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What are they wearing? Your guide to Daytona 500 paint schemes

Daytona 500

It’s a new year with a fresh season of NASCAR Sprint Cup racing. That comes with new drivers in new rides bearing shiny new sponsors and paint schemes.

They’ll get their grand debut on Sunday in the 58th running of the Daytona 500.

Here’s a guide to most of the cars that will make up the 40-car field. The cars shown are just the 38 cars that locked themselves into the race Sunday in qualifying. The last two positions will be set with the Can-Am qualifying races Thursday night.

No. 1 - Jamie McMurray

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 2 - Brad Keselowski

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 3 - Austin Dillon

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 4 - Kevin Harvick

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John’s Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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No. 5 - Kasey Kahne

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 6 - Trevor Bayne

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Trevor Bayne, driver of the #6 AdvoCare Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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No. 7 - Regan Smith

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Nikko RC/Golden Corral Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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No. 10 - Danica Patrick

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 11 - Denny Hamlin

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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No. 13 - Casey Mears

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Casey Mears, driver of the #13 GEICO Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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No. 14 - Brian Vickers

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 15 - Clint Bowyer

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 16 - Greg Biffle

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 17 - Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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No. 18 - Kyle Busch

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s 75 Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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No. 19 - Carl Edwards

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 20 - Matt Kenseth

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 21 - Ryan Blaney

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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No. 22 - Joey Logano

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 23 - David Ragan

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: David Ragan, driver of the #23 Dr Pepper Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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No. 24 - Chase Elliott (pole-sitter)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 13: Chase Elliott, driver of the #24 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

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No. 27 - Paul Menard

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 31 - Ryan Newman

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 32 - Bobby Labonte

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 34 - Chris Buescher

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Chris Buescher, driver of the #34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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No. 38 - Landon Cassill

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 41 - Kurt Busch

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 42 - Kyle Larson

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 43 - Aric Almirola

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 44 - Brian Scott

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 46 - Michael Annett

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Michael Annett, driver of the #46 Pilot/Flying J Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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No. 47 - AJ Allmendinger

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 48 - Jimmie Johnson

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 78 - Martin Truex Jr.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 13: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

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No. 83 - Michael Waltrip

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 93 - Matt DiBenedetto

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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No. 95 - Ty Dillon

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during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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