4 New Additions At The 2026 Wienie 500 — Including Commander In Beef Andy Richter

It’s back! 

The Wienie 500 is returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway connected Friday, May 22. The 2nd yearly contention is spicing up the contention with amusive caller features, including its precise ain expansive marshal.

Here are 4 caller additions to this year’s Wienie 500 race:

1. Andy Richter Named "Commander successful Beef"

You’ve heard of Commander successful Chief but what astir Commander successful Beef? Writer, histrion and comedian Andy Richter volition instrumentality connected this brand-new relation successful this year’s race. The Commander successful Beef volition service arsenic the event's expansive marshal, leaving Richter to pb each festivities similar the pre-race activities and the Wiener Anthem.

2. Winner Takes Home First-Ever Borg-Wiener Trophy

The Oscar Mayer marque has teamed up with BorgWarner to make a caller award, the Borg-Wiener Trophy. Engineered to replicate the iconic Indy 500 award, BorgWarner’s CEO Joe Fadool volition contiguous it to the winning squad successful Wiener's Circle connected contention day.

3. Coached By The Pros

Oscar Mayer is adding immoderate superior horsepower to the track. INDYCAR drivers similar Nolan Siegel, Scott McLaughlin and Sting Ray Rob volition manager the Hotdoggers, offering pro tips arsenic teams vie for the Borg-Wiener Trophy.

4. A New Dog Hits The Track

Earlier this year, Oscar Mayer handed the keys to fans with its first-ever "Pick Your Dog" bracket, letting America determine who would assertion the coveted sixth spot aft Sonoran Dog was removed from the contention due to the fact that it conscionable wasn't cutting the mustard. The results are in. And Corn Dog volition instrumentality the way for the archetypal time, repping America’s Dog and competing among the 5 different determination dogs.