Fans attending the Indianapolis 500 will witness Oscar Mayer's six Wienermobiles in the first-ever "Wienie 500" race, kicking off the race week's Carb Day festivities. The race, featuring all six iconic vehicles representing different regions, will take place at 2 p.m. ET on Friday. This event marks the first time in a decade that all six Wienermobiles will be in one location and the first time they will race. Additionally, Robert Shwartzman, a rookie driver, qualified for the pole position, becoming the first driver from Israel to compete in the Indy 500. The race will be broadcast on FOX on May 25, with pre-coverage starting at 10 a.m. ET.
Wienermobile to Race at Indy 500
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