Every 2025 NASCAR Throwback Weekend Paint Scheme (So Far)

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Darlington’s Spring Throwback weekend is one of the highest-regarded modern traditions in NASCAR. Once, and sometimes twice a season, drivers and teams unveil modern take on some of the best paint schemes in NASCAR history. This year, Throwback Weekend is April 5 and 6; here are all the new (old) paint schemes fans will see that weekend.

Every 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Paint Scheme Reveal (So Far)

Every 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Paint Scheme Reveal (So Far)

Every 2025 NASCAR Truck Series Paint Scheme Reveal (So Far)

NASCAR Cup Series – 19 Total

No. 2 – Austin Cindric – Team Penske

Freightliner – 1979-80 Dale Earnhardt Osterlund Racing Throwback

Rich in racing history.

The No. 2 @freightliner Ford Mustang will go back in time for a familiar look. Read more: https://t.co/6pFDAzFaJh pic.twitter.com/u0dFfoVTdM
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) March 4, 2025

No. 4 – Noah Gragson – Front Row Motorsports

Beef-A-Roo – 1996 Dale Earnhardt Jr Myrtle Beach Throwback

.@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

No. 5 – Kyle Larson – Hendrick Motorsports

Hendrickcars.com – 2003 Terry Labonte Southern 500 Win Throwback

This one’s cereal-ously cool. 🔥 Check it out!
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) March 26, 2025

No. 9 – Chase Elliott – Hendrick Motorsports

Unifirst – 1994 Ken Schrader Kodiak Throwback

Take a spin around this @UniFirst_Corp throwback scheme to @KenSchrader’s No. 25 Chevy.
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) March 25, 2025

No. 10 – Ty Dillon – Kaulig Racing

Sea Best Seafood/Beaver Street Fisheries – 1989 Patty Moise Daytona Throwback

.@tydillon's No. 10 will throw back to Patty Moise’s Beaver Street Foods 1989 Daytona paint scheme!

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
— Kaulig Racing (@KauligRacing) March 31, 2025

No. 11 – Denny Hamlin – Joe Gibbs Racing

Sports Clips – 2006 Carl Edwards Office Depot Throwback

Darlington throwback 🤝 Carl Edwards pic.twitter.com/b9jIzmbGxB
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) March 25, 2025

No. 12 – Ryan Blaney – Team Penske

Dutch Boy – 2006 Dave Blaney Charlotte Win Throwback

Taking it back to 2006. pic.twitter.com/lfC47IERyb
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) March 28, 2025

No. 20 – Christopher Bell – Joe Gibbs Racing

DeWalt – Rick Ferkel Sprint Car Tribute

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

No. 21 – Josh Berry – Wood Brothers Racing

Motorcraft – Jim Clark 1965 Indianapolis 500 Winning Lotus 38 Throwback

A nod to the past.

Introducing the No. 21 @MQL_Racing Ford Mustang for #NASCARThrowback Weekend at @TooToughToTame. pic.twitter.com/fRXVWeb5vz
— Wood Brothers Racing (@woodbrothers21) March 20, 2025

No. 22 – Joey Logano – Team Penske

Pennzoil – 1976 Cale Yarborough Holly Farms Throwback

From one three-time champion to another. pic.twitter.com/MNPXLGcu4s
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) March 31, 2025

No. 24 – William Byron – Hendrick Motorsports

Axalta – 2015 Jeff Gordon Homestead-Miami Speedway Throwback

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

No. 34 – Todd Gilliland – Front Row Motorsports

Ruedebusch – Ray Fox Engineering Throwback

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

No. 38 – Zane Smith – Front Row Motorsports

Long John Silvers – Long John Silvers Throwback

These schemes are too tough to tame. pic.twitter.com/NuOhxX0epF
— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) April 2, 2025

No. 41 – Cole Custer – Haas Factory Team

Haas Tooling – 2002 Jimmy Spencer Target Throwback

"Mr. Excitement" returns to The Lady in Black. 🏁

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
— Haas Factory Team (@HaasFactoryTeam) March 27, 2025

No. 42 – John Hunter Nemechek – Legacy Motor Club

Dollar Tree – 1998 Joe Nemechek BellSouth Throwback

Straight outta ‘98! pic.twitter.com/RTYt9KpJIO
— LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (@LEGACYMotorClub) March 28, 2025

No. 43 – Erik Jones – Legacy Motor Club

Advent Health/#CheckIt4Andretti – 1998John Andretti STP

Taking the Petty Blue back to the Lady in Black. 😎 pic.twitter.com/S5rnaZXngv
— LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (@LEGACYMotorClub) March 28, 2025

No. 44 – J.J. Yeley – NY Racing

Wawa – 1985 Bill Elliott Coors Throwback

Celebrating Bill Elliott with @jjyeley1 @Wawa pic.twitter.com/t8BGJZesPQ
— NY Racing Team (@NYRacingTeam) April 3, 2025

No. 48 – Alex Bowman – Hendrick Motorsports

Ally – 2012 Jimmie Johnson Hendrick Motorsports 200th Win Throwback

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

No. 51 – Cody Ware – Rick Ware Racing

Jacob Construction – 2000 Ward Burton Caterpillar Throwback

🎨 @TooToughToTame THROWBACK
VOTE for your favorite scheme on https://t.co/e4TcWbqv4P #LinkInBio pic.twitter.com/YtAmerbf3m
— Rick Ware Racing (@RickWareRacing) April 1, 2025

NASCAR Xfinity Series – 26 Total

No. 1 – Carson Kvapil – JR Motorsports

Bass Pro Shops – 2010 Jamie McMurray Daytona 500 Win Throwback

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

No. 4 – Parker Retzlaff – Alpha Prime Racing

Dr. Teal’s/VisualPak – 1990s Ernie Irvan Morgan–McClure Motorsports Throwback

🎞️ 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

No. 7 – Justin Allgaier – JR Motorsports

Brandt – 1949 Brandt Fertilizer Service Truck Throwback

Ready to run it back to Victory Lane.

The @BrandtRacing Heritage Chevrolet returns to @TooToughToTame in April. pic.twitter.com/tZaXL32xrl
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) March 26, 2025

No. 07 – Nick Leitz – SS GreenLight Racing

Liberty Brew Coffee – 2007 Scott Riggs Evernham Motorsports Throwback

We got our winner 🏆

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
— SS GreenLight Racing (@SSGLR0708) February 18, 2025

No. 8 – Sammy Smith – JR Motorsports

TMC Transportation – 2003 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3 Doors Down Throwback

It's 2003 all over again. 🤘

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
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) March 20, 2025

No. 10 – Daniel Dye – Kaulig Racing

Helm – 1999 Adam Petty Spree Throwback

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

No. 11 – Josh Williams – Kaulig Racing

Alloy – 2007 Mark Martin U.S. Army Throwback

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

No. 14 – Garrett Smithley – SS Greenlight Racing

Trophy Tractor – 1993 Terry Labonte MW Windows Throwback

🕰️ Lady in Black meet your challenger

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
— SS GreenLight Racing (@SSGLR0708) April 1, 2025

No. 18 – William Sawalich – Joe Gibbs Racing

Starkey – 2016 Kyle Busch Xfinity Series 10-Win Season Throwback

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

No. 19 – Christopher Bell – Joe Gibbs Racing

Sports Clips – Rick Ferkel Sprint Car Tribute

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

No. 20 – Brandon Jones – Joe Gibbs Racing

Turtle Wax/Menards – 2013 Matt Kenseth Dollar General Throwback

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

No. 25 – Harrison Burton – AM Racing

DEX Imaging – 2001 Jeff Burton Citgo Throwback

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

No. 26 – Dean Thompson – Sam Hunt Racing

Thompson Pipe Group – 2009 Jamie McMurray Talladega Win Throwback

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

No. 27 – Jeb Burton – Jordan Anderson Racing

AJ Transport – 1994 Ward Burton Hardee’s Throwback

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

No. 28 – Kyle Sieg – RSS Racing

Night Owl – 2002 Ricky Rudd Havoline Throwback

Throwback release #1! @KyleSieg28 will be driving this 2002 Ricky Rudd throwback next weekend. Thanks to Night Owl and all RSS partners for letting us get the car as close to the original as possible! pic.twitter.com/WzV2zo52do
— Ryan Daley (@ryandaleydesign) March 27, 2025

No. 35 – Greg Van Alst – Joey Gase Racing

CB Fabricating – 2015 Ryan Reed Daytona Win Throwback

NEWS: @GregVanAlst35 is set to honor @driverRyanReed with a throwback scheme to his Lilly Diabetes scheme at Darlington.

Like Reed, Van Alst has also been diagnosed with and races with Type 1 Diabetes.#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/i9GhWF3r66
— Joseph Srigley (@joe_srigley) April 2, 2025

No. 39 – Ryan Sieg – RSS Racing

SciAps – 1999 Dale Jarrett Reverse Retro Throwback

Throwback release #2! @RyanSiegRacing will be racing this reverse 1999 Dale Jarrett scheme that ran at Charlotte. Wanted to do this one since it’s unique and a bit obscure when it comes to DJ cars. Thank you to the RSS partners for letting us go all out on this one as well. pic.twitter.com/wlPAF1b5uY
— Ryan Daley (@ryandaleydesign) March 27, 2025

No. 41 – Sam Mayer – Haas Factory Team

Haas Tooling – 2017 Kurt Busch Daytona 500 Win

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

No. 42 – Anthony Alfredo – Young’s Motorsports

Randco Inc. – 2005 Jamie McMurray Coors Light Throwback

We are throwing it back to 2005!
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
— Young's Motorsports (@youngsmtrsports) April 2, 2025

No. 44 – Brennan Poole – Alpha Prime Racing

Clark’s Directional Boring/CW & Sons – 2001 Jeff Gordon Looney Tunes Dupont Chromalusion Throwback

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

No. 45 – Mason Massey – Alpha Prime Racing

Capital City Hauling – 1999 Jimmy Spencer Winston “No Bull”

Found this one from an antique store. 💨

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
— Alpha Prime Racing (@TeamAlphaPrime) March 28, 2025

No. 48 – Nick Sanchez – Big Machine Racing

Big Machine Spiked Coolers – 1975 Bobby Unser Jorgensen Eagle Throwback

THROWBACK WEEKEND pic.twitter.com/iy27JWpJAi
— Big Machine Racing (@bigmchnracing) April 2, 2025

No. 51 – Jeremy Clements – Jeremy Clements Racing

Harrison’s – 1985 Harry Gant #33 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Throwback

📢📢 @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!!

Details ⏬https://t.co/o6LFQeZILZ pic.twitter.com/KNl1pLZGAH
— JeremyClementsRacing (@JCR_Clements51) March 25, 2025

No. 70 – Leland Honeyman Jr. – Cope Family Racing

Distributor Wire & Cable – Jeff Green 2000 Xfinity Series Championship Throwback

Scientist say it couldn’t be done…

Pumped to roll into Darlington with this badass DWC scheme. Let’s make a splash! pic.twitter.com/eOQ491WkSR
— Leland Honeyman Jr (@Lelandhoneymnjr) March 31, 2025

No. 71 – Ryan Ellis – DGM Racing

Southern Elevator – Ryan Ellis Legend Car Throwback

🚨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.

🛗 Southern Elevator offers elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization for businesses across… pic.twitter.com/tjZHMCeK3J
— DGM Racing (@DGMRacingFL) March 26, 2025

No. 88 – Connor Zilisch – JR Motorsports

WeatherTech – 1987 Buddy Baker Crisco Oldsmobile Throwback

Ol' Buddy Baker.

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
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) March 19, 2025

No. 99 – Matt DiBenedetto – Viking Motorsports

Viking Motorsports – 2000 Jeff Burton Exide Batteries Throwback

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

This article will be updated throughout the season leading up to Darlington.

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