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It’s back!
The Wienie 500 returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, May 22. The second annual race is livening up the competition with fun new features, including its own grand marshal.
Here are four new additions to this year’s Wienie 500 race:
1. Andy Richter named “beef commander”
You’ve heard of Commander in Chief, but what about Commander in Beef? Writer, actor and comedian Andy Richter will take on this new role in this year’s race. The Commander in Beef will act as grand marshal of the event, leaving Richter in charge of all the festivities, such as pre-race activities and the Vienna Anthem.
2. The winner takes home the first Borg-Wiener trophy
The Oscar Mayer brand has partnered with BorgWarner to create a new award, the Borg-Wiener Trophy. Designed to replicate the iconic Indy 500 award, BorgWarner CEO Joe Fadool will present it to the winning team at Wiener’s Circle on race day.
3. Trained by professionals
Oscar Mayer is adding a lot of horsepower to the track. INDYCAR drivers such as Nolan Siegel, Scott McLaughlin and Sting Ray Rob will coach the Hotdoggers and offer professional advice as the teams compete for the Borg-Wiener Trophy.
4. A new dog takes to the track
Earlier this year, Oscar Mayer handed the keys to fans with his first group “Pick Your Dog,” allowing America to decide who would claim the coveted sixth spot after Sonoran Dog was eliminated from the competition because they simply weren’t up to the task. The results are now available. And Corn Dog will take to the track for the first time, representing America’s Dog and competing among the five other regional dogs.
