 In late 2007 the ketchup racer started cutting the corner at home plate to win the race, and this "cheating" has led to several stage skits by players, mascots, and the ground crew to slow or trip him up during the race.The New York Mets race cardboard automobiles.As of May 29, 2016, they include an anthropomorphized police car, fire truck, yellow cab and black limo.