The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will compete at Bristol Motor Speedway in fashion on Aug. 2 for the MLB Speedway Basic.
MLB unveiled the particular uniforms for every crew Monday. Atlanta’s and Cincinnati’s threads are largely unchanged, apart from particulars that pay homage to the distinctive venue and recreation.
The jersey numbers embrace daring outlines, shadowing and motion meant to characterize the NASCAR car designs. The Reds — who’re the designated residence crew — boast white numbers as an alternative of their ordinary purple. The Braves will stick to their conventional purple colorway for the numbers.
The customized numbers are complemented by caps and helmets with extra nods to motorsport designs. Atlanta’s cap contains purple flames on the highest of the visor, whereas Cincinnati’s cap boasts checkered racing flags throughout the visor.
In a primary for MLB, the Rawlings-produced helmets will obtain customized designs for a particular league occasion. At first look, the inspiration is obvious — NASCAR’s helmet design. The look contains extra checkered flag nods plus race-style participant numbers and “speed-inspired wordmarks.”
The sleeve of every uniform boasts a Speedway Basic patch to commemorate the sport.
The MLB Speedway Basic — held in Bristol, Tennessee, at “The Final Nice Colosseum” — will mark the primary MLB recreation performed within the state.