NASCAR Throwback Paint Schemes Reaction | 2022 Edition

MEET ME AT DARLINGTON - Stop by the ROXOR booth just outside the track at 1:30pm on Sunday!
Head to groovymotorsports.com/ for the latest podcast episodes and new issues of the OOTG: Viewers Guide!
Support the Show: www.patreon.com/user?u=472799...
T-shirts: teespring.com/stores/estepp
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ericestepp17?...
Twitter: / ericestepp17
Instagram: / eric_estepp
Thanks for watching and please SUBSCRIBE for more NASCAR content!

[@EricEstepp]

Note: I had a weird audio glitch happening when talking about Logano's throwback, which is why it's not in the video. Apologies.

[@ethanhenrichs5677]

No problem! Still a great video. 👍

[@masont2008]

That’s fine Eric you still showed use all the other throwback paint schemes

[@jameswormsley460]

👍🏾👍🏾 no worries

[@quitnn]

Cole Custer's car didnt match that Leffler car because its Leffler's Netzero car.

[@Kenadams240]

Thank you for everything you do Eric

[@DennyDeliversYT]

you know Eric must’ve flipped when he saw Buescher’s Matt Kenseth throwback

[@stop-motionbrothers]

Definitely 😂

[@michaelfleming5999]

Wow that Number 5 car looked cool with its throw back

[@VideosTubeCh]

2022 Goodyear 400 Eric Estepp flip

[@ScottXC91]

Petty GMS: puts out an entirely blue, single color, simple scheme. Eric: “Wow I wasn’t expecting Petty to blow me away like this.”

[@johnclark8637]

Even though that car is one of my favorites this comment still made me laugh

[@ScottXC91]

@@johnclark8637 oh don’t get me wrong I think the car is awesome. Just had to point out the comedy there lol

[@griffinconaway732]

That paint scheme shouldn't work but it just does, i love it personally.

[@fish4541]

Yeah, simple cars look the best most of the time.

[@Shay_Mendez]

Alex Bowman's paint scheme is marvelous, but William Byron's makes my inner child cry out in joy. My childhood smiles while crying when I see the flame Dupont throwback

[@timechanger9162]

I’m disappointed with william Byron’s. Like I just don’t like the colors. Like maybe if it was darker or a different style but I just don’t like this

[@crazycars81]

@@timechanger9162 you have obviously never seen that 24 car or something

[@ryanthompson9506]

The only thing i would change is putting the DuPont oval with the Axalta A in it for the hood design. Go 24!

[@timechanger9162]

@@crazycars81 I have and they put a side by side. Williams colors are much brighter and it just doesn’t look good

[@nrbmemes2414]

@@ryanthompson9506 they're the same company so I think they could make that work.

[@Mkropp14]

Trackhouse is winning at everything this year. I think using an RCR scheme on throwback weekend while RCR itself does nothing is a symbolic way of declaring who is the 2nd-best Chevy team in NASCAR.

[@thedragonofdalzell]

Still weird that the 3 team isn't throwing back to any if Dale's rides at Darlington of all places🤷🏿‍♂️

[@johnhopkins6565]

Justin said on Dale Jr’s podcast they had to recreate the polar bear artwork because they couldn’t find it anywhere, and it cost them $30,000 something extra to recreate them. Apparently they don’t build models or race NR2003, because the artwork is out there.

[@cco53587]

@@johnhopkins6565 More than likely Coca-Cola doesn't keep it officially. If you're making paints on your own time you can rip from whatever assets are available without fear of copyright issues, but businesses like Trackhouse have to fear the legal repercussions of using third-party work, even if it is their sponsor's trademark. TV channels get in trouble a lot for "accidentally" using fan art of their own shows.

[@Deerslayer3000]

@@thedragonofdalzell it’s because of Teresa Earnhardt. She has turned into the devil of nascar basically. She doesn’t want anything used on the racetrack that has to do with dales 3 and jrs 8. That’s why they didn’t throwback to that. She’s mostly the reason why track house had to ad the slash in the 1 car

[@kevinm5327]

Trackhouse is a successor to DEI via the DEI/Ganassi 2008 merger. That #1 has direct history all the way back to DEI & Steve Park in 1998.

[@tooltas]

why not a steve park car yellow and black

[@borinightmare]

Yes! The Pennzoil Monte Carlo from 2002

[@Azeria]

Teams need to let designers design schemes which pay homage to the old schemes, BUT that work on the Next Gen body and with the numbers slid forward. Cloning schemes doesn't work anymore.

[@Shiggiesmalls02]

track house cars look great with the number where it is

[@JasonRatcliff7896]

Nope!!!! A throwback is a THROWBACK TO HISTORY THUS HONORING THAT TIME PEROID & THAT DRIVER, THROWBACK MUST B AS CLOSE TO ORIGINAL AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING NUMB FONT!!!! PLACEMENT IS DUE TO THIS CAR BEING BASICALLY A HOT HATCH WITH SMALL REAR CLIP!!! SOME TEAMS NAILED IT WITH FORWARD NUMBER!!! 1,5,24,9,17,42,45,99 to name a few!!!

[@NASCARDAWGYT]

It looks off but not out of place. The cars look great in throwbacks

[@johnny5plays]

@@JasonRatcliff7896 dude chill

[@jayannakelley9051]

@@JasonRatcliff7896 - Sorry dude but Eric explained that Nascar said No to number being moved back. 🤷‍♀️

[@turbokart3776]

Teams: Can we move the door numbers back to the middle for this weekend? NASCAR: No. Teams: Can we use three-digit numbers, even though those aren't allowed and it doesn't even match our number that will be used for this race? NASCAR: That's a-ok!

[@BlueJimmie48Fan]

The Trackhouse schemes throwing back to the Japan exhibition in 1998 with Coca-Cola is easily my personal favorite. It’s too bad the Mythical Wicked Witch Of The South made them edit the number on Chastain’s car. 😒

[@donniedial3014]

Teresa strikes again?!?

[@jok3r906]

Can we as a society just... Have the evil one just disappear? Like Thanos snap her out of existence

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

Gold Digger Moment

[@jermaineboyd6594]

Mines too

[@twoblacklabs904]

Yeah, I don’t see Teresa taking on Coca Cola, if the paint scheme bothers her… but she might have a legitimate licensing issue with the DEI number font - the ONLY thing she could have “a right” to bitch about…

[@ScottXC91]

I’d really love to see someone run Terry Labonte’s classic Red, Yellow, and Green Corn Flakes scheme. Unfortunate it would be completely incompatible with the new number placement though.

[@KyleFroman]

One of the best paint schemes and I came here to say pretty much exactly what you said.

[@nedlehs56]

I’d love to see that and the the blue with the tiger stripes too, love that car.

[@DennyDeliversYT]

everyone gonna hype and rave about the Trackhouse schemes… *…until Teresa files the lawsuits on the DEI #1 font…*

[@mollycaz1]

You know she will sue

[@Skater-uq1gm]

Bitch has nothing better to do then just wait and watch like a hawk till the day someone tries to pay tribute to her husband and his incredible company and legacy that HE built and not her. Just to inflict pain on the fans and the sport. World will be slightly better when she is gone.

[@sosedup]

with Bubba's throwback, it looks like they accdently did the Terry Labonte 2006 #96 DLP Car

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

I assume that was the original throwback, but they changed it?

[@devinswearingen8756]

Brad Keselowski's scheme is pretty hard if you know what I mean.

[@RyanVargas_23]

Love the recognition of our Monarch Roofing Throwback from last year at 16:38

[@RyanVargas_23]

And our one from this year! Thanks Eric!

[@kidflashb0390]

The 24 is my favorite this year.

[@DeathTheWolf116]

That Byron Throwback is Spot On! Probably my favorite one. I like Lajoie’s one to that one is just fun

[@jwrailve3615]

Harrison burton pops 90’s scheme big time and was one of the few I actually liked. I’m not a fan of young drivers throwing it back to themselves I think all of the schemes need to either be the heritage driver schemes or the 1970-2005 time frame. Some of these are just way to recent and feel more like “what was my favorite scheme in my 4 year cup career?”

[@Scrapyard24c]

Just saw the announcement where William Byron has extended his contract with Hendrick through 2025.

[@johnhopkins6565]

I think the global response to that is “Duh.”

[@Gage_Brumley]

Bowman's scheme drives me crazy because why didn't they just have Valvoline on it since they're a Hendrick sponsor?

[@JayStephens8]

Ally is signed on to be the primary sponsor for all races valvoline is only scheduled to be the primary for Byron and Larson for a couple races each

[@Shiggiesmalls02]

@@JayStephens8 put the scheme on one of their cars then

[@JayStephens8]

@@Shiggiesmalls02 valvoline isn’t scheduled to be the primary for either at Darlington

[@Crush1084]

Sponsorship contracts are a fickle thing. Ally's the primary for all 36 races on the 48. And Valvoline's not the primary on the 24 or the 5 either this week. So...it wasn't exactly possible unfortunately 😓

[@tylerbogaard375]

I can think of a reason why. Look at how much press and attention these throwback schemes get for this weekend. If you're a company like Ally, you absolutely want to be the primary sponsor on the car for this race because you're going to be able to maximize the exposure you get from being a primary sponsor compared to some other races. So I'm sure Ally would not want to be giving up that amount of exposure. Could you imagine being a company who is the primary sponsor for almost every race of the season for a driver and giving up the 1 race that could arguably be the one that would get you the most exposure for your brand from a paint scheme for the entire year? I'd definitely have a really hard time giving that up if I was the sponsor.

[@paulday5722]

A lot of great paint schemes this year. The entire series knocked it out of the park. They really did their homework and found some obscure ones that look super sharp. During the Winston Cup era, RJ Reynolds kept a few show cars for promotional appearances that had pretty cool paint jobs. I'd love to see somebody throwback to one of those cars and recognize everything Winston did for NASCAR. I'll be at Darlington this weekend. I hope y'all enjoy it as much as I will.

[@beastmode_bryan8]

12:11 if nascar was to originally move the door number. This throwback would be spot on.

[@turbokart3776]

8:52 Eric, the reason they didn't choose to run the exact scheme Jason Leffler won in is because Kurt Busch already ran a throwback to that car back in 2015.

[@davidbaran5481]

I was thinking the same thing

[@tmitch348]

I thought so, this throwback is the netzero throwback in 2003 & 2004 driven by Ward Burton

[@jonbon6]

To be fair, Leffler did drive this NetZero scheme for 10 races in 2003 after Jack Sprague and before Burton, so it is a legit, Leffler scheme.

[@TankSlappr]

21:30 I am so glad they finally threw back to this paint scheme. My favorite paint scheme of all time finally gets the throwback it deserves. Easily my favorite throwback ever.

[@daniellowry660]

Yeah I'm glad JGR finally decided to do a true Labonte throwback instead of the 94-96 scheme. Still hoping for a 2000 Championship throwback eventually

[@zach2beat]

I love the old school scenes with the horsepower on the hood. Its an era that rarely gets the paint scheme love, And those Earnhardt throwbacks are fantastic.

[@ephraimvorzman9786]

That Kyle Larson throwback is not only my favorite throwback of the year, it’s one of my favorite paint schemes of all time, full stop.

[@kyleshiflet9952]

Kyle Larson's scheme is my favorite I even bought the shirt and Petty GMS did an amazing they're tied for 2nd place

[@jameshaberek784]

I'm a huge Jeff gordon fan, so my favorite is the 2007 flame throwback scheme

[@Shay_Mendez]

Yeah I have to agree. The black number on the yellow door is more memorable to me when I think of a Matt Kenseth paint scheme

[@TheNewChevyRoll48]

My favorite among all of these is the throwback to Lee Petty

[@glenbrown3011]

I love these videos. Much love from Australia.

[@countyboy5639]

Love your videos man keep at it

[@paulielase4995]

I really love the 24 Jeff Gordon throwback and the 6 Mark Martin throwback,both are 🔥

[@Youdontride94]

They should have done the rainbow scheme

[@RamblinRambley]

There are so many of these throwbacks that I am so excited to watch race this weekend. The Trackhouse ones may be my number 1 pick for best throwbacks, but I am quite disappointed Truex, who is my favorite driver, isn't running one this year as far as I know and will just run his primary 2022 Auto-Owners scheme on Sunday. But who knows, maybe they'll come out of nowhere and surprise me yet but regardless, yet another incredible year for throwbacks. So much credit to all the teams running one this year!

[@JediMasterIsaac]

I first started watching NASCAR in 2007. The first driver I followed was Jeff Gordon. So of course William Byron’s throwback is my favorite

[@psychodelogen.9694]

same lmfao

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Another FANtastic look at the Darlington throwback schemes. Thanks!

[@travishanner9970]

Got a few home runs this year!!! Petty/GMS NAILED IT!!! Especially the 42. Really LOVE Corey Lajoie Marty Robbins car. You gotta love the "original" Hendrick scheme for Larson. Same with the old school Jimmy Means look for Chase...LOVE IT!!! And I agree with you on 2 schemes...love the "correct" font on the 17 car... beautiful car, and Track House hit the GRAND SLAM with the Earnhardt tributes!!!

[@ElGordoBandito]

I really hope that Petty GMS does a throwback to Bobby Hamilton’s blue and silver 25th anniversary Richard Petty car. Although I think Erik Jones’s 2021 tribute to John Andretti will always be my favorite throwback, I’d like to see Bobby Hamilton get some love too.

[@luisy.gonzalez6469]

Whoever drives the 4 truck next year must do it!

[@j.cbutterfly3293]

I love this classic paint schemes looks awsome and I can’t wait to watch the race on Mother’s Day weekend.

[@b_tuddy]

You said that you were a newer NASCAR fan, I have only been watching races since 2020! But the DECS and other stop motion series got me into the sport, so thank you!

[@ryansheehan9462]

NASCAR‘s refusal to budge on the door number placement is going to end up killing the throwback weekend

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

Yup…. Thank god Trucks and Xfinity are doing better when it comes to that

[@jermaineboyd6594]

Yeah like what's the point of a throwback race if NASCAR not going allow the teams to put the door number back in the center for one race?

[@NotMattyDYT]

Teams can still make them work no matter where the number is

[@johnhaas2523]

the reason NASCAR isn't going to budge is they want consistency and not all teams are going to do throwbacks

[@jamesmcallister8124]

Really hope Willy B and Buescher run well on Sunday. Would be cool to see Matt & Jeff’s old paint schemes run up front

[@briangriffinfamilyguyfan81]

Most of these throwbacks are amazing imo!

[@vg452]

One other thing you should mention, Eric: No no-throwing-back-to-Jeff rule should also include Ward Burton by proxy. In other words, going from Jeff’s lightning scheme to Ward’s Caterpillar or MBNA schemes does not count even though he technically wouldn’t be throwing back to Jeff every single year.

[@johnschnellbach986]

My #1 is the Ty Dillon 42. Talk about old school. Back to the 50's. The orange arrow really makes it pop. Kind of disappointed of the #21. There are decades of Wood Brothers schemes out there to pick from.

[@themumblebrapper]

1:50 EXACTLY- I participated in that pole they took a while back and one of the options was Kyle's 2008 scheme and I said that since it's gis last year with them, they should throwback to where they started, but the 1998 one is still cool too

[@isaacsauder8452]

I’m also excited about the red flames, blue base, and yellow numbers back on together again!!

[@shannongrayRFK]

I've been a fan for 39 years there's not alot I don't know about the sport..and Eric I think your very well versed in your history of the sport and it's plain to see your love of the sport and I thank you for your insight and all you do on your channel also being a Matt kenseth fan you can't be wrong there Matt was my favorite especially back in the roush days

[@geraldthompson7749]

Eric , You Are Doing A Great Job & Keep Up The Good Work 👍

[@jaguaretype.]

I used to watch this when I was a kid! I loved it.

[@Scrapyard24c]

I still wish Joey Logano would run a Jac Haudenschild scheme already. Jac is one of the greatest dirt/sprint car racers of all time, had Pennzoil as a major sponsor, and ran the #22 on his car for much of his career. Figured that would be a no-brainer.

[@carrsllccarrillo6507]

That HAAS CNC #41 car throw back paint scheme looks alot like the netzero paint scheme that Ward Burton drove back in the day. Though the Z was not on the hood, it's quite noticable on the side of the doors/rear fender area.

[@David_TX]

Those Trackhouse cars are awesome!! Wow

[@neilwest1858]

Great job Joey

[@liamgriffin218]

Niece Motorsports is throwing it back to Jeff Gordon's 2007 Department of Defense scheme... looks really good. For DGR Hailie Deegan's (bobby allison) and Ryan Preece's (Reggie Ruggiero) throwbacks also look amazing

[@dngnascar]

I think we can all agree Trackhouse took home the W for throwback weekend

[@paulhutton1507]

As a Bill Elliott fan growing up in the ‘90’s I love Kurt Bush’s throwback! That’s McDonalds 94 was pivotal in me getting hooked on NASCAR.

[@fordfandiecast]

I agree both Trackhouse schemes are perfect

[@JasonRatcliff7896]

The best interstate schemes were pre Gibbs early 90's #49 Stanley Smith schemes, the green was day-glo and really popped!!!!

[@ChaseTPS]

I like all the Hendrick MotorSports Throwback Paint Schemes.

[@jayannakelley9051]

I agree! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jubelet]

Oh man, the Petty cars took me back to when I first got interested in the sport. Very cool stuff!

[@anynonymous1585]

4:17 I actually like the little strip of black with the monster energy logo. Nice bit of contrast.

[@thenewbloodvii8360]

The best throwback of the weekend is Stewart Friesen!

[@palmtree82]

I honestly like the Harrison Burton car the most this year. The slid forward number looks really good on this car. Definitely going to order that diecast

[@rmg_2771]

Best part of your top 3, they all have realistic shots of going to victory lane this weekend

[@turbokart3776]

That's a really nice Kurt Busch scheme! I really hope that other drivers won't use it as a wall for the 4th week in a row!

[@braedonshelton2305]

The 1 Sam Mayer car throwback to the early 99s skoal classic car. Is a thing of beauty.

[@a-ski20]

Chastain, Byron, and Buescher are the 3 I’m most excited about. Love Matty Ds silver bullet too!

[@JasonRatcliff7896]

SO excited to c & photograph these beautiful throwbacks n person starting 2moro!!!! The #9 CR7 truck has a beautiful throwback 100% accurate throwing back to Doug George (current crew chief)!!!

[@JasonRatcliff7896]

Had a blast at Darlington...now looking back months later with Martinsville championship cut-off race this wk(Martinsville first ever track went to in person and fell in love with n 90's) 😍 ❤ what a year!!!

[@COCarDude]

My two favorites are the Harrison burton 21 and the Buscher 17

[@josepedrorodriguez2376]

Definitely the throwback schemes that loved were Bowman, Byron, Burton, Petty GMS and Trackhouse Racing. To be honest even though a lot people are liking this number placement, but there are some who don't like these beautiful throwbacks with the placement. Happy Throwback Weekend guys!!!!

[@need4speed5353]

Tyler Reddick's Xfinity is one of my favorites because I'm a sucker for gold on cars, just look my go-kart for example lmao.

[@ltakethefatlplease.3380]

They popped off this year.

[@george8719]

As a bubba Wallace fan I prefer the McDonald paint scheme but it's fine I guess I mean Wallace teammate Kurt Busch has the McDonald's paint scheme I wish they switched it for bubba to have the McDonalds and Kurt gets that. But it's fine...

[@penguinbrony2415]

9:00 That looks more like the netzero car that was in the cup series back in 2003-2004.

[@voltron771001]

Hello I am new to your channel I being a fan of Nascar since 1992 throwback are my favorite bringing me to those years

[@cathyaugustine4854]

I LOVE ALL THEM THROWBACK CARS

[@Lord_Reavous]

I think the reason they picked the 04 Kenseth at RFK is simply that the 17 fits with the new slid forward numbers. I think a 96/97 Mark Martin scheme would've been better, but the 94/95 scheme is being used my Bowman so they prolly didn't want to have too many Valvoline colored cars out there confusing people.

[@jayare012]

The green and yellow meynards is a HUGE throwback. Gotta relook into that research.

[@MyLifePixeled]

I love the Coke schemes...I remember that race. I love the Petty GMS schemes and all the Mark Martin schemes. I miss the days he raced, a fave of mine.

[@ryder_williams]

Christopher Bell has run a throwback to that scheme twice now, first time in 2020 with Rheem and now in 2022 with SXM

[@XxEliasxX-xq7dg]

God I love that chastain can and both buschs throwbacks. Underrated one is is the harrison Burton car

[@brendenkennedy4304]

The 24 car of William Byron looks absolutely fantastic. All of the other throwbacks look really good except Bubba Wallace's. That throwback looks a bit off to me if I am honest. Great video as always and cannot wait for your vlog from the track known as Too Tough To Tame Darlington Raceway. Keep up the great work good sir.

[@johnvandeventer8668]

Those schemes look amazing

[@tatesmith9085]

It would have honestly made more sense to have RCR run those Earnhardt throwbacks. but that's just me

[@isaacsauder8452]

1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 17, 24, 48, & 99 schemes are my favorites

[@bumble_24bee34]

I’m happy to see that 2007 Jeff Gordon scheme but also hurts cuz he could’ve had his 5th championship but still alway loved his red and blue flame scheme would’ve loved 2001 scheme also

[@thedragonofdalzell]

Trackhouse Racing schemes 👌🔥

[@cjthelonewolf7410]

I almost thought Custer was doing a throwback to Mike bliss the dude who drove the zero car that had a scheme that his throwback scheme reminded me alot of

[@StephenGibson829]

I guess I'm the only one who loves the Dewalt scheme he drove that was full black with the yellow racing stripe on the top.

[@ryanmichaels297]

Ive already pre ordered the Bowman one autographed. had to have it

[@Wolfyon0617]

I dont think I have one favorite but I love the 24, 48, 99, and 42

[@vincevargas7892]

Good to see Monarch Roofing back on the car at Darlington with the Jeff Gordon Pepsi throwback. Ryan Vargas is my driver I root for...the last name drew me to Ryan of course. Now I'm a huge fan😊😁 always a NASCAR fan since Robby Gordon formed his own team. Once Robby left I have just been rooting for Manufacturers

[@masont2008]

My favorite throwback scheme is Ross chastains!!

[@fantasticjobsix614]

✨ITS A MASTERPIECE✨

[@twoblacklabs904]

Yeah, Trackhouse has hit it out of the park yet again. Their graphics designer is top notch…

[@MisledVision]

To me it almost feels like the next gen cars make throwback schemes even better and feel more historic. I mean because now we are truly in a completely different, new style of car. it looks so cool seeing how far the cars and scheme designs have come and changed through the years. idk man I just feel like nascar has a lot of momentum right now and is maybe due to a boom in popularity in the next few years.

[@DougMount]

Eric - I've thought the same thing,! Bummed Matt never "threw back" to his #94 Elliott Big Mac Cup debut in 1998! Oh well, maybe somebody will do that in the future now that Matt is in the HoF...

[@coffeeblack1057]

The best looking paint scheme of all time.. was kevin Harvick's 2005 Daytona 500 car... soon as i saw it i thought."that's too badass he'll wreck it for sure"... theres some beauties here though...ps. i miss those bowties and I'm with you on those interstate batteries schemes..other than the candycanes.. they're Gorgeous!! Aalll of em.

[@ponyboy481]

Petty/gms had a 43 stp truck throw back to pettys 200th win that looked awesome

[@number1musichater430]

I thought Custer's car was a throwback to Jack Sprague/ Ward Burton's NetZero Car.

[@johnhaas2523]

no