2007 Nathan’s qualifier schedule out

The 2007 Nathan’s qualifier schedule has been released. The first qualifier is March 24 at the Florida Panthers arena. The sites are basically the same as 2006, but Norfolk, VA has been replaced with Charlotte, NC

March 24, Sunrise, FL
May 3, Las Vegas, NV
May 19, Hartford, CT
May 26, Philadelphia, PA
June 2, Tempe, AZ
June 3, Shea Stadium, Queens, NY
June 9, Charlotte, NC
June 16, Mall of America, MN
June 22, Molly Pitcher Rest Area, NJ Turnpike
June 23, Zoo Atlanta
June 23, California (Location tbd)
June 27, NYC Civil Service Contest
June 28, QVC L.C.Q. Main Line Philly

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  1. Anonymous said

    March 1, 2007 @ 4:00 pm

    Does Koby get exempt from doing a qualifier?

  2. ojrifkin said (Registered July 27, 2005)

    March 1, 2007 @ 4:09 pm

    Kobayashi is exempt as the defending champion

  3. nathanbiller said (Registered January 29, 2007)

    March 1, 2007 @ 4:23 pm

    Great, guess I’ll fly to Florida…

  4. Mega Munch said

    March 1, 2007 @ 5:10 pm

    What’s the entry process for these qualifiers? Open to all who attend? Limited spots? I should know these things, but I don’t.

  5. anonymous said

    March 1, 2007 @ 6:03 pm

    Nate Biller, Bye your nonrefundable ticket now im sure they’ll let you in if you tell them: but I already bought a plane ticket. That’s great Nate. We’ll put you on double secret stand bye. If you don’t get in we’ll have you do a mini contest on local tv and you can help judge. Golly gee thanks Mr Shea.

  6. Liz said

    March 1, 2007 @ 6:03 pm

    You have to register, right? They fill up fast.

    Hot dog season again!

  7. RussK said (Registered February 3, 2007)

    March 1, 2007 @ 7:59 pm

    If you check out the Nathan’s site, they have some different qualifiers listed also.

  8. Philly Guy said

    March 1, 2007 @ 10:18 pm

    According to the Nathan’s press release, it’ll be on ESPN. I’m assuming that means 7 televised events this year. Go MLE!!

  9. SuperPaul said

    March 2, 2007 @ 7:10 am

    Gotta get in Charlotte and Atlanta….

  10. Mega Munch said

    March 2, 2007 @ 8:00 am

    Register like a normal contest? Cool. So they’ll be listed on the “Future Events” section at a later date…just like the other contests?

    Believe it or not, I’m mainly asking because I want my friend to get a spot at the Philly table. He finished the Denny’s two-pounder this past weekend. He’s been bitten by the CE big time and vows that HE WILL be a competitor in next year’s Wing Bowl. I believe him too. He’s hardcore.

  11. nathanbiller said (Registered January 29, 2007)

    March 2, 2007 @ 12:48 pm

    I’m not really sure what the comment directed at me was suppossed to mean, but I’ll take it as supportive.

  12. Kick me i love it said

    March 2, 2007 @ 12:58 pm

    Nathan Biller, Kevin Ross, Russ K just chill out and relax .We realize you are new to this, but you make things complicated when you start asking stupid questions. Where is this qualifier? Nathans site has different qualfiers? blah blah . When its time to register the corrections will be made on all the qualifiers.

  13. Rhonda Evans said

    March 2, 2007 @ 2:41 pm

    I think that one of the reasons that some qualifiers are replaced with new ones, with respect to location, is to beat the bushes for new talent in unexplored areas. The trade-off of losing the Norfolk, VA qualifier, in favor of the contest in Charlotte, NC is an example of this, at least in my mind. It also is a way to tap the market there.

  14. KevinRoss said

    March 2, 2007 @ 3:25 pm

    Kick me I love it. . .why did you bring up my name as someone who isn’t “chilled out and relaxed” about the qualifiers? Wanna show me where I even made a post asking anything about them on here? I didn’t make a peep about it. If anyone seems worked up, it seems like you!

  15. frankie said (Registered February 9, 2007)

    March 2, 2007 @ 4:38 pm

    Kick me I love it,
    Everyone is new once. It would have been nice if instead of wasting time mocking the questioners, you would have answered a few questions. Remember there are no stupid questions, only stupid people who won’t answer them. Newbies don’t know if Nathans or IFOCE is going to open regstration for all qualifiers at one time or one qualifier at a time. To the uninitiated, these are not stupid questions, so if you can’t help, don’t be a putz.
    Frankie

  16. Crazy Legs Mom said

    March 2, 2007 @ 5:14 pm

    Egotism

    The Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty was a national hero for his success as both a statesman and military leader. But despite his fame, power, and wealth, he considered himself a humble and devout Buddhist.

    Often he visited his favorite Zen master to study under him, and they seemed to get along very well. The fact that he was prime minister apparently had no effect on their relationship, which seemed to be simply one of a revered master and respectful student.

    One day, during his usual visit, the Prime Minister asked the master, “Your Reverence, what is egotism according to Buddhism?” The master’s face turned red, and in a very condescending and insulting tone of voice, he shot back, “What kind of stupid question is that!?”

    This unexpected response so shocked the Prime Minister that he became sullen and angry. The Zen master then smiled and said, “THIS, Your Excellency, is egotism.”

    From “Zen stories to tell your neighbors”

  17. Miss Clarify said

    March 3, 2007 @ 1:30 am

    Nathan Biller the remark by anonymous was in no way supportive. It was to let you know what a fool you are if you fly to fla and the consequences that might follow

  18. Sid said

    March 3, 2007 @ 8:31 am

    What was the lowest number of Hot Dogs that won a qualifier last year?

    I recall a poll and the results were not posted .

    Thanks

  19. Anonymous said

    March 3, 2007 @ 10:09 am

    Sid it was 20 I think. I remember reading that Oguni from Japan had the lowest total from any of the qualifiers last year and he ate 19 or thereabouts. We will need to eat that many this year to get in too.

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