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USA Today
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Time to ketchup: Here's what happened during the inaugural Oscar Mayer Wienie 500
Time to ketchup: Here's what happened during the inaugural Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 The inaugural Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 took place during the Indianapolis 500's Carb Day, the final practice day before the renowned auto race. Show Caption Hide Caption See the Wienermobiles and crew at the Wienie 500 at IMS for Carb Day We grilled the crew of these Wienermobiles and even got a tour as they relished in the chance to race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. All six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles gathered at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23 for an inaugural wienie race. The Slaw Dog, the Wienermobile that represents the "Saucy South," took home first place. Want to rewatch the race? Fox Sports streamed the Wienie 500 on its social media sites. 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. When, where was the Oscar Mayer Wienie 500? The inaugural Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 was held on Friday, May 23 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Who won? Slaw Dog took home first place 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. Want to rewatch the race? Here's how Fox Sports streamed the Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 on its social media sites. Wienermobiles represent regional hot dog flavors. Here's how to make them 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 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 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 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 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 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 What is the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile? A bit about the history 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. Here's how to see a Wienermobile near you 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@
Indianapolis Star
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
'Nothing to lose' in Indy 500 for Josef Newgarden's championship pit crew, pushed by Chick-Fil-A
INDIANAPOLIS — Chick-fil-A is the reason Josef Newgarden's No. 2 Penske pit crew team won the Oscar Mayer $150,000 Pit Stop Challenge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday. 'This year, we've started to get a little bit more competitive at the shop and Chick-fil-A seems to be the winning ticket to get the best out of these guys,' said Sean O'Hara, who manages the stop board for the No. 2 Penske car. 'Our first week, we did Chick-fil-A; out of the 30 stops, there might've been two or three red stops the whole day. I went back to management and said, 'I'm doing Chick-fil-A as much as possible.'' A Chick-fil-A reference and the first Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 race made Carb Day live up to its name. Newgarden's team left Friday the most filled. 'Going into Sunday, (the victory) just fills you with so much confidence that we might be starting in the back, but we're going to creep our way forward,' team engineer Luke Mason said. Newgarden will start in the final row Sunday alongside teammate Will Power after IndyCar penalized Penske for an illegal body fit on both driver's cars. Team owner Roger Penske also fired three executives who were his team strategists. 'I believe in our ability regardless of circumstance,' Newgarden said. 'Starting at the back, I know we can make a lot happen and I know I have the team behind me to make it happen, so I feel confident in that respect. The pit stop competition is just an example of how you can't replace excellent people. We got so much depth on our team and that's what makes the difference.' Newgarden faced Power in the finale of the 14-team competition. Newgarden and his pit crew defeated Power in the first matchup in the best of three final. Power responded before losing the final round after Newgarden's team posted a 10.263-second run. Newgarden's car chief Chad Gordon said facing Power 'took the pressure off' in the finale and 'made it fun.' Gordon said there's been a 'dramatic rise' in team camaraderie because of the Penske scandal. Gordon noted that having Power and Newgarden was a win for Team Penske. 'It was good to have both cars in the final and I think the boys needed that,' Power told IndyStar after the final. 'Experience you can't explain': How IndyCar pit crew managers, chiefs found their passion Power will go for his second Indy 500 on Sunday while Newgarden attempts to place his name in an echelon of its own. Newgarden's pit crew remains calm with history on the horizon. 'No one has ever (won three straight), so there is no pressure,' Mason said. 'Look at this group. Look at our driver. We just proved we have the fastest crew on the pit lane, I have the best driver driving my race car, and we showed we have the fastest car this week. We have nothing to lose on Sunday. 'We are going for three (straight) and excited at the opportunity to create history. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, it doesn't, but it's going to be a good show on Sunday with us coming through the field in the back; it's going to be awesome to watch.' If Newgarden loses confidence at any point as he tries to race to the front, a glance over at his pit crew may provide the resolve to endure.
Fox Sports
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
A moment to relish: Unpacking a historic day at the Wienie 500
Bruce Martin Special to INDIANAPOLIS — The Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 was more than a race; it was a chance for one of the six Wienermobiles to earn the title of "Top Dog." Three rows of two Wienermobiles lined up at the iconic "Yard of Bricks" at the most famous racecourse in the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, during Friday's Carb Day for the 109th Indianapolis 500. The New York Dog team was co-driven by Sarah Kraut on the outside of the front row. Chi Dog started on the pole. "We were born ready for this day," said "Corndog Kate," who was one of the two "hot-doggers" driving the Chi Dog Wienermobile. Slaw Dog started on the inside of Row 2 alongside Sonoran Dog on the outside. Row 3 included Chili Dog on the outside with Seattle Dog on the inside of the third row. Each of these teams were hoping to win the "Borg-Weiner Trophy." [Wienie 500 highlights: Slaw Dog wins it with photo-finish over Chi Dog] The race began with the traditional singing of the Oscar Mayer song, "I wish I were an Oscar Mayer Weiner," sung by "Lucky Dog." Each Wienermobile was equipped with a six-speed transmission, making shifting important around the flat, 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. Granny Smith gave the command, "Wienies, start your engines." A few moments later, the green flag waved, but the pole-winning Wienermobile had a dog of a start. That allowed New York Dog to get a great jump at the lead and the Wieners rolled into Turn 1. New York Dog held the edge before Chicago Dog got a great run out of Turn 2. It was able to "ketchup" to the lead and take over the top dog position. It was, frankly, a great move. New York Dog and Seattle Dog tried to "ketchup" at the Yard of Bricks to complete the first lap and begin the final lap of this bun-to-bun contest. Slaw Dog overcooked its engine as smoke began to come out of the grill. It dropped to the rear of the field as this cooker was out of gas. Chi Dog continued to have the lead coming out of Turn 4 before Slaw Dog made a tremendous run down the backstretch to win by a "Wienie" at the start finish line to go down in Indy history as the "Top Dog." Just like one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball, the Chicago White Sox, Chi Dog couldn't hold onto a lead. Victory slipped through the buns for Chi Dog as Slaw Dog had the right topping in a battle as hot as a charcoal grill. "People remember where they were when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon," former IndyCar Series driver and FOX Sports analyst James Hinchcliffe said. "Today, people are going to remember who won the inaugural Wienie 500. Slaw Dog took a victory lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, cheered by fans in mustard-stained shirts. Afterwards, the winning team was awarded with the "Borg-Wiener Trophy" and presented with a "Wienie Wreath." This was truly a moment to relish. Bruce Martin is a veteran motorsports writer and contributor to Follow him on X at @BruceMartin_500 . recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
