"Why do they keep putting Chevy logos" - NASCAR fans react to new Chase Elliott paint scheme

Chase Elliott has been NASCAR's most popular driver for a fourth straight year. Elliot, however, might get into trouble with his and NASCAR fans even before the 2022 season starts in a few weeks time due to a tweet unveiling his new car.It was recently revealed by NASCAR on NBC's Twitter that NAPA Auto Parts will be the primary sponsor of the #9 Chevy Camaro for the ninth straight year.NASCAR on NBC@NASCARonNBCNew car, new look.Check out Chase Elliott's Next Gen NAPA Chevy Camaro for 2022! #NASCAR8:05 AM · Jan 9, 20222917339New car, new look.Check out Chase Elliott's Next Gen NAPA Chevy Camaro for 2022! #NASCAR https://t.co/LnQOHnUl2FReactions from fans were mixed, with some liking the new look and others claiming it was the worst thing they'd ever seen.One commenter waxed nostalgically and wished NAPA would go back to something that looked like the #24 paint scheme:Huntin_Truckin@Huntin_Truckin@NASCARonNBC Wish that went with a more blue car like they done for Chase when he was in the 248:48 AM · Jan 9, 2022351@NASCARonNBC Wish that went with a more blue car like they done for Chase when he was in the 24 https://t.co/lK9xrBZdJXAnother gave a more middle-of-the-road answer, but still wondered about the giant Chevy &quot;bow tie&quot; logo on the hood.Tyler@Tyler_Mizell9@NASCARonNBC Not bad but not great either. I don’t get the point of the Chevy bow tie on the hood8:32 AM · Jan 9, 202210@NASCARonNBC Not bad but not great either. I don’t get the point of the Chevy bow tie on the hoodSurprisingly—or maybe not—the &quot;bow tie&quot; issue turned out to be a common complaint in nearly every tweet. One fan wrote: &quot;Why do they keep putting Chevy logos on the nose. Holy freaking crap,&quot; while another said, &quot;It’s pretty 'Meh' but those two bow ties on the nose are quite unappealing. Whats wrong with just one??&quot;Some people are really good at Photoshop, and one enterprising fan decided to cut out the bow tie logo altogether:Pinky Ponky@PinkuPonky@NASCARonNBC I think this is what most people, want it too look like5:32 AM · Jan 9, 20224@NASCARonNBC I think this is what most people, want it too look like https://t.co/cPjC2SeHwBFinally, one frustrated fan summed up their feelings by writing, &quot;This is the worst scheme from HMS if not any team for this season.&quot;Elliott's primary sponsor, NAPA Auto Parts, has been with him since his debut in the Xfinity Series when he ran with the #24 Hendrick Chevy that was made famous by Jeff Gordon. When Elliott moved up to the Cup Series and into the #9 once driven by his father Bill Elliott, NAPA moved with him.Chase Elliott to race in 2022 Chili Bowl NationalsElliott will be in the running for the 2022 Chili Bowl Nationals, along with fellow NASCAR drivers Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe, Alex Bowman and Christopher Bell.The races, which began on January 10 and conclude on January 15, were won by Kyle Larson last year for a second year in a row.

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