LACROSSE, Wis. – The Weinermobile provoked the usual adult chuckles and children’s curiosity in starting six days being steered around LaCrosse. At the wheel: Either Ashley Ferrara, who calls herself, “All-American Ashley,” and C.J. Zabat, who likes “Chilly Dog C.J.,” take turns. Wanta drive? Check how at the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile website.

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Snow on the weiner. Wet, cold day greets Ashley and C.J.

Want a wienerwhistle?

The Weinermobile was invented in 1936 by Oscar Mayer’s nephew, Carl G. Mayer. Today there’a fleet. Drivers known as Hotdoggers often hand out toy whistles, called wienerwhistles, which are shaped like a Wienermobile.