Weeks of practice go into the race: blood, sweat and tears.
They learn the corners, they practice stamina for the straightaways. The runners get one chance.
When the gate goes up and the music stops — they’re off.
Every day at the State Fair of Texas, three groups of pigs race for the ultimate prize: Oreos.
The groups included the powder-puff derby race, made up of all girl pigs, the Sesame Street Gang, made up of pigs named after famous children’s characters, and the athletes.
Pig races announcer Joe Hedrick said they try to change up the names every year.