Wienermobile enjoy the victory in Wienie 500 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The “Wienie 500” may not have broken any Speed ​​records, but easily won the title of the most delicious spectacle in the race on Friday afternoon of the Carbway day of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Six Oscar Mayer Hot Dog-shaped Wienermoobile traveled through the country to take part in their first race. The organizers said it was over a decade since they were all in the same place.

All US regions were represented, including the Chili dog for the south, the Chi dog for the middle west, the New York dog for the east, the herb salad for the southeast, the Seattle dog for the northwest and the Sonoran 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.

“They told us that we would take part in the first” Wienie 500 “, and frankly my jaw was on the floor,” said Berens. “We were all so excited to write history today and we got out on the track and it really smiled at all faces.”

The legendary vehicles must be at a certain speed for two rounds around the 2.5 mile route and reached top speeds of around 40 miles per hour. In the last route, Slaw Dog was able to make a last pass against Chi Dog and took the checkered flag. After that, the winners went to the ‘Wiener’s Circle’ to get a trophy to commemorate their victory.

“I dragged rolls there, but Slaw Dog was able to catch up and came from the top dog,” said Kaitlyn Goldstein, Corn Dog Kait, one of the drivers of Chi Dog.

Dontraelle Johnson disappointed by Chi Dogs narrow loss, which was for the favorite of the Middle West.

“It was a bit sad,” said Johnson. “I said, ‘No, why did you lose?’ As if we were so close.

Despite the result, Johnson said it was a highlight for her day.

“I loved it,” she said. “It was different because I am not someone who normally watches the race. So that was like a main attraction. It was really fun. I didn’t expect it. You should do it again.”

While Goldstein’s hot doggers approach the process, she would like to see that the race will be part of the Indy 500 traditions.

“I hope we can keep it up,” said Goldstein. “It was a lot of fun for us. I think everyone else who watched from here really enjoyed it. So hope we can keep the dogs out there for the coming years.”

The first “Vienna 500” will be broadcast on Sunday in the pioneering show before the 109th run of the Indy 500.

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