LV Sun: Joey to do 2008 Vegas qualifier

April 30, 2008 at 12:30 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Las Vegas, Nathan's Hot Dog Contest

The Las Vegas Sun reports that Joey Chestnut is expected to compete in the Nathan’s qualifier to be held at the New York, New York Casino in Las Vegas on May 8. Previous defending champions did not need to qualify. Other expected entrants are Rich LeFevre and Ron Koch.

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  1. Anonymous said

    April 30, 2008 @ 2:00 pm

    Let Joey compete by himself and nix having another eater qualify there.

  2. Steakbellie said (Registered August 11, 2006)

    April 30, 2008 @ 2:01 pm

    I wonder if this is true or just a mixup with this years and last years news releases? That certainly screws with Rich again if it’s true. Maybe he’s just eating as a demonstration and not an actual competitor?

  3. Anonymous said

    April 30, 2008 @ 2:08 pm

    I believe it. Its all about Joey. Who else matters?

  4. Anonymous said

    April 30, 2008 @ 2:54 pm

    If Joey draws a by, then why would they fly him down to Vegas to compete? He is already qualified for Coney Island unless this is their way of screwing with Rich.

  5. Anonymous said

    April 30, 2008 @ 4:27 pm

    If Joey already qualified why is comming to Vegas? Is Vegas Joeys personal stage? I dont think Rich and El Toro should waste there time.It would also be a waiste of time if Ron Koch is comming back. Whats the sense”

  6. Ron Koch said

    April 30, 2008 @ 4:31 pm

    If Joey is comming to Vegas so what. It wont take away the amount I might eat.After not competing for two years, I welcome the competion to force me to push myself even more than I would have…..

  7. Mega Munch said

    April 30, 2008 @ 6:10 pm

    I understand that him putting up an eye-popping pre-July 4 total is good PR for the sport, but since he already has a bye into the competition, it’s only right if he competes but his totals don’t count. In other words, the second place finisher is the one who “wins” the qualifier and gains a spot at Coney.

  8. Anonymous said

    April 30, 2008 @ 6:49 pm

    Let Joey form his own league and eat by his damned self.

  9. SyKoBOZO said (Registered September 17, 2007)

    April 30, 2008 @ 10:36 pm

    you go RON,thats the spirit – Mega Munch i agree with what you say,it makes total since,especially since he does have a bye.Have A Nice Day 🙂

  10. Anonymous said

    May 1, 2008 @ 12:35 pm

    Ron Koch looks young for his age. Id never know hes well into his 70s.

  11. Ron Koch said

    May 1, 2008 @ 6:43 pm

    Last two years I felt I was into my 70s,still got a long ways to go.

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