Nothing kicks off the beginning of summer like a hot dog on the grill. The beloved American staple will be featured in full force during the “Wienie 500” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, May 23. The Wienie 500 marks the first “meat-up” of all six Wienermobiles in over a decade, the company says.
In this first-of-its-kind spectacle, the fleet of Wienermobiles will ‘haul buns’ to the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a race unlike any other, Oscar Meyer said in a release. This will be the first competitive race for the fleet.
Each Wienermobile will represent a different regional dog that you can cheer on in the race, including:
- The Chi Dog (Midwest)
- New York Dog (East)
- Slaw Dog (Southeast)
- Sonoran Dog (Southwest)
- Chili Dog (South)
- Seattle Dog (Northwest)
“From custom Hotdogger racing suits to a trophy presentation in the ‘Wiener’s Circle,’ complete with a condiment spray and hot dog for the wiener’s enjoyment, every moment of the race is designed to spark smiles, serving up a delightful racing event only Oscar Mayer can,” the company said.
The Indianapolis 500 draws more than 330,000 fans who consume nearly 30,000 hot dogs, the company said.
“The Indy 500 marks the unofficial kickoff of summer and the start of hot dog season,” Kelsey Rice, brand communications director at Oscar Mayer, said in a release. “As a brand known for sparking smiles in disarmingly delightful ways, it’s only fitting that we bring a race of epic proportions to the Speedway and celebrate a timeless tradition: delicious meats and a little friendly competition to kick off a summer of wieners.”
The Wienie 500 is part of a partnership between Oscar Mayer and IMS that names Oscar Mayer the “Official Hot Dog” of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500.
Editor’s Note: The race will be streamed live on Friday, May 23 at 2 p.m. ET on the FOX Sports app and across @INDYCARonFOX social accounts, and fans can catch highlights from the race during Sunday’s Indy 500 pre-race show on FOX.
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