MLB is paying homage to NASCAR with its latest spectacle, a match at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The Last Great Colosseum just got a rebrand, if only for a fleeting moment.
Bristol Motor Speedway has long been considered one of NASCAR's most steadfast sites. Whether covered in weathered asphalt or caked in dirt, the colossus is iconic in the world of motorsports. But can that reputation translate to the diamond?
Early indications from the MLB Speedway Classic suggest it can. Around 85,000 have already purchased tickets for the Braves and Reds' matchup on Saturday night, more than any other game in MLB history.
What better way to celebrate the occasion — and its host site — than adding a few easter eggs to Atlanta and Cincinnati's glint uniforms. Here's what you need to know.
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MLB Speedway Classic uniforms
The Braves and Reds' kits pay homage to their host venue — and the sport that typically takes center stage at the site.
Both jerseys feature custom jersey numbers that feature bold outlines, shadowing, and angle. The uniforms are a nod to the numbers that scrawl atop NASCAR chariots during races.
JUST IN: The Braves and Reds have revealed exclusive uniforms for the Speedway Classic 🏁
— MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2025
The Braves cap features flames on the top of the visor, while the Reds cap has checkered racing flags across its visor
The jersey numbers reflect the spirit of numbers on racecars
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Players will also be adorned with caps, helmets, and bats inspired by NASCAR insignia of old. Atlanta's caps include red flames atop the brim.
Braves uniforms for the Speedway Classic! pic.twitter.com/oaBslBch12
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 21, 2025
Cincinnati, meanwhile, features the checkerboard pattern that sprawls across the black-white checkered flag.
Reds uniforms for the Speedway Classic! pic.twitter.com/da5JGdvlEZ
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 21, 2025
Batters' headgear also features that checkered flag decal and slanted jersey numbers. It also comes with "speed-inspired woodworks."
A commemorative patch sits atop each team's right sleeve. Bats, too, are doused in color, marked by that familiar checkered pattern.
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