Overview
- Oscar Mayer confirmed the second Wienie 500 will run Friday, May 22, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Carb Day.
- Six Wienermobiles are slated to compete, with Slaw Dog defending its title alongside Chi Dog, New York Dog, Chili Dog and Seattle Dog.
- One roster spot will be decided via the @Wienermobile Instagram bracket, which offers seven new regional options or a return for Sonoran Dog.
- Event traditions are set to return, including custom decals, Hotdogger suits, the Wiener Song, and a mustard-spray trophy presentation at the wieners circle.
- Organizers tout a live nationwide broadcast, and The Athletic reports Fox plans to air the race on its broadcast channel after last year’s app-only stream.