After a breakout debut that quickly became a summer sensation, drawing 85,000 fans in the stands and 8 million streaming live via the Fox Sports app and @INDYCARonFOX social platforms, Oscar Mayer is firing up the grills and revving up for the second annual Wienie 500 on Friday, May 22 during Miller Lite Carb Day.
All six Wienermobiles will haul buns to the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a high-stakes race to crown the Top Dog. The race kicks off summer, proving that even the most unexpected places — like a professional racetrack — are the perfect setting for an Oscar Mayer wiener. Now back for another lap, the Wienie 500 brings new competition, refreshed race-day livery, special guests and can’t-miss entertainment — all broadcast live on FOX.
Earlier this year, Oscar Mayer handed the keys to fans with its first-ever “Pick Your Dog” bracket, letting America decide who would claim the coveted sixth spot. The results? Corn Dog is officially in, bumping Sonoran Dog and joining Chi Dog (Midwest), New York Dog (East), Chili Dog (South), Seattle Dog (Northwest) and reigning champion Slaw Dog (Southeast) in a high-stakes race around the Brickyard to see who cuts the mustard. With a new contender in the mix, teams are hungrier than ever and ready to show off their well-cooked strategy to make it to the “Wieners Circle.”
All six Wienermobiles and racing suits will debut new colors, decals and designs, and for the first time in over a decade, the brand is dropping limited-edition Wiener Whistles to mark the occasion. And this year, Oscar Mayer is bringing serious horsepower: Nolan Siegel of Arrow McLaren, Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske and fellow INDYCAR SERIES drivers will coach the Hotdoggers, offering pro-level racing tips as teams compete for the coveted Borg-Wiener Trophy. Together, it’s a one-of-a-kind delightful racing experience only Oscar Mayer can deliver.
Fans at home can get in on the bun-derful action by purchasing exclusive Wienie 500 merchandise at shop.ims.com and casting their vote for who will take Top Dog on Instacart – correct predictions will score free Oscar Mayer wieners while supplies last.
Race day coverage begins live on FOX and FOX One at 2 p.m. ET Friday, May 22. FOX INDYCAR play-by-play announcer Will Buxton again calls the race alongside FOX INDYCAR analysts Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe, with pit reporting by Georgia Henneberry and Kevin Lee.
For more information on the meatiest race in motorsports, including how to purchase tickets, attend watch parties at Tom’s Watch Bar locations across the country and get in on other fan engagement opportunities, follow @OscarMayer, @Wienermobile, @IndianapolisMotorSpeedway and @IndyCarOnFox on Instagram and TikTok.
