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Wienerschnitzel, the Newport Beach-based hot dog chain, will celebrate

its 40th anniversary with a 50-yard dachshund dash at the Los Alamitos

Race Course at 6 p.m. June 2.

The regional race will feature 64 dachshunds chosen from hundreds of

canine contestants. Company representatives said the dogs were chosen

based on the creativity of their entry.

One of several regional races, the winner of each one will win a trip

to the Wiener National finals to be held Dec. 28 at the Holiday Bowl in

San Diego.

The winner will be crowned 2001 Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals Top

Dog and earn his or her owner a $500 cash prize.

Tickets to the event will cost $5 for clubhouse seats and $3 for the

grandstand, and are available at the Seal Beach Animal Care Center or at

the race course. Los Alamitos Race Course is at 4961 Katella Ave., Los

Alamitos. Information: (949) 261-2216.