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INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis 500 fans can spend Friday afternoon watching Oscar Mayer’s six iconic Wienermobiles come to town for the inaugural "Wienie 500" race.

The race is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. during race week's annual Carb Day festivities.

‘Wienie 500’ race at Indy 500

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It marks the first time in a decade all six vehicles in the company fleet will be at the same location, and it's the first time they’ve ever raced.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile parked. (Credit: MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images)

Each Wienermobile will represent a regional favorite — the New York Dog for the East, Slaw Dog for the Southeast, Chilli Dog for the South, Chi Dog for the Midwest, Seattle Dog for the Northwest and Sonoran Dog for the Southwest.

The race will be streamed on the FOX Sports app with highlights being shown during Sunday's pre-race show.

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Fox Sports is in its first year as IndyCar's broadcast partner and has vowed to make the Indianapolis 500 its biggest televised event of the year. 

It kicked off the season with baseball analyst Alex Rodriguez in the Fastest Seat in Sports at the opener in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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The 2025 Indy 500 race will be broadcast on FOX and available to be streamed live on the FOX Sports website and the FOX Sports App. 

The ride will occur just before the green flag, scheduled for 12:45 p.m. Eastern on May 25. The FOX coverage of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 begins at 10 a.m. Eastern. 

Tom Brady, Jimmie Johnson will lead Indy 500

The Indy 500 will also feature the "Fastest Seat in Sports" – a specially designed two-seat Indy car that takes ceremonial laps ahead of IndyCar races. This marks the first time since 2019 that the two-seater will lead the field before the Indy 500.

Behind the wheel will be none other than seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, teaming up with NFL analyst and former quarterback Tom Brady.

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Johnson, who has 29 IndyCar starts under his belt, shared his excitement with FOX Sports.

"I love the Indy 500," Johnson shared. "There is an energy and excitement around the 500 that is unlike anything I have experienced before.

He added: "Certainly, pre-race ceremonies are the ultimate racing experience that I’ve had outside of the car. I’m thrilled to be a part of the program and to see the stands full one more time. I’m extremely honored to come back and do it and to be able to also share this experience with another seven-time champion."

This race will also be streamed on the FOX Sports app with highlights being shown during the May 25 pre-race show.