Fans cheer as Wienie 500 returns for a second year

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Wienermobiles leave it all on the grill

SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — Carb Day fans said on Friday they were eager for a repeat of last year’s Wienie 500.

In what is fast becoming the highlight of Carb Day, Oscar Mayer’s entire fleet of six Wienermobiles battled it out in a two-lap sprint race around the 2.5-mile oval. The fleet included last year’s winner, Slaw Dog, along with newcomer Corn Dog.

Corn Dog was a heavy audience favorite. One fan, Giannia Dalcorobbo, said she was cheering for Corn Dog because her elementary school would serve corn dogs on Fridays.

This year’s race was a dog-eat-dog contest right out of the gate. Chi Dog moved swiftly to block Slaw Dog off the line. Then, in a particularly spicy move coming out of turn 2, Chi Dog forced Seattle Dog down into th...

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