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It’s back!
The Wienie 500 returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, May 22. The second annual race spices up the competition with fun new features, including its own grand marshal.
Here are four new additions to this year’s Wienie 500 race:
1. Andy Richter named “Beef Commander”
You’ve heard of Commander in Chief, but what about Commander in Beef? Writer, actor and comedian Andy Richter will take on this brand new role in this year’s race. The Commander in Beef will serve as grand marshal of the event, leaving Richter to lead all festivities like pre-race activities and the Vienna anthem.
2. The winner takes home the first ever Borg-Wiener Trophy
The Oscar Mayer brand has teamed up with BorgWarner to create a new award, the Borg-Wiener Trophy. Designed to replicate the iconic Indy 500 prize, BorgWarner CEO Joe Fadool will present it to the winning team at Wiener’s Circle on race day.
3. Coached by pros
Oscar Mayer adds considerable power to the track. INDYCAR drivers like Nolan Siegel, Scott McLaughlin and Sting Ray Rob will coach the Hotdoggers, offering pro tips as the teams compete for the Borg-Wiener Trophy.
4. A new dog hits the trail
Earlier this year, Oscar Mayer handed fans the keys with his first-ever installment “Pick Your Dog,” leaving America to decide who would take home the coveted sixth spot after Sonoran Dog was removed from the competition because he just wasn’t cutting the mustard. The results are known. And Corn Dog will take the track for the first time, representing America’s Dog and competing among the five other regional dogs.
