Here are the five best Nathan’s qualifier debuts since 2005 according to the eatfeats database:

The new poll asks how many hot dogs will Ben Monson eat in the Las Vegas Nathan’s qualifier. Examiner.com has an article about the contest.

A list of 15+ HDB Nathan’s qualifier debuts since 2005 in the eatfeats database follows after the jump:

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Last night’s Nightline segment about Man vs. Food can be viewed online. Host Martin Bashir calls the star of the program “Alan Richman” in his introduction. John Berman attempts the “Stupid Wing” challenge at Caliente in Richmond in the segment.

RVANews and RichmondBizSense have articles about the upcoming Richmond episode of Man vs. Food.

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update May 4 AOLNews has an article about the contest and Don Lerman says he could beat Bertoletti in jalapenos after six months training.

Article about Randy Harrison’s 5th place finish

update May 3 MySanAntonio has an article and gallery

update #4 KXTN has a gallery and video of the contest update Video #2 | Video #3

update #3 Bertoletti has the following comment: “B.o.b. was a no show at peppers. sonya paid tribute w the notorious 2 pepper stuff after the buzzer”

update #2 SonyaTheBlackWidow.com has the top 3:
1 Pat Bertoletti 225 peppers in regulation time, 275 total
2 Sonya Thomas 225 peppers in regulation time
3 Erik Denmark

update Pat Bertoletti’s twitter reports he won the contest in double overtime after eating a total of 275 peppers.

Today’s La Costena jalapeno contest in San Antonio should start at 2pm eastern.

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update May 3 “Beautiful” Brian Seiken has a contest report with picture

update May 2 The Morning Call has another article and “Beautiful” Brian Seiken has a contest video (from commenter)

update #2 The Morning Call has an article

update The eatingcontest twitter has the results of todays cheesesteak eating contest at Dorney Park: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

1) Joey Chestnut 19 cheesesteaks
2) Bob Shoudt 16
3) Tim Eater X Janus 14.5
4) Juliet Lee 12.5
5) Sean Gordon 11.5
6) Micah “Wing Kong” Collins 11
7) Pat Philbin 10.5
8T) Eric “Steakbellie” Livingston 9
8T) Dave “US Male” Goldstein 9
10) Allen “Shredder” Goldstein 8.5
10T) Pete Davekos 8.5
12T) Crazy Legs Conti 7
12T) Russ Keeler 7
14T) “Wild” Bill Myers 5.5
14T) “Beautiful” Brian Seiken 5.5

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Will Millender has the current qualifying leaders at Go! Go! Curry! after tonight’s attempts:

1) Joe Menchetti 41:90
2) Will Millender 42:31
3) Paul “porkslap” Arcaria 1:15:45
4) Brian Kenny Pham 1:25:47

Joe Menchetti had the fastest time last year of 37:57

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