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Fox Sports
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile fleet set to race during Indy 500's Carb Day festivities
Indianapolis 500 fans can spend Friday afternoon "hot dogging" it. Oscar Mayer's six iconic Wienermobiles will head to Indianapolis Motor Speedway and compete in the inaugural "Wienie 500" race. The race is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. during race week's annual Carb Day festivities. Fans can watch the "Wienie 500" live on the FOX Sports app and across @INDYCARonFOX social accounts. Highlights from the race during Sunday's Indy 500 pre-race show on FOX. This will mark the first time in a decade that all six vehicles in the company fleet will "meat-up" at the same location, and it's the first time they've ever raced. Each Wienermobile will represent a regional favorite — the New York Dog for the East, Slaw Dog for the Southeast, Chilli Dog for the South, Chi Dog for the Midwest, Seattle Dog for the Northwest and Sonoran Dog for the Southwest. There will also be custom Hotdogger racing suits and a trophy presentation in "Wiener's Circle" as part of the race. "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 statement. "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." Fans who attend the Carb Day festivities can also get involved in the "Wienie 500." Fans can win cash prizes by predicting the results of the race through a series of questions on DraftKings. There will be a total of $10,000 in cash prizes. The Associated Press contributed to this report. BEST OF FOX SPORTS' INDY 500 COVERAGE: Pato O'Ward pens letter to Indy 500: 'Had my heart broken here … but it also fuels me' Marcus Ericsson calls winning 2022 Indy 500 'a dream come true' in letter to fans 2025 Indy 500 liveries: See the designs of all 34 cars on the track at The Brickyard Everything to know about the Indy 500: Entry list, schedule, Carb Day, favorites Counting down the 25 most memorable moments in Indy 500 history INDYCAR Power Rankings: Will the Indy 500 jumble this list? Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
The Drive
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
6 Wienermobiles Will Race for Glory at the Indy Motor Speedway This Friday
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Forget about Formula 1, the Dakar Rally, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Something a whole lot more exciting is coming to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, May 23. Six examples of the Wienermobile will race against each other in what's being called the Wienie 500. We're not kidding. We can't make this up. Oscar Mayer is sending six Wienermobiles to the track for the first time, and it's not just any old track. It's the same circuit that will host the sold-out Indy 500 on Sunday, May 25. Details about the race haven't been released yet, so we don't know how many laps of the 2.5-mile-long oval the Wienermobile will log. There's no word on who will get to drive the Wienermobiles, either. It doesn't sound like Oscar Mayer will make any mechanical modifications to the six hot dog-shaped trucks before letting them loose on the track. Each one will represent a different regional hot dog. There's the Chi Dog representing the Midwest (#1), the New York Dog for the East Coast (#2), the Slaw Dog for the Southeast (#3), the Sonoran Dog for the Southwest (#4), the Seattle Dog for the Northwest (#5), and, last but sure as hell not least, the Chili Dog racing for the South (#6). Each driver will wear a custom-made Hotdogger suit that we can't wait to see. Which dog will win? Without any lap times from practice or qualifying, it's hard to tell, but either way, the winner will drink the Winner's Ketchup. Just kidding. The race will be streamed live on the FOX Sports app starting on Friday, May 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET, which is 11:00 a.m. in California. If you don't have the app, you can also catch all of the live-streamed action by following INDYCARonFOX on social media. Got tips? Send 'em to tips@
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.
Toronto Sun
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Scott McLaughlin destroys car in huge crash ahead of Indianapolis 500 qualifying
McLaughlin, who last year led a Penske sweep of the front row in qualifying, was clearly deflated after he was released from the medical centre. The New Zealanders' car was destroyed and Team Penske said they'd slot him at 12th and not even attempt a qualifying run Sunday. The car the team was working on for McLaughlin is Penske's backup speedway car and had been earmarked for teammate Josef Newgarden to use in next week's pit crew competition. McLaughlin qualified Saturday inside the top 12 and was eligible to run for the pole later Sunday. But he spun at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and immediately lifted both hands to his helmet as he braced for impact with the Turn 2 wall. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Article content Scott McLaughlin hits the wall hard in #Indy500 practice. — INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 18, 2025 'I'm OK, I'm just really, really, really, really, really sorry for everyone at Team Penske,' McLaughlin said. 'It was talking to me and I sort of felt it, and I probably should have backed out, but you're trying to complete a run to see what it feels like and was it worth the risk? Probably wasn't. I'm incredibly sad.' He said he felt fortunate the car did not go airborne into the catchfence, but the crash did cause damage to the track surface that IMS workers were fixing during a stoppage created by his wreck. 'They can build a new car for me, but I'm just really gutted more than anything,' McLaughlin said. 'It's hard to take, like you wish it was for something, but it was for nothing, right? In practice.' McLaughlin was also rattled to see his wife crying after his crash out of concern for him. 'They're nervous about me,' he said. 'I wanted to get out of the car straight away just so she knew I was OK.' There have been three hard crashes in the last two days at Indianapolis. Marcus Armstrong and Colton Herta both crashed Saturday and Armstrong has to qualify Sunday for the field of 33 using a road and street course backup car. Herta qualified inside the top 30 to lock himself into the field once his car was ready for qualifying. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Care for a wager? Head to our sports betting section for news and odds.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Colton Herta goes flying in scary crash during Indy 500 qualifiers, marking third incident of the weekend
American driver Colton Herta suffered a scary crash during the qualification round of the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday. Herta went airborne and flipped his car after spinning out and hitting a wall. The 25-year-old driver walked away from the car on his own, and was evaluated by medical staff. IndyCar later said that Herta had been released and cleared to drive. "Luckily these days these crashes look a lot scarier than they feel — not to say that one felt good," Herta said, via the Associated Press. "There were no real signs leading to it. We were super happy with the car this morning. Went out loose and couldn't even get Lap 1 in." Scary moment here with Colton Herta. He would get of the car and walk away on his own 🙏 — INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 17, 2025 The crash marks the third accident so far this weekend. Hours before Herta's wreck, New Zealand driver Marcus Armstrong spun out and crashed during a practice round Saturday morning. Armstrong was stretchered off from the crash, but later released by medical staff. Both Herta and Armstrong's wrecks took place just after Turn 1, where drivers can become vulnerable to wind gusts. All of this comes after Kyffin Simpson also suffered a major wreck during "Fast Friday" practice, going airborne after wobbling on Turn 4. Herta may still be able to compete if his team is able to get his backup car ready in time. Per the AP, if the car is not ready for Saturday's qualifying round, Herta may be able to join the last-chance qualifier on Sunday in the final row. Qualifying for the race is taking place Saturday and Sunday, before practices and events preparing for race day on Sunday, May 25.
