NASCAR and MLB Unite for Historic Game at Bristol Motor Speedway
The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will play a unique baseball game on a modified racetrack in August 2025, marking Tennessee's first MLB contest.
- The Speedway Classic will feature a regular-season game between the Braves and Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- Construction will transform part of the racetrack into a baseball field, with significant modifications to the track layout.
- NASCAR's Chase Elliott, a Braves fan, expressed enthusiasm for the event, highlighting the crossover appeal for fans of both sports.
- The game is part of MLB's broader strategy to host games in unconventional venues, following events like the 'Field of Dreams' game.
- The event will be broadcast on FOX Sports, showcasing both NASCAR and MLB to a nationwide audience.