. Alessandro L. Plutino, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
Read more: https://t.co/OVzk2t5hvW#NASCARSalutes #MemorialDayWeekend pic.twitter.com/xqYeOYCKVv
Kaulig Racing
Both Kaulig cars will run similar patriotic schemes this weekend. Both will feature unique red numbers as opposed to their typical black numbers on the side.
STUNNING. 🇺🇸 🎨#CocaCola600 | #TrophyHunting pic.twitter.com/4zt09sivkD
— Kaulig Racing (@KauligRacing) May 24, 2023
Legacy Motor Club
Legacy Motor Club Cars this weekend will run with a patriotic twist. Noah Gragson will run a Black Rifle Coffee Company scheme with primarily black with yellow, orange, and red highlights. Erik Jones will appropriately run U.S. Air Force colors this weekend in red white and blue. Jimmie Johnson adds to his patriotic scheme history with a blue and white scheme.
Rolling full squad deep with all 3 drivers this weekend @CLTMotorSpdwy 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/lALhxFR19U
— LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (@LegacyMotorclub) May 24, 2023
RFK Racing
More patriotic schemes from RFK racing this weekend. Brad Keselowski will run red, white, and blue with gold numbers for Castrol Edge this weekend. Chris Buescher will run a military-type green color for Fastenal this weekend.
Designed for 600 miles of remembrance 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/g08giOp2cL
— RFK Racing (@RFKracing) May 23, 2023
Richard Childress Racing
Austin Dillon will also run a Bass Pro Shops patriotic scheme similar to Martin Truex Jr. There also appears to be sponsorship from USO as well.
🇺🇸 Head to the link below to pre-order your @BassProShops Coca-Cola 600 diecast! https://t.co/vDTJshPc8V pic.twitter.com/JRX28MT7eQ
— RCR (@RCRracing) May 24, 2023
Kyle Busch and Austin Hill will run Alsco Uniforms colors this weekend. Busch’s wife Samantha is the grand marshal for the Xfinity Series on Saturday afternoon.
All Alsco. All Weekend.@alscouniforms | @_AustinHill | @KyleBusch pic.twitter.com/7MXlLv3bia
— RCR (@RCRracing) May 24, 2023
Rick Ware Racing
JJ Yeley will run Patriot Mobile colors this weekend. His car will be honoring U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael A. Dickinson II.
For the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend, @PatriotMobile returns to the No. 15 @fordperformance Mustang with driver @jjyeley1.
— Rick Ware Racing (@RickWareRacing) May 24, 2023
As part of @HonorRemember the team is honoring @USArmy Staff Sergeant Michael A. Dickinson II. The native of Battle Creek, MI gave the ultimate sacrifice for… pic.twitter.com/30hBNZzfr2
With Zane Smith taking Todd Gilliland’s typical Cup ride this weekend, Gilliland will run for Rick Ware Racing with sponsorship from Ruedebusch Development and Construction. The scheme will honor U.S. Army Captain James Eddie Reed.
The No. 51 Rudebusch Development & Construction @fordperformance Mustang will be driven by @ToddGilliland_ this weekend.
— Rick Ware Racing (@RickWareRacing) May 25, 2023
As part of @HonorRemember, RWR is honoring @usarmy Captain James Eddie Reed from Kingsport, TN. He gave the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War on… pic.twitter.com/zYnznFtNcq
Spire Motorsports
Corey LaJoie will run Aerovanti colors this weekend. This scheme will honor U.S. Navy Captain Brian Bourgeois.
We'd like to share with you a little bit about the service member we are saluting on @CoreyLaJoie's #7 @AeroVanti Camaro this weekend. #spiremotorsports #aerovanti #nascarsalutes #NASCAR #cupseries #charlotte pic.twitter.com/Z9573R8cR2
— Spire Motorsports (@SpireMotorsport) May 24, 2023
Ty Dillon will run a scheme sponsored by Ferris Mowers this weekend. The scheme will honor U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Joshua R. Ashley,
Here we'd like to share a little about the service member we are saluting on @tydillon's #77 @FerrisMowers Camaro this weekend. #spiremotorsports #ferrismowers #nascarsalutes #NASCAR #cupseries #charlotte pic.twitter.com/cRQZHQgm7L
— Spire Motorsports (@SpireMotorsport) May 25, 2023
Stewart-Haas Racing
Stewart-Haas Racing cars will each run patriotic schemes honoring the memory of different service members. Kevin Harvick honors Cpl. Claudio Patino IV. Aric Almirola honors L.Cpl.. Daniel McVicker, Chase Briscoe honors HN. James Keith Oxley, and Ryan Preece honors Sgt. Bradley J. Harper.
600 miles of racing this weekend.
— Stewart-Haas Racing (@StewartHaasRcng) May 23, 2023
Which patriotic scheme would you want to race? pic.twitter.com/uM8VEy5sAw
Team Penske
Ryan Blaney will run a special camo scheme with Body Armor sponsorship.
Superior hydration for @NASCAR’s longest race.⁰⁰Catch @Blaney in this @DrinkBODYARMOR Cherry Lime Camo scheme this weekend at @CLTMotorSpdwy for the #CocaCola600. pic.twitter.com/ixWdsCbcyH
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) May 22, 2023
Trackhouse
Ross Chastain will run typical AdventHealth sponsorship this weekend with a patriotic flair. The scheme will honor SSG James D. Bullard.
Our No. 1 AdventHealth Chevy will pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of fallen hero SSG James D. Bullard during the 64th running of the Coca-Cola 600 this Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸@TeamTrackhouse | #NASCAR75 pic.twitter.com/1a2rjP9mR7
— AdventHealth (@AdventHealth) May 24, 2023
Wood Brothers
Harrison Burton will run the typical DEX Imaging colors this weekend at Charlotte.
— Wood Brothers Racing (@woodbrothers21) May 24, 2023
JD Motorsports
Brennan Poole will run a Moonshine & Motorsports Trail car this weekend at Charlotte. This trail has been highlighted on Eric Estepp’s YouTube channel, and the trail highlights the State of North Carolina’s historical and economic impact on motorsports and moonshine.
Love the way this Moonshine & Motorsprts Trail car came out! @ncculture I can’t wait for this weekend! pic.twitter.com/SWNbFDaUsC
— Brennan Poole (@brennanpoole) May 23, 2023