Top 16 Field Set for 2013 Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals

on 06 August 2013 

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After an intense first round of competition at the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals August 3rd, the field has been narrowed and 16 dachshunds will advance to the San Diego regional final set for September 1st at the Del Mar Race Track. In all, more than 300 dogs took part in the 18th annual event that was held on the rugby fields at Qualcomm Stadium and serves as a fund-raiser for the non-profit Holiday Bowl.

It was a local standout, Meeko of San Diego, who recorded the fastest time of the day, covering the 53-foot grass track in a time of 2.44 seconds. Truffle, who made the trip down from Costa Mesa, was next at 2.56 seconds. Rounding out the top five fastest dachshunds were Reggie Racer at 2.60 seconds (Corona, Calif.), Presley (Placentia, Calif.), and Alvin (San Diego), who were both clocked at 2.63 seconds.

The winner from the Del Mar regional final will advance to the national championship set for Monday, Dec. 30 prior to the start of the Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade. Eight dogs from around the country will compete in the event finale that is shown to a national television audience.

Here is a look at the complete field of 16 who will compete at Del Mar September 1:

Dog	Time	Hometown (Calif.)
Meeko	2.44	San Diego
Truffle	2.56	Costa Mesa
Reggie Racer	2.60	Corona
Presley	2.63	Placentia
Alvin	2.63	San Diego
Salchicha	2.72	Vista
Dexter	2.72	Lakeside
Mila	2.81	San Diego
Kroshka	2.85	Imperial Beach
Samantha	2.87	La Habra
Wilma	2.88	Laguna Niguel
Zero	2.94	San Diego
Bella	2.97	San Diego
Pringle	2.97	Vista
Vienna	2.97	San Diego
Chubs	3.03	Coronado

Race sponsors included Wienerschnitzel, Port of San Diego, San Diego 6-The CW, Jack-FM, 760 KFMB, Navy Dispatch, Rancho Coastal Humane Society and San Diego City Beat.