Kicker: Racing the relish

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MARY REICHARD, HOST: A certain sector of racing fans will head to Indianapolis this May to see who can cut the mustard. 

But not in the Indy 500; the Weinie 500.

AUDIO: New York dog with a massive jump out to the lead as they all tuck single file!

Audio from last year’s inaugural race, maybe one of the meatiest marketing gimmicks in the sport.

Six oversized Oscar Mayer Weinermobiles taking the turns at up to a scorching 29 miles per hour at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Chicago Dog, New York Dog, Chili Dog all found themselves in a bit of a pickle as they made their way down the final stretch:

AUDIO: And over the line! It looks like it's gonna be the Slaw Dog by a nose! 

They’ll head back to the track again this year to see which dog can... well... ketchup.

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