Another heads up on a way ginchy event coming up on the 22nd of this
month, starring several top eaters (including West Coast favorite
Ray "The Bison" Meduna). It seems like most of the big events are
in New York so this will really be a treat. This is gonna be at the
LA county fair, so there's really no excuse if you don't go, LA
people. Also, they're still looking for college students to
compete, so this might be your big chance, sports fans. Cheers.



Winchell's Donut Final at LA Fair

9/9/2004

A star-studded lineup of eating champions will gather in Los
Angeles, CA, on Wednesday, September 22 for the Winchell's World
Donut Eating Championship. The winner will receive $1,500.00 and the
ultra-prestigious title of Winchell's World Donut Eating Champion
in
the winner-take-all contest to be held at the Los Angeles County
Fair on the Shopping Plaza Stage at 7:30pm.

On hand will be a number of America's top-ranked eaters,
including
reigning World Donut Eating Champion Eric `Badlands' Booker.
The
heralded field will also include `Jalapeno' Jed Donahue (152
jalapeno peppers, 15 minutes); Rich `The Locust' LeFevre (10
lbs
Chili, 10 minutes); Don `Moses' Lerman (Six Pounds Baked
Beans, One
Minute 48 Seconds); Ray `The Bison' Meduna (12 Large Sweet
Kolaches,
four minutes); and `Jammin' Joe LaRue, the #7 ranked eater in
the
entire world.

"The Winchell's World Donut Eating Championship is one of the
most
important events on the competitive eating circuit," said Rich
Shea,
President of the IFOCE. "With a `Who's Who' roster of
competitive
eating champions, this title is truly up for grabs."

The contest will be held on `College Night' of the LA County
Fair,
drawing on the sport's popularity amongst this demographic. There
are still spots available specifically for college students to
compete, and those interested who are 18 years and over can email
donuts@... or call (212) 627-5766 to register.