Location: Atlanta, GA
The heat was a major factor in the Newnan, GA, Nathan's Famous qualifier, suppressing numbers and forcing some eaters to push back from the table. But Jim Reeves gutted it out for a big win with 22 HDBs in 10 minues.
Allen "Shredder" Goldstein, visibly affected by the 90-degree heat, placed second with 20. Damien Boynkin and Rick Petralia ate 11 for a third-place tie.
The event took place amid a bustling retail fair at Junction Lanes and was aired live on 92.5 The Bear, Georgia's top country station.
*All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and fully acknowledge and understand the inherent dangers and risks associated with participating in an eating contest. The applicant further acknowledges and understands that the MLE/IFOCE coordinates with event sponsor(s) to select and approve eligible participants, and that the MLE/IFOCE shall decide, at its sole discretion, whether an applicant is eligible to participate in any eating event, and/or related activities. The MLE/IFOCE may revoke an applicant's eligibility to participate in the eating contest, or related activities, at any time, for any reason, at its sole discretion. The MLE/IFOCE and the event sponsors reserve the right, at any time, to change any and all details concerning the event, including, e.g., time, duration, location and prize structure.