2012 World Tamale Eating Championship
update Oct 1 Blue Ribbon News has a contest report
update Sept 30 Lewisville Texan has an article
Ok Sure has videos
The Rake and Herald has a contest report
Results from MLE facebook Part 1 | Part 2
1 Joey Chestnut 102 tamales new record
2 Tim Janus 87
3 Adrian Morgan 68
4 Juan RoDriguez 60.5
5 Nate Biller 50.5
6 Yasir Salem 42
7 Brent Ricord 34
8 Gary Klucken 27
9 Cole Ellis 24
10 Timothy Morris 22
11 Alex Perez 21
12 Steve Harrell 17
Nate Biller appered on Fox 7 to promote the contest, which is expected to start at 1:15 central.
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LewisvilleTX said
September 29, 2012 @ 3:10 pm
Joey Chesnut wins the World Tamale Eating Championship with a World Record 102 tamales in 12 minutes. Defending champ Eater X finishes second with 87 (also beating the previous World Record).
Ignatius Rake said (Registered August 6, 2012)
September 29, 2012 @ 3:26 pm
Joey Chestnut has just set a new world record in tamales, according to MLE. Report shortly.
Anonymous said
September 29, 2012 @ 3:31 pm
Chestnut won with 102. #2 Tim Janus, #3 Morgan
LewisvilleTX said
September 29, 2012 @ 3:32 pm
Full results:
Chesnut – 102
Janus 87
Morgan – 68
Rodriguez 60.5
Biller – 50.5
Salem – 42
Ricord – 34
Klucken – 27
Ellis – 24
Morris – 22
Perez – 21
Harrell – 17
Anonymous said
September 29, 2012 @ 3:46 pm
Liking this very much, Ignatius Rake is first on the scene, virtually and one here! Go Rake.
Anonymous said
September 29, 2012 @ 3:54 pm
Were the tamales smaller this year?
Anonymous said
September 29, 2012 @ 4:35 pm
Chestnut with 102
LewisvilleTX said
September 29, 2012 @ 6:27 pm
The tamales were the same weight, about half an inch shorter. They were softer than in the past (new vendor, different recipe) which contributed to higher overall numbers.
http://www.cityoflewisville.com/index.aspx?page=33&recordid=121&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
Ignatius Rake said (Registered August 6, 2012)
September 29, 2012 @ 6:46 pm
Thanks very much, 3:46!
Here’s our tamale report: http://www.therakeandherald.tv/society/societystory.php?id=179
Anonymous said
September 29, 2012 @ 6:49 pm
Comparing the common eaters and their results, it sounds like the tamales were smaller this year. This one of the issues of comparing results, even in the same foods.
Anonymous said
September 29, 2012 @ 6:49 pm
This IS one…
Anonymous said
September 29, 2012 @ 7:59 pm
3:54 According to the owner of “Dats Good Tamales” the sponsor for the 120 dozen tamales made for the event they weighed 2 lb. per dozen.
Anonymous said
September 29, 2012 @ 9:00 pm
Yes. Smaller.
anonymous said
September 29, 2012 @ 10:42 pm
Without Sei ken there no video and no real competition
LewisvilleTX said
September 30, 2012 @ 12:23 am
The tamales were about half an inch shorter, but the same weight (2.5 ounces per unit). Biggest difference was this year’s were softer and appeared to go down faster, possibly contributing to higher numbers.
We recorded the entire event and will have video link to share sometime next week.
Anonymously said
September 30, 2012 @ 8:44 am
see, someone else has video. No need for Sei ken.
Anonymous said
September 30, 2012 @ 9:48 am
Start to finish video http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bXkMNhya2RlPU0uNvZAhA?feature=CBAQwRs%3D
beautifulbrian said
September 30, 2012 @ 11:19 am
I’ll do better I’ll have it tonight after I win tacos Ha
Anonymous said
September 30, 2012 @ 1:12 pm
I hope you win Brian.
Anonymous said
September 30, 2012 @ 2:43 pm
Brian is suitably joking about himself winning, I am sure, but how can he do good camera work, produce a good video and compete at the same time? Seems strange to me.
LewisvilleTX said
October 22, 2012 @ 5:25 pm
Video of this year’s event, including eater interviews with Chesnut, Janus and Morgan.
http://youtu.be/TLrWVKO02Us