MOORESVILLE, N.C. — In celebration of Main League Baseball‘s 2025 jewel occasion, the MLB Speedway Basic introduced by BuildSubmarines.com in Bristol, Tennessee, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Budweiser and MLB are teaming as much as carry a NASCAR Corridor of Famer, American beer and America‘s favourite pastime to followers by recreating and paying homage to the enduring No. 8 Budweiser / MLB All-Star Recreation paint scheme.
The legendary scheme will likely be showcased on the MLB Speedway Basic on Aug. 2 and will likely be raced by Earnhardt Jr. within the zMAX CARS Tour occasion at South Carolina’s Anderson Motor Speedway on Aug. 16.
In July 2001, the unique Budweiser / MLB All-Star Recreation paint scheme cemented its place in racing historical past when Earnhardt Jr. raced the purple and white No. 8 design to an emotional victory in his first journey to Daytona Worldwide Speedway following the tragic lack of his father on the observe earlier that 12 months.
“It’s an unbelievable alternative to reunite with Budweiser and Main League Baseball,” Earnhardt Jr. stated. “I‘ve watched that July 2001 race at Daytona so many occasions. It‘s such an amazing reminiscence for me. I’m excited that we’ve this opportunity to collaborate with Bud and MLB to carry that scheme again once more due to what it means to me and so many others.”
This partnership follows Budweiser and Earnhardt Jr.‘s reunion final November, once they introduced again some of the recognizable paint schemes in racing historical past, the purple Bud No. 8 made well-known by Earnhardt Jr. from 1999 to 2007.
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Moreover, because the longest-tenured sponsor of Main League Baseball, Budweiser has been a staple within the sport‘s traditions and game-day expertise for 21+ followers for many years. This August, Budweiser, MLB and Earnhardt Jr. are serving to followers have a good time one other historic milestone by selling the MLB Speedway Basic that will likely be held at Bristol Motor Speedway. One among NASCAR‘s hottest tracks will host a particular common season contest between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds, marking the primary Main League recreation to be performed within the state of Tennessee. Attending followers may also view the No. 8 Budweiser / MLB Speedway Basic present automobile on the occasion.
“The unbelievable fan response to Budweiser‘s reunion with Dale Jr. final November reminded us simply how particular this partnership is to racing followers,” stated Todd Allen, SVP of Advertising at Budweiser and Bud Mild. “This No. 8 Budweiser / MLB All-Star Recreation-inspired paint scheme pays tribute to some of the iconic moments within the storied historical past of Dale Jr. and Budweiser‘s partnership. The MLB Speedway Basic is the right stage to revive this fan-favorite design, uniting an American racing icon and American beer at a first-of-its-kind MLB occasion.”
Along with having fun with the motion on the MLB Speedway Basic and Anderson Motor Speedway, followers can commemorate the return of this iconic paint scheme with limited-edition merchandise obtainable now on shopjrnation.com and coming quickly to further choose retail areas.
Anheuser-Busch has proudly supported and elevated NASCAR via Budweiser, Busch and Busch Mild for greater than 40 years. Its long-standing dedication to the motorsports trade has included driver partnerships — notably as the first sponsor of Earnhardt Jr. for 9 seasons — key occasion sponsorships and media investments in motorsports.
Comply with alongside on Budweiser‘s social channels for extra particulars about its partnership with Earnhardt Jr. and programming at MLB Speedway Basic in Bristol, and keep updated on the racing occasions on the JRM X account or watch the Anderson Motor Speedway race on www.FloRacing.com.
