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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
of winning pushes him to a fast start, but he tends to lose wind towards
the end. His consumant 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.
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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. Unfortunately,
for his opponents, he consistently tries to give tips to others on the
sidelines before and after races. Confident that their styles are perfection,
they annoyingly walk away from him a majority of the time.
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.
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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.
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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 crowds 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 recognized
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.
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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 Klement's Racing Sausages, and will surely prove to be a worthy competitor for the veteran racers for years to come.
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