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The Las Vegas Review Journal covered Rich LeFevre becoming the first person to finish the eight pound burger challenge at The Pub in the Monte Carlo in an article about southern Nevada eating challenges. The article mentions Naader Reda's completion of the 12 pound nacho challenge at Cabo Wabo, but does not give his name.
TheStuffTV has a video about a puppet attempting to eat a burger challenge.
The facebook for Carmie's Grill in Tiffin, Ohio announces that Stephanie Torres is the first person to finish its five pound burger challenge an receive and award of $300. (via email) update Apr 29 The Advertiser Tribune mentions Stephanie Torres finishing the challenge
In his first contest of 2012, "Furious" Pete Czerwinski defended his Highway 55 Big A title in Mount Olive, NC, finishing the 50 ounce burger in a time of 3:39. (His time last year was 3:02) update May 2 NewsArgus.com has a gallery.
Hogan's Bar and Grill in Newberry TWP, PA (Harrisburg area) offers the 22 Under Par burger challenge consisting of a 17 pound burger and 5 pounds of fries. The $122 burger is free for teams of three that can finish it in under an hour.
ImpactNews.com reports that Burger University in Georgetown, TX (Austin area) will hold an 8 pound burger eating contest (date unlisted) awarding $1,000 for people who finish its 5 pound "Full Ride" burger challenge.

“Strasburger” debuts at Nationals home opener

The “Strasburger” made its debut at yesterday’s Washington Nationals home opener (it will not be available at all home games). The 8 pound burger named in honor of pitcher Stephen Strasburg weighs 8 pounds, costs $59 and has 8,000 to 10,000 calories. The second Strasburger ever purchased was reportedly finished by a two person team. (There are no listed prizes or official recognition for a sole finisher.)

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Swimsuit model Gemma Lee Farrell has a picture of herself with a finisher's certificate for the XXX Challenge at Fatburger in North Hollywood, CA.
Naader Reda has a video of Stephanie Torres attempting to complete a previously unbeaten 5.5 lb cheeseburger challenge at Beach House Grill and Bar in Henderson, NV. Naader also appeared in the latest episode of Wreckless Eating.
Mike Longo has posted a video of him cutting the record for the Big Buns Burger Challenge in Ballston, VA from 12 minutes to 6:51.
The Seqouia Brewing Company in Fresno will award $500 to the fastest person to finish a Yeti burger on March 31. Qualifiers will be held tomorrow. (via Naader Reda).
The Sun, The Daily Mail and the Wimbledon Guardian all have articles about the 15 pound burger challenge (patty weigh 7 pounds) available at Burgers at Blacks, in Purley, South London which is billed as the largest burger challenge in Britain.
"Furious" Pete Czerwinski uploaded a video of him eating 8.5 Big Macs in 3 minutes today. He also has a video of his attempt at an 8 pound burger at the XXL House in Hamburg, Germany.
The DC Sports Bog reports that an eight pound "StrasBurger", named in honor of pitcher Stephen Strasburg, will be available at Washington National games. (via HardBallTalk)
Andrew Lane has a blog entry about Stephanie Torres finishing the Govanator Challenge at Govnr's Park in Denver without assistance, which is usually attempted by two person teams. The estimated weight of the burger, bun, toppings & fries was 13.5 pounds, which Stephanie finished in 53 minutes. Andrew and Stephanie also won $300 by completing the Gut Buster Pizza at Fat Boys in Colorado Springs.
"Hungry" Hayden has a video of him eating a kangaroo burger weighing 2kg. Hayden is considering hiring a bus to do an eating challenge tour of Australia's east coast.
Marcos Owens was the first person to finish the Mad Hatter Platter (4 1/2 lb. burgers, 1 lb. fries & 24 onion rings) at The HAT Tavern in Summit, NJ yesterday.
Will Millender reports that the three person team consisting of Dave "US Male" Goldstein, "Monster" Marcos Owens and Nick "Papa Gorgio" Kehler fixed failed to complete the 16 pound burger challenge at Super Heroes Shop & Deli in North Plainfield, NJ but finished all of the burger except for a small piece of bread. Dave Goldstein has a video of the start of the challenge.
Andy's Big A Burger Championship will be held in Mount Olive, NC on April 28. The restaurant chain is changing its name to Highway 55 Burgers to facilitate expansion outside North Carolina.
Ben Fredrickson has a report in the Columbia Missourian about partnering with Randy Santel to attempt the nine pound pizza challenge at Minsky's in Blue Springs, MO. Randy also has a video of his attempt at the Monster Burger at Hickok's Bar & Grill in Kansas City.
Dave "US Male" Goldstein, "Monster" Marcos Owens and Nick "Papagorgio" Kehler will be attempting the 16 pound burger challenge at Super Heroes Sandwich Shop & Deli in North Plainfield, NJ on Saturday. Marcos Owens set the burger challenge record yesterday at Michael's Roscommon House in Belleville, NJ.
Fox News Mr. Vegas has a segment about the 8 pound burger challenge at the Monte Carlo.
MyCentralJersey.com reports that Super Heroes in North Plainfield, NJ has started a 16 pound burger challenge for 3 person teams. The challenge is only available on Saturday and the cost of the burger will go to the St. Baldrick’s Cancer Research Foundation if the challenge is not completed. (gallery)
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