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There are countless marquee races in the calendar year, but there is only one Oscar Mayer Wienie 500.
Here’s everything to know about the critically acclaimed hot dog motor race.
What is Wienie 500?
Two days before the Indianapolis 500 (Sunday, May 24 this year), six huge hot dog cars (also known as Wienermobiles) do a two-lap race around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, site of the Indianapolis 500.
When is the Wienie 500 and where can I watch it?
The race takes place on Friday 22 May at 2 p.m. ET and will air on FOX and FOX One.
How fast are hot dogs?
The Wienermobiles can go a maximum of between 60 and 70 miles per hour.
What happened at last year’s Wienie 500?
The Slaw Dog car took the checkered flag at last year’s Wienie 500, the first at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The winner beat Chi Dog, New York Dog, Sonoran Dog, Chili Dog and Seattle Dog.
Each hot dog must represent a different region of the United States (eg, the Slaw Dog represents the Southwest, the New York Dog represents the East, and the Chi Dog represents the Midwest).
In addition, the winning Wienie gets a Viennese wreath in Victory Lane.
And don’t forget…
Watch the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 this coming Sunday, May 24 at 12:30 PM ET on FOX, FOX One and the FOX Sports app.
