Joey wins CT ribs

August 13, 2006 at 8:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Bridgeport, Contest Results, Joey Chestnut

from IFOCE.com

Ash Creek Baby Back Rib contest, Fairfield CT

1. Joey Chestnut 6.15 lb in 12 minutes
2. Chip Simpson 5.8 lb
3. Bob Shoudt 5.05

This is probably Joey’s smallest margin of victory over an American since he defeated Sonya in OT at the Asparagus Festival.

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  1. beautifulbrian said

    August 13, 2006 @ 9:13 pm

    This was a very very tough contest. When 8lbs of ribs on a rack uncut is just thrown at you like that ,it is just way too much. Ask Janus & Crazy Legs how tough this was. There are some very good young eaters out there . Full recap on the site coming up. As usual supposed charged batteries went dead and i couldnt get video but i got loads of pics compliments of Rich Meyers wife. You had to see this homeless guy feasting on the leftover remains from all the eaters which came to over 150 lbs of rib bones and god only knows what else, combined in a trashcan like tray. I have a pic of that for all to see

  2. Krista said

    August 14, 2006 @ 12:30 am

    Chip’s finish is amazing especially considering his great showing at pizza less than 24 hours earlier. Liz and I are so sad we missed this competition. Brian, I’m glad you were there to get the details.

  3. beautifulbrian said

    August 14, 2006 @ 1:12 am

    Chip is on fire . He performed well as did Bob & Joey. Let me add that RIch Shea did an excellent MC job. I go back with Rich Shea since 1997 and i remember when he first started the MC duties with Nathans. He was a bit shy at the beginning and i watched him progress year after year to the point where he has it down to a polished science like Michael Buffer. I heard that Mike Castellano took some heat from a few people in regard to yesterdays pizza contest . Mike is one of the best. His charisma is second to none. Being around him you can feel the positive energy. So he made a mistake big deal. Everyone is human.

  4. valkyrie said (Registered June 7, 2006)

    August 14, 2006 @ 5:58 am

    To me, it takes a lot of courage to do what these me and women do. I’m impressed to see all the achievements the eaters have made! They have all come a long way! Great job to all of them, especially Joey Chestnut!

  5. LadyLenore said (Registered August 14, 2006)

    August 14, 2006 @ 9:02 am

    What a great contest this was! Congratulations to the winners, and to ALL the competitors, especially the local guys who only do this once a year. It takes guts to get up there with the pros and pound away!

    I was surprised to see the ribs racked, but then again, I’ve never been to a ribs contest.

    Brian, I’m the one who took your photos, and I hope they’re OK! I’m SO sorry about the video – and on my camera, I only got the last 3 seconds before I ran out of memory! My video goes “3…2…1…PUT DOWN YOUR RIBS!” and stops. I’m SO disappointed!

    Congratulations, Joey, for the win! Congrats to Chip and Bob, CrazyLegs, EaterX, Brian, Bill, Russ, Arturo and everyone else who was there!

  6. beautifulbrian said

    August 14, 2006 @ 10:04 am

    Thanks Lenore, time for me to buy new rechargeables.Rich (husband) performed well. Real good guiy. I should have some great shots for buffalo in sept. You did a fine job anyhow. Rhonda, crazy legs mom informed me that both of you are not one and the same,but she is a big follower of yours on this site and the two of you are big sonya fans which explains the similarities.

  7. Nicole said

    August 14, 2006 @ 11:34 am

    Crazy Legs’ mom’s name is Rona, not Rhonda, who posts on eatfeats.

  8. Steakbellie said

    August 14, 2006 @ 12:15 pm

    As an interesting note. Not only did Humble Bob compete and place in Pizza the day before…but he revealed he’s actually never eaten ribs before in his life! The guy is having a break-out year.

  9. For the Record said

    August 14, 2006 @ 12:24 pm

    Duh really? Nicole . Like we dont know that already

  10. Rhonda Evans said

    August 14, 2006 @ 12:36 pm

    Chip, Joey, and Bob did great. Chip may beat Joey a time or two before 2006 is up, and that’s saying something, because Joey has become a machine!

  11. Joey stinks said

    August 15, 2006 @ 12:06 pm

    Joey stinks. He almost lost to another American. I think Joey is washed up. He should be overtaken in a week or so. He should retire.

  12. Rib person said

    August 15, 2006 @ 12:33 pm

    I didn’t want to bring it up first, but I thought he stunk too. I think it was his after shave, although I can’t be sure.

  13. beautifulbrian said

    August 15, 2006 @ 3:24 pm

    I have never heard anyone say that Chestnut stinks . I saw him sunday and he had no odor. He was not wearing aftershave . This kid is the most down to earth guy you have ever met. If you never heard of him you would think that the rib contest on sunday was his first ever. Some say he is self centered well you know what, when i was 22 all the old farts in my family or what not used to say i never shook anyone’s hand and disrespected the elderly also. I call it jealousy of youth . I have to admit i had some reservations about him of late, not answering emails but when you talk with him and spend some time with him he is a very level headed kid with a bright future. I wish him well

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