Special game, unique uniforms: Threads for Braves, Reds revealed for MLB Speedway Classic

The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds volition vie astatine Bristol Motor Speedway successful benignant connected Aug. 2 for the MLB Speedway Classic.

MLB unveiled the peculiar uniforms for each squad Monday. Atlanta's and Cincinnati's threads are mostly unchanged, different than details that wage homage to the unsocial venue and game.

The jersey numbers see bold outlines, shadowing and question meant to correspond the NASCAR conveyance designs. The Reds -- who are the designated location squad -- boast achromatic numbers alternatively of their accustomed red. The Braves volition instrumentality with their accepted reddish colorway for the numbers.

The customized numbers are complemented by caps and helmets with much nods to motorsport designs. Atlanta's headdress includes reddish flames connected the apical of the visor, portion Cincinnati's headdress boasts checkered racing flags crossed the visor.

In a archetypal for MLB, the Rawlings-produced helmets volition person customized designs for a peculiar league event. At archetypal glance, the inspiration is wide -- NASCAR's helmet design. The look includes much checkered emblem nods positive race-style subordinate numbers and "speed-inspired wordmarks."

The sleeve of each azygous boasts a Speedway Classic spot to commemorate the game.

The MLB Speedway Classic -- held successful Bristol, Tennessee, astatine "The Last Great Colosseum" -- volition people the archetypal MLB crippled played successful the state.