THE ART OF NASCAR
Paint Schemers The NASCAR world is filled with creative types who are making their own names in the sport.
BY JOSEPH WOLKIN
Harris Lue
Aaron Burnette
Ryan Pistana
A graphic designer for Stewart-Haas Rac-
Aaron Burnette spent plenty of time hon-
Ryan Pistana started designing cars for
ing, Harris Lue is focused on bringing graphic schemes from conception to reality. His most recent work is Chase Briscoe’s new Mahindra Tractors No. 14 Ford Mustang. Besides designing schemes, he’s also designed merchandise, including an epic Grave Digger shirt for Kevin Harvick and social media graphics for teams.
ing in on his craft. Now, he’s Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing’s newest graphic designer, and he’s the man who will work on the sleek new No. 6 car that Brad Keselowski will race this season and beyond. He moved to RFK Racing from Chip Ganassi Racing, where he most recently worked with Ross Chastain and Kurt Busch.
video games as a kid, teaching himself the tricks of the trade. Tommy Joe Martins and Will Rodgers gave him his first big break, and now the 21-year-old is one of the most recognizable designers in the NASCAR Twittersphere. This year, he’s already revealed some of his work with Alpha Prime Racing in the Xfinity Series.
NOAH SWEET NOAH SWEET, ALSO KNOWN AS “LEFTY,” IS WELL KNOWN AMONG NASCAR DESIGNERS FOR HIS CONCEPT SCHEMES. BUT IN 2020, HE had the opportunity of a lifetime when his work was featured on one of Jimmie Johnson’s final paint schemes with Hendrick Motorsports. Ever since, well-deserved opportunities have come up for Sweet, including designing schemes for Landon Cassill, Ty Gibbs, Dawson Cram and Daniel Suarez.
Ryan Williams
Shawn Magee
Kyle Williams
RYAN WILLIAMS
SHAWN MAGEE
KYLE WILLIAMS IS
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NASCAR divisions.
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several teams in the
Series powerhouse.
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NASCAR Cup Series,
He designs
with Keen Parts and
NASCAR Xfinity
schemes for most
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of JR Motorsports’
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drivers, working
Paint Scheme of the
Truck Series and
diligently with sponsors to ensure they have
Year award. He currently designs schemes for
ARCA Menards Series. In 2021 alone, Williams
a different look each season. This year, Dale
Rick Ware Racing, Spire Motorsports and many
designed 121 race car schemes. He’s worked with
Earnhardt Jr. will use Williams’ paint scheme in his
other teams. He’s even gone as far as designing
everyone from Chase Elliott to Jeb Burton, A.J.
only race of the year after a fan vote put his No.
logos for events, including the ones sponsored by
Allmendinger to Bubba Wallace and more. Now,
88 car design on top.
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he’s one of the busiest designers in NASCAR.
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