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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Time to ketchup: Here's what happened during the inaugural Oscar Mayer Wienie 500
It's not everyday you get to see a 27-foot-long hot dog bus. But what about six? On Friday, the six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles − yes, there are six − gathered at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to participate in the inaugural Oscar Mayer Wienie 500. Two "Hotdoggers," the fresh college graduates who drive the Wienermobiles, sported Indy 500-style attire as they loaded up to race around the track. The Wienie 500 was held on Carb Day, the final practice day before Indianapolis 500 kicks off on Sunday, May 25. Miss the wienie race? Here's what to know about the inaugural Oscar Mayer Wienie 500. More Wienermobile: I rode 'shot-bun' in the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Then we got pulled over. The inaugural Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 was held on Friday, May 23 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Slaw Dog took home first place. The 27-foot-long winning bus, which represented the "Saucy South," was driven by Grill Master Matthew Bailey of Madison, Georgia and Mustard Maddie Meyers of Kirkwood, Missouri. "I MUSTARD'mit, I will relish this moment forever," Mustard Maddie shared on her Instagram Story after the race. Fox Sports streamed the Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 on its social media sites. Over the course of a year, the Hotdoggers visit different regions of the country from inside the Wienermobile: East, Southeast, South, Midwest, Northwest and Southwest. During the Oscar Mayer Wienie 500, each of the Wienermobiles represented a regional hot dog. Here's how to grill them up: New York Dog (East): Kosher hot dogs topped with sauerkraut and homemade onion sauce, sat between a bun smothered in spicy brown mustard, as shared by Bobby Flay per Food Network Slaw Dog (Southeast): Hot dog topped with homemade chili, mustard and creamy coleslaw, per a recipe by Spicy Southern Kitchen Chili Dog (South): Hot dog topped with homemade chili and cheddar cheese, as outlined by Food Network Chi Dog (Midwest): All-beef frankfurter, like Vienna Beef, inside a poppy seed bun, topped with yellow mustard, pickle relish, chopped white onion, tomato slices, a dill pickle spear, pickled sport peppers and celery salt, as reported by New York Times Cooking Seattle Dog (Northwest): Hots dog topped with cream cheese, sauerkraut, brown mustard and sweet onions, per Allrecipes Sonoran Dog (Southwest): Hog dog wrapped in bacon and topped with pinto beans, onions, jalapeno salsa and tomatoes, as shared by Serious Eats The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is Oscar Mayer's hot dog on wheels − a 27-foot-long hot dog-shaped bus used to advertise the brand. Today, six Wienermobiles travel throughout six different regions of the country. The Wienermobile made its first appearance in 1936 but it looked a bit different than it does today. A 13-foot-long metal hog dog on wheels was the first iteration of the Wienermobile. The vehicle featured an open cockpit, so the driver was seen sticking out of the top of the hot dog, according to Oscar Mayer. By 1940, a glass enclosure was added to better protect the driver. In 1952, after taking a hiatus during World War II, five 22-foot-long Wienermobiles began traveling throughout the country, per Oscar Mayer. They were the first to have a sound system and sunroof. The Wienermobile continued to adapt over the years and today's fleet has remained the same since about 2004, according to Oscar Mayer. The vehicle is made of custom fiberglass and contains a V-8, 6.0 liter engine. As for the interior, each Wienermobile features a hog dog-shaped dashboard, six mustard and ketchup seats, a 52-inch flat screen television, gull-wing doors with retractable steps, a removable roof, blue sky ceilings and a wiener jingle horn. To find a Wienermobile near you, visit the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile locator at You can also request the Wienermobile to visit near you on the Oscar Mayer website at Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Time to ketchup: What happened during inaugural Oscar Mayer Wienie 500
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Wiene 500: Slaw Dog, N.Y. Dog favored in six-Wienermobile field
May 23 (UPI) -- Racing fans won't need to wait until Sunday to relish the festivities of Indianapolis 500 weekend, as six Wienermobiles glide onto the track Friday for the first Wiene 500. Slaw Dog and New York Dog are favorites. The 27-foot-long, six-passenger fiberglass franks will start their engines at 2 p.m. EDT Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Coverage of the Oscar Mayer sponsored event will start at 1:45 p.m. the Fox Sports app. Advertisement Oddsmakers released the odds for the race this week, while DraftKings unveiled a free-to-play contest. Bovada listed New York Dog, the East representative, and Slaw Dog (Southeast) with matching +300 odds. Chili Dog (South) and Soronan Dog (Southwest) received +400 odds. Seattle Dog (Northwest) and Chi Dog (Midwest) are the underdogs with the wurst odds (+500), as oddsmakers aren't giving them much of a chance to ketchup to the field. Each of the vehicles -- driven by "Hotdoggers" -- weighs more than 14,000 pounds. They have a top speed of about 110 mph. Friday's trophy presentation will be held in the "Wiener's Circle," and include a condiment spray. Advertisement "The Indy 500 marks the unofficial kickoff of summer and the start of hot dog season," Oscar Mayer brand communications director Kelsey Rice said in a news 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." Additional coverage of Friday's Wiene 500 will provided on IndyCaronFox social media accounts.
UPI
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- UPI
Wiene 500: Slaw Dog, N.Y. Dog favored in six-Wienermobile field
May 23 (UPI) -- Racing fans won't need to wait until Sunday to relish the festivities of Indianapolis 500 weekend, as six Wienermobiles glide onto the track Friday for the first Wiene 500. Slaw Dog and New York Dog are favorites. The 27-foot-long, six-passenger fiberglass franks will start their engines at 2 p.m. EDT Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Coverage of the Oscar Mayer sponsored event will start at 1:45 p.m. the Fox Sports app. Oddsmakers released the odds for the race this week, while DraftKings unveiled a free-to-play contest. Bovada listed New York Dog, the East representative, and Slaw Dog (Southeast) with matching +300 odds. Chili Dog (South) and Soronan Dog (Southwest) received +400 odds. Seattle Dog (Northwest) and Chi Dog (Midwest) are the underdogs with the wurst odds (+500), as oddsmakers aren't giving them much of a chance to ketchup to the field. Each of the vehicles -- driven by "Hotdoggers" -- weighs more than 14,000 pounds. They have a top speed of about 110 mph. Friday's trophy presentation will be held in the "Wiener's Circle," and include a condiment spray. "The Indy 500 marks the unofficial kickoff of summer and the start of hot dog season," Oscar Mayer brand communications director Kelsey Rice said in a news 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." Additional coverage of Friday's Wiene 500 will provided on IndyCaronFox social media accounts.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Oscar Mayer's Fleet of Wienermobiles Go Head-to-Head in Inaugural 'Wienie 500' – First Ever, High-Stakes Race on the Iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway
CHICAGO & PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Oscar Mayer announces the 'Wienie 500' – a first-of-its-kind spectacle where the fleet of Wienermobiles will haul buns to the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a race unlike any other. Ahead of this year's Indianapolis 500, which draws more than 330,000 fans who consume nearly 30,000 hot dogs, Oscar Mayer's beloved Hotdoggers will make their racing debut on the very same track as the pros. The race will be streamed live on Friday, May 23 at 2pm 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. The Wienie 500 will also mark the first 'meat-up' of all six Wienermobiles in over a decade and the first competitive race for the fleet, each sporting an all-new look. Each Wienermobile will represent a different regional dog, including the Chi Dog (Midwest), New York Dog (East), Slaw Dog (Southeast), Sonoran Dog (Southwest) Chili Dog (South) and 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 Indy 500 marks the unofficial kickoff of summer and the start of hot dog season,' said Kelsey Rice, Brand Communications Director at Oscar Mayer. '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.' As part of the fun, Oscar Mayer is inviting fans across the nation to get in on the action. In collaboration with DraftKings, fans can predict the outcome of the unforgettable race by answering a series of race-related questions. Beginning today, fans can head to to enter the free-to-play pool, and those who rack up the most points will win a share of the total cash prize of $10,000. The inaugural Wienie 500 marks the beginning of a summer of celebrating the American staple, proving that even the most unexpected places – like a professional racetrack – is the perfect setting for an Oscar Mayer wiener. The Wienie 500 is part of a partnership between Oscar Mayer and IMS that names Oscar Mayer the 'Official Hot Dog' of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500. The first-of-its-kind race is also supported by an advertising campaign rolling out across the country, along with more surprises to come this summer. To learn more about the Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 and see the ultimate wiener crowned, visit and follow @OscarMayer on Instagram and TikTok. ABOUT THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY We are driving transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC), inspired by our Purpose, Let's Make Life Delicious. Consumers are at the center of everything we do. With 2024 net sales of approximately $26 billion, we are committed to growing our iconic and emerging food and beverage brands on a global scale. We leverage our scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of eight consumer-driven product platforms. As global citizens, we're dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the world in healthy, responsible ways. Learn more about our journey by visiting or following us on LinkedIn.
