THE
BRATWURST
Bratwurst comes to the Brewers after years of Olympic training on the
German National team, never quite making it past the trials. He is
intimidating to the other participants with his muscular physique.
Bratwurst trains like a machine, having not missed a day of weight
lifting in years. He is very competitive, and wants nothing more than
to win every race. Watch out though, he may stop at nothing to be the
best. Hot Dog once found his shoes in the trash only minutes before a
race. There was no hard evidence linking Bratwurst to this offense, but
speculation abounds. Bratwurst relishes his aggressive approach to
racing. His determination to win pushes him to a fast start, but he
tends to lose wind towards the end. His consummate drive gains the
respect of the fans. Another downfall to Bratwurst's performance is his
trick ankles. The years of basketball he played in his native Germany
have proven to be somewhat detrimental in many races. As long as those
ankles hold out, Bratwurst will give anyone a good run for their money.
THE POLISH SAUSAGE
Polish Sausage came to Milwaukee after years of coaching high school
cross-country. He�s most notable for his effective way of racing. Many
lose confidence on him at the beginning of his races because of his
slow starts. However, when the time comes to make his move, Polish
Sausage always closes the gap. When the others are tired from exerting
too much energy at the beginning of a race, he makes a strong finish
look easy. To many, he is the underdog of the crew. Do not overlook him
... he will surprise you. His years of coaching have helped him develop
a running style which may be unstoppable. His vast knowledge of
running, gathered in the hills of Warsaw, makes him a credible
competitor. For the fans, Polish Sausage seems to get lost in the
shuffle with his humble personality. He is a gracious competitor, and
chooses to demonstrate his ability with action and not his mouth. So,
although you may not hear much out of him, do not forget what he can
do. THE ITALIAN SAUSAGE
The Italian Sausage is the suave one of the bunch. He makes everything
look easy and most times, doesn't even break a sweat. His spicy
personality is a favorite among the crowd. Italian has been known to
work his way out of many sticky situations. This skill usually allows
him to sneak out of the pack and into the lead down the home stretch of
countless Sausage Races. The Italian Sausage began running as a leisure
activity, and racing only for fun. He is one of the better known
competitors. Much of this acclaim comes from his activities on the
Silver Screen where he has been featured in such low budget films as
"Sausages Are A Butcher's Best Friend" and "Sausages, Sausages, and
More Sausages." Italian is not shy of the limelight. Beyond just the
attention he receives, he enjoys the aura of excitement given off by
the crowd. He came to the attention of the Brewers by word of mouth
from the Italian media. Someone of his caliber and popularity is sure
to pump up the fans. While most of the other Sausages are out running
wind sprints, the Italian can most often be found looking in a mirror
or mingling with the legions that make up the Italian Sausage Fan Club.
He loves the attention. As the crowd cheers louder, he continues to run
faster.
THE HOT DOG
Hot Dog, also known as Wiener (or Frank to his closest friends), is an
All-American favorite of both the young and old. He's worked hard to
deserve this reputation. The simplicity of Hot Dog is what makes him so
popular. He tries his best in what he does, and knows the effort was
there even if the win was not. People cannot help but to love Hot Dog.
His happy-go-lucky personality brings a smile to the crowd's face. The
infamous Sausage Race is not one for the faint of heart. Hot Dog's
demeanor keeps him from ever being rattled even in the fiercest of
competitions. Hot Dog comes to the Brewers after being recognized in
his three successful completions of the Boston Marathon. He trains hard
for the event with his relatives Cheese Dog, Chili Dog, Chicago Style
Hot Dog, and Corn Dog, being the only one of his family to complete the
race. His ability brought him to the Brewers, where competition is only
part of his gratification. He also participates for the enjoyment it
brings to him and all of the wonderful fans. THE
CHORIZO
The Chorizo came to Milwaukee after many years of paying his dues
training and racing throughout Central America and overseas. While his
exact workout regimen is kept a secret, it is known that the Chorizo
has spent time training in the hills of central Mexico, hiking the
mountains of the volcanic region of Guatemala, rock climbing in Puerto
Rico, and has even been seen running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain,
all with the goal of some day making it to the big leagues. Chorizo is
a fiery competitor, taking an immense amount of pride in the work he
puts in to be the best he can be. Chorizo was a long time admirer of
the sausage races at County Stadium and Miller Park, and was thrilled
when he was called up to the Major Leagues in 2006 at the inaugural
Cerveceros Day. He was extremely excited for his first Sausage Race,
but adrenaline got the best of him, as he fired off to a quick start
and tired by the end of the race, coming in third. While he didn't win,
he showed a lot of promise, and was sent back to the Mexican League for
further seasoning, with the assurance that he would return for the 2007
season. The initial reaction from the public to Chorizo has been
overwhelmingly positive. Fans love the strong and spicy kick he gives
to everything he does, from running the sausage race, to the way he
wears his sombrero, and even the salsa dancing he does before games to
loosen up for that evening's race.
Chorizo is a deserving addition to the Racing Sausages, and will surely
prove to be a worthy competitor for the veteran racers for years to
come.
