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There are countless marquee races during the calendar year, but there is only one Oscar Mayer Wienie 500.
Here’s everything you need to know about the critically acclaimed hot dog car race.
What is Wienie 500?
Two days before the Indianapolis 500 (Sunday, May 24 this year), six enormous hot dog cars (also known as Wienermobiles) drive a two-lap race around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500.
When is the Wienie 500 and where can I watch it?
The race will take place on Friday, May 22 at 2 pm ET and will be broadcast on FOX and FOX One.
How fast are hot dogs?
Wienermobiles can top out at 60 to 70 miles per hour.
What happened at last year’s Wienie 500?
Slaw Dog’s car took the checkered flag in last year’s Wienie 500, the first at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The winner beat out Chi Dog, New York Dog, Sonoran Dog, Chili Dog and Seattle Dog.
Each hot dog is supposed to represent a different region of the United States (for example, the Slaw Dog represents the Southwest, the New York Dog represents the East, and the Chi Dog represents the Midwest).
Additionally, the winning Wienie receives a sausage crown in Victory Lane.
And don’t forget…
Watch the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 next Sunday, May 24 at 12:30 pm ET on FOX, FOX One and the FOX Sports app.
