All the 2021 Daytona 500 paint schemes so far
Tracking the 2021 Daytona 500 paint scheme announcements so you don't have to.
The start of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season is just a few weeks away, and that means teams are beginning to release some of their paint schemes for the year.
But for now, we’re only interested in the schemes for the season-opening Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway’s iconic 2.5-mile track. It’s the biggest race of the year and is currently scheduled for Sunday, February 14.
However, between new sponsors and schemes and drivers with new rides, it’s all a lot to keep track of. So we’re here to help with a running list of announced (and teased) paint schemes for the 2021 Daytona 500, and we’ll continue to update it as more designs are released.
Chase Elliott, No. 9 Chevrolet
This is the look NASCAR’s defending champ will be piloting for the season-opening Daytona 500:
Bubba Wallace, No. 23 Toyota
William Byron, No. 24 Chevrolet
Per Axalta, Byron will run this scheme several times this season, including at the Daytona 500:
Alex Bowman, No. 48 Chevrolet
Taking over for the now-retired (from full-time NASCAR, anyway) Jimmie Johnson, here’s Bowman’s new scheme for the iconic car:
Martin Truex Jr., No. 19 Toyota
Christopher Bell, No. 20 Toyota
Ryan Newman, No. 6 Ford
Kurt Busch, No. 1 Chevrolet
Quin Houff, No. 00 Chevrolet
Anthony Alfredo, No. 38 Ford
A newcomer to the Cup Series, Alfredo will make his debut in this ride for the Daytona 500:
Austin Cindric, No. 33 Ford
Austin Cindric is the reigning Xfinity Series champion, and he’ll continue to compete in the second-tier NASCAR series this season. However, he will also attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 for Team Penske in this ride: