Back in blue: Johnson reveals paint scheme with self-deprecating video

Published Aug. 19, 2014 2:00 p.m. ET

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Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet will be back in blue at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend.

Lowe's Racing used an outstanding "Old School" reference when making the announcement from the sponsor's Twitter account.

Starting this weekend, "Blue is Back" for @JimmieJohnson! pic.twitter.com/vCnOCuu3AO
— Team Lowe's Racing (@LowesRacing) August 19, 2014

But why the change?

Recently, Johnson hasn't exactly had the best of luck in the white No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet. After watching this video posted to Johnson's Instagram account, it's hard to argue that a change might do some good.

Here's guessing it'll be a while before we see a white No. 48 car again.