Axalta Coating Systems returned to the racetrack with its “Solar Flare” paint scheme. Axalta’s radiant paint was featured on the No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet SS driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Sonoma Raceway. Sonoma is the first of two road courses that NASCAR drivers ave to tackle during the Sprint Cup Series 2016 season.
“We used to test really hard to figure out how to get better at road courses. Now we just show up and race and that’s really been
refreshing. It’s made the race weekends a lot more enjoyable,” said Earnhardt. “We’ve had great racecars at the road courses and
we’ve gotten better as a team, which has helped me a lot and helped carry me. Sonoma is the most challenging track that I race at.
We’ve just got to take care of our car and make it through to the end.”
Last season, Earnhardt made his fifth consecutive appearance in the championship-deciding Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
The Hendrick Motorsports driver is a two-time winner of the prestigious Daytona 500 and has been selected as NASCAR’s Most
Popular Driver a record 13 consecutive times.
“At Axalta, we look forward to every race with enthusiasm and optimism,” said William Sturgill, Axalta Racing director. “It’s a
great opportunity to share our passion for cars with our customers and cheer for one of the sport’s best.” CW
Axalta Racing’s Solar Flare Paint Scheme
Heats Up Sonoma
