“That looks amazing”: Fans react as Kyle Larson’s NASCAR throwback paint scheme gets unveiled

Modified Mar 26, 2025 21:40 GMT

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star - Source: Imagn — Kyle Larson after winning the Brickyard in 2024 - Source: Imagn

Hendrick Motorsports announced a new color scheme for the #5 Kyle Larson car. The scheme was reminiscent of Terry Labonte’s 2003 color scheme, and fans reacted to it positively.

In 2003, Terry Labonte had a notable year driving for Hendrick Motorsports, driving the same number as Kyle Larson. The car was sponsored by Kellogg’s and the “Got Milk?” campaign. This marked his tenth year with the team. That season, he won the Mountain Dew Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway. Labonte finished the 2003 season ranked 10th in the overall points standings.

Hendrick Motorsports driver, Kyle Larson brought back the color scheme from Terry Labonte’s 2003 season for the race at Darlington.

Fans reacted positively to the scheme reveal and interacted with the Tweet. One such user called it “amazing”.

Another pondered the possibility of Kellogg’s sponsoring it the same way Terry Labonte got sponsored in 2003.

Kyle Larson secured his first win of the 2025 season at the Homestead-Miami Speedway during the Straight Talk Wireless 400 on March 23. This was his 30th career win and he is currently ranked second in the Cup Series with 208 points.

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The engine problem forced Blaney to retire from the race, impacting his own championship hopes as he finished in 36th place.

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