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**This Product is made-to-order and ships in ~2-3 weeks.**

The Racers played 1974–78 and gave a 17-year-old Wayne Gretzky his first pro contract.

Blue shorts with red-and-white stripes across both legs, the team's logo on the stripes and a small second logo up on the other leg. Light and made for summer, with the stripes meeting at the side seams.

  • 100% Polyester
  • 100% Machine Wash Safe
  • Hockey-lace drawstring waist
  • Sizing: Waist S 29–30" · M 31–32" · L 33–34" · XL 35–36" · XXL 37–38" · XXXL 39–40" — see our Sizing Chart
  • Blue with the Racers crest and a red-and-white hem

The Indianapolis Racers Away Hockey Shorts is an exclusive design by BenchClearers.com — fan-first hockey apparel built by hockey people.

Bench Clearers hockey shorts are made to go with a hockey tank: pair the two and the summer fit is done.

Every Bench Clearers design comes from our own art team.

Material Composition:

✔ 100% Performance Polyester

Fabric Features:

✔ Lightweight and breathable for all-day comfort

✔ Soft, athletic texture

Washing Instructions:

✔ Machine wash cold with similar colors

✔ Use mild detergent

❌ Do not use bleach or fabric softeners

Drying Instructions:

✔ Tumble dry low or hang dry for best results

❌ Do not wring

Ironing & Steaming:

✔ Cool iron if needed

❌ Do not iron over printed graphics

Special Care:

✔ Wash inside out to preserve prints and colors

✔ Avoid high heat to maintain fabric longevity

The Racers were started by the owners of the ABA's Indiana Pacers, began play in 1974 and played at Market Square Arena. Jacques Demers coached them to the Eastern Division title in 1975-76, and in 1978 owner Nelson Skalbania signed a 17-year-old Wayne Gretzky, who played eight games before his contract was sold to Edmonton. Mark Messier, also 17, started his pro career with the Racers that season, and the team folded in December 1978.

More WHA: every World Hockey Association team. More Indiana hockey: every Indiana team.

Indianapolis Racers Away Hockey Shorts

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**This Product is made-to-order and ships in ~2-3 weeks.**

The Racers played 1974–78 and gave a 17-year-old Wayne Gretzky his first pro contract.

Blue shorts with red-and-white stripes across both legs, the team's logo on the stripes and a small second logo up on the other leg. Light and made for summer, with the stripes meeting at the side seams.

  • 100% Polyester
  • 100% Machine Wash Safe
  • Hockey-lace drawstring waist
  • Sizing: Waist S 29–30" · M 31–32" · L 33–34" · XL 35–36" · XXL 37–38" · XXXL 39–40" — see our Sizing Chart
  • Blue with the Racers crest and a red-and-white hem

The Indianapolis Racers Away Hockey Shorts is an exclusive design by BenchClearers.com — fan-first hockey apparel built by hockey people.

Bench Clearers hockey shorts are made to go with a hockey tank: pair the two and the summer fit is done.

Every Bench Clearers design comes from our own art team.

Material Composition:

✔ 100% Performance Polyester

Fabric Features:

✔ Lightweight and breathable for all-day comfort

✔ Soft, athletic texture

Washing Instructions:

✔ Machine wash cold with similar colors

✔ Use mild detergent

❌ Do not use bleach or fabric softeners

Drying Instructions:

✔ Tumble dry low or hang dry for best results

❌ Do not wring

Ironing & Steaming:

✔ Cool iron if needed

❌ Do not iron over printed graphics

Special Care:

✔ Wash inside out to preserve prints and colors

✔ Avoid high heat to maintain fabric longevity

The Racers were started by the owners of the ABA's Indiana Pacers, began play in 1974 and played at Market Square Arena. Jacques Demers coached them to the Eastern Division title in 1975-76, and in 1978 owner Nelson Skalbania signed a 17-year-old Wayne Gretzky, who played eight games before his contract was sold to Edmonton. Mark Messier, also 17, started his pro career with the Racers that season, and the team folded in December 1978.

More WHA: every World Hockey Association team. More Indiana hockey: every Indiana team.

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Machine-washable, with high quality screenprinting that doesn’t bleed or fade.

Machine-washable, with high quality screenprinting that doesn’t bleed or fade.

2 side pockets, elastic waist with high-quality metal drawstring ends, 7

2 side pockets, elastic waist with high-quality metal drawstring ends, 7" inseam athletic cut.

Stretchable and breathable inner-liner adds maximum comfort and durability.

Stretchable and breathable inner-liner adds maximum comfort and durability.

Printing is completely flush with fabric, for a soft feel.

Printing is completely flush with fabric, for a soft feel.

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