Thousands of Americans compete for chance to drive a 27-ft long 14,050-lbs hot dog called the Frankmobile
Published on Jul 07, 2025 at 4:03 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Jul 07, 2025 at 4:03 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Thousands of Americans are competing for a chance to drive a 27-foot long, 14,050 lbs Frankmobile hot dog.
Every year, thousands of Americans compete for just 12 spots as a driver of the hot dog, formerly known as the Weinermobile.
Competition is tight and having the chance to drive one of six of the 27-foot long 14,050 lbs hot dogs is an honor not bestowed on just anyone.
Along with captaining the good ship, drivers need to know about the history of the hot dog company as well as learning as many of the ‘wurst’ hot dog puns possible.
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Why everyone wants to drive a 27-foot long hot dog
The hopes and dreams of Americans rest heavily on one single port in a storm, one light in the darkness, and today, that’s a 27-foot long 14,050 lbs hot dog on wheels.
The Oscar Mayer Frankmobile, formerly known as the Weinermobile, has been embodying all that is great about America for almost 90 years.
That’s correct, a gigantic rolling hot dog has saved spirits since the Great Depression and thousands of Americans compete every year to be one of the lucky few chosen to drive the enormous sausage around the United States.
More than 7,000 people applied to drive the Frankmobile, but only 12 are picked to captain the good ship Weiner.
What driving the Frankmobile really involves
If you are one of the lucky dozen chosen to drive one of six active Frankmobiles around the United States, you and your co-pilot have to not only spread joy and smiles, but history about Oscar Mayer and his company.
Being a Chosen Bun is hard work, but you get a state-of-the-art vehicle, powered by a six liter Chevy V8 engine that sizzles out 330 horsepower.
Inside the Frankmobile you can find room for six people, a touch screen infotainment center with Apple Carplay and a modern fiberglass body.
As the Frankmobile trundles on, it can’t help but bring smiles to the faces of America.
Hot diggety dog, that is the wurst van in America.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
