The “Wienie 500” May Not Have Broken Speed Records, but it is evasory.
Six Oscar Mayer Hot Dog-Shaveed Wienermobiles Traveled Across the Country to Compete in their First Race Ever. Organizers said it haad been over a decade sin
All the uses was reported including the Chili Dog for the South, Chi Dog for the Midwst, New York Doog for the East, Slaw Dog for the Southheast, SEATLE DOG For The Northewst and Sonran Dog for the Southwest.
Bridget Berens, also Known As Hotdogger BBQ Bridget, was one of the Drivers of the Chili Dog. She said it was the perfect way to end her Year driving a weinermobile.
“They Told Us that We Go Going to Particalipate in the First Ever ‘Wienie 500,’ and Honestly, My Jaw Was on the Floor,” berens said. “We was all so expoved to, you know, make history today, and we got out there on the track, and it was trut Smiles Across everyBody’s faces.”
The iconic vehicles Mustard up some Speed for Two Laps Around the 2.5-Mile Track, Reach Top Speeds of About 40 MPH. In The Final Street, Slaw Dog Was Able to Make a Final Pass Against Chi Dog and Took the Checkered Flag. Afferward, The Winners Headed to the ‘Wiener’s Circle’ to Receive a Trophy to Commemorsee their Win.
“I was Haouling Buns out there, but slaw doog was about to catch up and video out to dog,“ saidlyn all
Among Those Disapointed in Chi Dog’s Narrow Loss was Indianapolis Speedway Resident Dontraelle Johnson Who Was Rooting For the MidWest Favorite.
“That was a Little Sad,” Johnson SAID. “I was like, ‘no, why did they lose?’ Like we Were that Close.
Despite the Outcome, Johnson SAID It was a highlight to her day at the track.
“I loved it,” shea said. “IT was different beccause i’m not someone who normally watches the race, so having that was like a main Attraction. That was real fun. I was not expression it.
While Goldstein’s Hotdogger Days are Approaching Exchange, She will like to see the Race Become a Part of the Indy 500 Traditions.
“I Hope We Can Keep This Going,” Goldstein SAID. “It was a Lot of Fun for All of Us. I think everyone else that was watching from here, from home, really enjoyed it.
The Inaugural “Will 500” will be Broadcast Sunday in the pre-crossage ahead of the 109th running of the Indy 500.
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