Oscar Mayer's iconic Wienermobile fleet set to kick off Indy 500 festivities

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In just a few days, fans attending the Indianapolis 500 will have the opportunity to watch Oscar Mayer’s six iconic Wienermobiles. 

The vehicles will come together for the first-ever "Wienie 500" race. The event will help kick off the race week's annual Carb Day festivities. The race will kick off at 2 p.m ET on Friday.

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Oscar Mayer’s six iconic Wienermobiles. (Oscar Mayer)

"Carburetion Day," or Carb Day, is the last practice session before the Indy 500.

It marks the first time in a decade all six vehicles in the company fleet will be at the same location, and it's the first time they’ve ever raced.

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Each Wienermobile will represent a different region — the New York Dog for the East, Slaw Dog for the Southeast, Chilli Dog for the South, Chi Dog for the Midwest, Seattle Dog for the Northwest and Sonoran Dog for the Southwest.

The Indianapolis 500 has been around since 1911 and has produced countless memories over the past 108 years.

Fans watch Monday, May 19, 2025, during practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

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