The Wiener Nationals are the United States national dachshund racing championships sponsored by Wienerschnitzel. Regional qualifiers are held in the Southwestern United States (California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada), with the final 8 Dachshunds racing for the national title every December in San Diego as part of the Holiday Bowl.
The name Wiener Nationals is a spoof on the National Hot Rod Association's yearly drag racing event called the WinterNationals held at Pomona California.