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UPI
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: MLB unveils Reds, Braves uniforms for 2025 Speedway Classic
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz models a new helmet for MLB's Speedway Classic. Photo by MLB July 21 (UPI) -- Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves stars will don gear designed to match the racing theme of the Speedway Classic next month at Bristol, MLB revealed Monday. Reds and Braves players will play on a field built inside the oval of Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 7 in Bristol, Tenn. The matchup will not only be the first MLB game played at a NASCAR track, but also the first held in Tennessee. MLB posted photos of several Reds and Braves players wearing their special edition garb for the event. Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz sported a batting helmet that featured his No. 44 in a racing-like script overlaying a checkered flag. Reds pitcher Hunter Green showed off his No. 21 jersey and a hat with a checkered flag bill. Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies sported a hat with flames on its bill, in addition to his No. 1 in a racing-style script. JUST IN: The Braves and Reds have revealed exclusive uniforms for the Speedway Classic 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 The 2... MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2025 Pitbull and Tim McGraw are set to perform before first pitch of the Braves and Reds meeting. Speedway Classic attendees also will be free to enjoy performances by Jake Owen, Timothy Wayne, Reyna Roberts and Adam Doleac, in addition to a 110-foot Ferris wheel, food trucks, mascots, the Budweiser Clydesdales and more. The Reds will host the Braves in the first game of a three-game series at 7:10 p.m. EDT July 31 in Cincinnati. They will host the Braves in the second game a day later before the series finale moves to Bristol. First pitch fo the Speedway Classic is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Aug. 2 at the famed racing venue. The Braves and Reds will also have a first for MLB during the Speedway Classic: Batting helmets custom-designed for a special league event, inspired directly by NASCAR MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2025 The Braves (43-55) sit in fourth place in the National League East, 12.5 games behind the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies (56-43). They will play the San Francisco Giants (52-48) at 7:15 p.m. Monday in Atlanta. The Reds (52-48) are in third place in the National League Central, 7.5 games behind the Chicago Cubs (59-40) and Milwaukee Brewers (59-40). They will take on the Washington Nationals (39-60) at 6:45 p.m. Monday in Washington.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Father and son race Nitro Funny Cars together
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The National Hot Rod Association is the governing body for Nitro Funny Car racing. This is a type of drag racing where vehicles are characterized by its short wheelbase and fiberglass or carbon fiber body designed to resemble a production car. It is powered by a twelve thousand horsepower supercharged, nitromethane-fueled engine, and these cars can exceed speeds of 330 mph in under 4 seconds, in just a 1,000 ft race. 'When I bought my first car I really didn't know anything and so I just went out looking on the market place and you know it took a few months and I came across a car I liked, didn't really know anything about it,' said Chad Green, a Nitro Funny Car racer. 'I liked the way it looked so I bought it, didn't come with a motor, anything like that so then I had to start the search for, I got to find a motor to go with this car.' In Nitro Funny Car Racing, vehicles compete head-to-head in a knockout format. Nitro Funny Cars and Top Fuel Dragsters are the fastest cars in the sport and the fastest accelerating vehicles on the planet. Chad Green said he is honored to compete at the national level he does, but especially because he get to do it beside his son Hunter Green. 'We've had a lot of crazy moments, we actually won a race together back in California in 2023,' said Hunter Green, a Nitro Funny Car racer. 'The NAHRA final, so final race of the year. I was driving a different category at the time, but me and my father both ended up in the winner circle and both ended up with trophies that day at the last race of the year. So, that was truly a special day.' Chad and Hunter are thankful for the memories they have made racing and learning from one another, and they look forward to expanding their team in the future with more racers and crew members. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
