Hendricks Motorsport Reveals Throwback Paint Schemes for Darlington Raceway April 3, 2025 Hendrick Motorsports is stepping back in time for this year’s NASCAR Cup Series throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway, unveiling a series of nostalgic paint schemes that honor the rich history of the sport. The designs, set to debut during the iconic race weekend in May, pay homage to legendary drivers and pivotal moments in NASCAR’s past.
This year’s throwback weekend at Darlington will feature unique liveries on Hendrick’s four cars, each highlighting a different era of racing. The standout designs include:
Chase Elliott’s #9 Camaro A tribute to the late Bill Elliott’s 1988 car, which saw him win multiple races and the NASCAR Cup Series championship. The red and white paint scheme will bring back memories of one of the sport’s most beloved drivers.
William Byron’s #24 Camaro Paying homage to Jeff Gordon’s 1997 paint scheme, which marked a pivotal year in Gordon’s career and NASCAR history, the design features Gordon’s classic rainbow colors.
-Kyle Larson’s #5 Camaro: A tribute to the iconic #5 car driven by Terry Labonte in the 1980s and 1990s, featuring a familiar red, white, and black design, a throwback to Labonte’s dominance on the track.
– **Alex Bowman’s #48 Camaro**: A nod to Jimmie Johnson’s record-breaking #48 scheme, this design brings back the blue and silver colors associated with Johnson’s historic seven Cup championships.
NASCAR officials, alongside Hendrick Motorsports, have long embraced the Darlington throwback tradition, where teams honor NASCAR’s heritage by reviving some of the sport’s most iconic liveries. This year, the celebration promises to be even more special as fans look forward to seeing these familiar designs on the track once again.
The Darlington Throwback Weekend kicks off on May 11, 2025, and promises to be an unforgettable tribute to NASCAR’s history.
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