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Behind the scenes look at Kyle Busch 2018 Darlington paint scheme
By | Published: July 24, 2018 12
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Joe Gibbs Racing and Kyle Busch revealed the No. 18 Toyota's Darlington throwback scheme on Wednesday. It honors Ernie Irvan, who drove the Skittles Pontiac on the NASCAR Cup circuit for car owner Nelson Bowers in 1998.
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This week, Irvan visited with members of the No. 18 team as they prepared to reveal their Darlington throwback scheme honoring him.
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The crew uniforms have a hint of what's to come.
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Kyle Busch and Ernie Irvan talk racing before posing with the No. 18.
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Irvan has a special guest along for the festivities.
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And here they are! The No. 18 Skittles Camry cars of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch.
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From front to back, tasting the rainbow!
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The throwback No. 18 Skittles scheme hits the Southern 500 throwback scheme fun on the nose.
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Take a closer look at the front ...
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... and the rear quarter panel.
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The drivers taking pride in the rides.
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Can't wait to see them on track! The Bojangles' Southern 500 is 6 p.m. ET Sunday, Sept. 2 (NBCSN, MRN, Sirius XM NASCAR Radio).