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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) is gearing up for the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Oscar Mayer will be holding the inaugural “Wienie 500” ahead of the main event, featuring all six Wienermobiles in their first race in over a decade. Fans can participate in a free-to-play pool on DraftKings to predict the outcome of the race. Gates open early for the Indy 500, and Natalie Grant will be performing.

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**Wienermobiles to Race at Indy 500 in Inaugural ‘Wienie 500’**

**Indianapolis, IN –** The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) will be a hot dog haven this May as Oscar Mayer prepares to launch the inaugural “Wienie 500” ahead of the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. On Friday, May 23rd at 2 p.m. ET, all six of Oscar Mayer’s iconic Wienermobiles will compete in their first race in over a decade on the very same track as the IndyCar pros.

The race, which will be streamed live on the FOX Sports app and across @INDYCARonFOX social accounts, will see the Wienermobiles sporting all-new looks, each representing a different regional hot dog style: Chi Dog, New York Dog, Slaw Dog, Sonoran Dog, Chili Dog, and Seattle Dog. Spectacle and a condiment spray in the ‘Wiener’s Circle’ will accompany the competition.

“The Indy 500 marks the unofficial kickoff of summer and the start of hot dog season,” said Kelsey Rice, brand communications director at Oscar Mayer. “It’s only fitting that we bring a race of epic proportions to the Speedway.”

Fans can get in on the fun by participating in a free-to-play pool on DraftKings, predicting the outcome of the Wienie 500 for a chance to win a share of a $10,000 prize pool.

Oscar Mayer is also now the Official Hot Dog of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500.

In addition to the Wienie 500, fans attending the Indianapolis 500 are encouraged to arrive early, with gates opening at 6 a.m. ET. Additionally, nine-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant will be performing.

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