MLB Braves, Reds Unveil NASCAR-Themed Uniforms for Speedway Classic at Bristol

The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will face off in the inaugural MLB game held at a NASCAR venue, Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, on August 2, 2025, in an event dubbed the Speedway Classic. Both teams unveiled NASCAR-themed uniforms featuring racecar-inspired jersey numbers with bold outlines and shadowing, and caps designed by New Era— the Braves' cap adorned with flames and the Reds' with checkered flags. Rawlings created custom batting helmets modeled after racing helmets, adding to the motorsport aesthetic, while the Reds’ catcher Tyler Stephenson has a custom chest plate referencing the movie 'Talladega Nights.' This game marks MLB’s effort to blend baseball with the cultural energy of NASCAR, appealing to younger audiences and fans of both sports rooted in Southern traditions. Bristol Motor Speedway has been specially retrofitted to accommodate the game, including modifications to the infield and installation of locker rooms and training facilities. The event is anticipated to draw a large crowd, though not expected to surpass the highest MLB attendance records, and will be a landmark in the sport’s history with its unique venue and crossover theme.