Krystal Square Off V

Krystal has announced that the Krystal Square Off V World Hamburger Eating Championship will take place on September 28, 2008, and will once again be held along the banks of the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, Tenn.

A major in the sport of competitive eating, Krystal Square Off V is the only world hamburger-eating championship sanctioned by Major League Eating. Last year, Krystal Square Off IV attracted a live audience of more than 10,000 people to the Chattanooga Riverfront where they witnessed Joey Chestnut devour 103 Krystal burgers in eight minutes. Chestnut's mark shattered the previous world-record of 97 Krystals set by three-time Krystal Square Off champion Takeru Kobayashi in 2006.

Kobayashi is expected to return in 2008 to try and reclaim his throne. He'll face eaters like "Humble" Bob Shoudt, Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas, Pat "Deep Dish" Bertoletti and Tim "Eater X" Janus.

All details of the revamped Krystal Square Off Qualifying Tour, including how to qualify, will be announced shortly along with the prize purse for Krystal Square Off V. The official website is www.krystalsquareoff.com.