Darlington Raceway throwback paint schemes for 2022 (Photos)

Here’s a list of throwback paint schemes along with photos before the cars touch the track this weekend

This weekend, NASCAR rolls into Darlington, South Carolina for thowback weekend. The 1.366-mile of Darlington Raceway is set to host the Goodyear 400

View the 2022 Darlington throwback schemes below.

Before the cars touch the track, teams have released many of the schemes. Below, features each throwback scheme with information of the original car.

Note: Non-throwback paint schemes aren’t listed.

No. 1

Trackhouse Racing - NASCARpaint scheme - Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jr throwback
Trackhouse Racing – NASCAR paint scheme – Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jr throwback (Photo: Kyle Sykes – Trackhouse)

Driver
Ross Chastain

Team
Trackhouse Racing

Throwback to
Dale Earnhardt Jr

Info
This car is a throwback to Dale Earnhardt Jr. He ran the scheme during the 1998 exhibition race in Japan.

No. 2

Austic Cindric - 2022 Darlington throwback
Austic Cindric – 2022 Darlington throwback (Photo: Team Penske)

Driver
Austin Cindric

Team
Team Penske

Throwback to
Rusty Wallace

Info
The design of the scheme is a throwback to Rusty Wallace. The old car featured Kodak branding but the color scheme has been adjusted to fit the new sponsors.

No. 4

Kevin Harvick - 2022 Darlington throwback
Kevin Harvick – 2022 Darlington throwback (Photo: Stewart-Haas Racing)

Driver
Kevin Harvick

Team
Stewart-Haas Racing

Throwback to
Kevin Harvick

Info
This is the ‘Chasing a Cure’ paint scheme that Harvick ran himself in 2011 and 2012.

No. 5

Kyle Larson - 2022 Darlington paint scheme
Kyle Larson – 2022 Darlington paint scheme (Photo: Hendrick Motorsports)

Driver
Kyle Larson

Team
Hendrick Motorsports

Throwback to
Tim Richmond

No. 6

Brad Keselowski - 2022 Darlington paint scheme
Brad Keselowski – 2022 Darlington paint scheme (Photo: RFK Racing)

Driver
Brad Keselowski

Team
RFK Racing

Throwback to
Mark Martin

Info
RFK co-owner Brad Kesekowski stated, “Over the years the No. 6 has had many great drivers, including Mark Martin. I’m excited to honor Mark this year by running his 2004 paint scheme at Darlington.”

No. 7

Corey LaJoie - 2022 Darlington throwback
Corey LaJoie – 2022 Darlington throwback (Photo: Corey LaJoie)

Driver
Corey LaJoie

Team
Spire Motorsports

Throwback to
Marty Robbins

Info
Marty Robbins ran a similar scheme in 1964.

No. 9

Chase Elliott - 2022 Darlington throwback
Chase Elliott – 2022 Darlington throwback ()hoto: NAPA Racing)

Driver
Chase Elliott

Team
Hendrick Motorsports

Throwback to
Jimmy Means

Info
Jimmy Means ran a near identical scheme in 1993.

No. 11

Denny Hamlin Garage
Denny Hamlin’s entertainment area has an indoor viewing area to the garage. Said garage, holds the 2016 Daytona 500 winning race car. (Photo: Denny Hamlin)

Driver
Denny Hamlin

Team
Joe Gibbs Racing

Throwback to
Denny Hamlin

Info
Toyota Racing is celebrating their 1,500th race. In doing so, Hamlin is throwing it back to his own paint scheme from the 2016 Daytona 500, which he won.

No. 14

Chase Briscoe - Darlington Throwback - Tony Stewart
Chase Briscoe – Darlington Throwback – Tony Stewart (Photo: Stewart-Haas Racing)

Driver
Chase Briscoe

Team
Stewart-Haas Racing

Throwback to
Tony Stewart

Info
Tony Stewart ran this scheme during the 2001 Indy 500. That day he became the first driver to run the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600, in the same day.

No. 17

Chris Buescher - Matt Kenseth Throwback
Chris Buescher – Matt Kenseth Throwback (Photo: RFK Racing)

Driver
Chris Buescher

Team
RFK Racing

Throwback to
Matt Kenseth

Info
Matt Kenseth ran this scheme in 2004. Buescher stated, “When he drove it, I was 12.”

No. 18

Kyle Busch - 2022 Darlington throwback
Kyle Busch – 2022 Darlington throwback (Photo: M&M’s)

Driver
Kyle Busch

Team
Joe Gibbs Racing

Throwback to
Ernie Irvan

Info
MARS Inc is in their final year as a NASCAR sponsor. This is a throwback to their very first NASCAR sponsorship back in 1998.

MARS Incorporated to end NASCAR partnership

No. 20

Christopher Bell - 2022 Darlington Throwback
Christopher Bell – 2022 Darlington Throwback (Photo: Joe Gibbs Racing)

Driver
Christopher Bell

Team
Joe Gibbs Racing

Throwback to
Christopher Bell

Info
Bell drove to the 2017 NASCAR Truck Series championship. The scheme returns via the Cup Series to honor Toyota’s 1,500th race.

No. 21

Harrison Burton - 2022 throwback
Harrison Burton – 2022 throwback (Photo: NASCAR)

Driver
Harrison Burton

Team
Wood Brothers Racing

Throwback to
Jeff Burton

Info
Jeff Burton drove this machine with EXIDE as the sponsor in 2000.

No. 22

Joey Logano - 2022 throwback
Joey Logano – 2022 throwback (Photo: NASCAR)

Driver
Joey Logano

Team
Team Penske

Throwback to
Joey Logano

Info
Shell is celebrating 10-years with Joey Logano. They surprised him with a throwback to his quarter-midget car.

No. 23

Bubba Wallace - 2022 throwback
Bubba Wallace – 2022 throwback (Photo: NASCAR.com)

Driver
Bubba Wallace

Team
23XI Racing

Throwback to
Bubba Wallace

Info
Bubba Wallace ran a similar scheme back in 2008 on his late model.

No. 24

William Byron - 2022 Darlington throwback
William Byron – 2022 Darlington throwback (Photo: NASCAR.com)

Driver
William Byron

Team
Hendrick Motorsports

Throwback to
Jeff Gordon

Info
Jeff Gordon ran this scheme in 2007.

No. 41

Cole Custer - Darlington paint scheme - 2022
Cole Custer – Darlington paint scheme – 2022 (Photo: Stewart-Haas Racing)

Driver
Cole Custer

Team
Stewart-Haas Racing

Throwback to
Jason Leffler

Info
Leffler ran this scheme in 2003-04. He grabbed the first win for NASCAR sponsor Haas CNC.

No. 42

Ty Dillon - 2022 Darlington throwback
Ty Dillon – 2022 Darlington throwback (Photo: Petty GMS)

Driver
Ty Dillon

Team
Petty GMS

Throwback to
Lee Petty

Info
Lee Petty ran this scheme in the 1959 Daytona 500.

No. 43

Erik Jones - 2022 Darlington throwback
Erik Jones – 2022 Darlington throwback (Photo: Petty GMS)

Driver
Erik Jones

Team
Petty GMS

Throwback to
Richard Petty

Info
Richard Petty ran this scheme in the 1959 Daytona 500.

No. 45

Kurt Busch - 2022 Darlington throwback
Kurt Busch – 2022 Darlington throwback (Photo: NASCAR)

Driver
Kurt Busch

Team
23XI Racing

Throwback to
Bill Elliott

Info
Elliott ran this scheme with McDonald’s sponsorship back in 1996.

No. 48

Alex Bowman - 2022 Darlington throwback
Alex Bowman – 2022 Darlington throwback (Photo: ALLY Racing)

Driver
Alex Bowman

Team
Hendrick Motorsports

Throwback to
Mark Martin

Info
Mark Martin ran a similar scheme back in 1992.

No. 78

BJ McLeod - 2022 Darlington throwback
BJ McLeod – 2022 Darlington throwback (Photo: Live Fast Motorsports)

Driver
BJ McLeod

Team
Live Fast Motorsports

Throwback to
BJ McLeod

Info
McLeod ran this scheme on his 2004 late model.

No. 99

Trackhouse Racing - Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jr throwback
Trackhouse Racing – Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jr throwback (Photo: Kyle Sykes – Trackhouse)

Driver
Daniel Suarez

Team
Trackhouse Racing

Throwback to
Dale Earnhardt

Info
The scheme was driven by Dale Earnhardt in the1998 exhibition race in Japan.

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