New York Dog Wins 2026 Wienie 500 in 2-Lap Sprint at Indianapolis

13 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 22

New York Dog surged past the field on the final lap to win the 2026 Wienie 500, a two-lap race for six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
A three-wide move down the backstretch proved decisive after Chi Dog’s defense forced Seattle Dog off the track and briefly reshaped the fight at the front.
Corn Dog, the new entrant with a much-hyped stick-equipped aero package, gained a spot early but faded as the added drag appeared to blunt its challenge.
The Carb Day spectacle followed last year’s inaugural race, when Slaw Dog won the first Wienie 500 before the Indianapolis 500 weekend.

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