Lyle Captures  Wing Title and Coondog sets Corn on the Cob World Record:

The "Vacuum" nailed down another Chicken Wing title at the Third Annual Spicefest in Ft. Wayne Indiana by consuming 2.91lbs of meat off the bone. The "Vacuum" again proves that he is among the best Wing Eaters in the United States by defeating a group of fine athletes.  In addition, Lyle battled temperatures in the mid nineties and dry wings (however delicious).  In a very close 2nd was Chris "The Juggernaut" Patton, also referred to as the "General of Chicken Wings" because he is a distant relative of General George Patton, finished with 2.85 lbs.  Perhaps the biggest story of the day was Rookie phenom Ian "The Invader" Hickman who finished with 2.80 lbs of meat eaten off the bone. 

 

The "Invader" who hails from Lexington Kentucky, only previous experience was the "All You Can Eat Buffets" and Steak Houses  in Lexington where he nearly earned himself a life time banishment because of his eating conquests.  The "Invader" may have pulled off an upset if it wasn't for a rookie mistake of pouring water on his wings thus adding an additional weight to his totals.  The Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders were on hand to escort the Food Warriors on stage and provide cheer and inspiration. Master of Ceremonies and Competitive Eating's #1 MC, Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman provided color and commentary during this championship event. The Spicefest is an annual event whose title sponsor, The Great American Spice Company is the world's largest spice store.  Their were plenty of activities (live bands, bake-offs, raffles, Car show, etc.) to make this event a top notch festival.

Also, their was a guest appearance by Ft. Wayne's own Fawn Leibowitz who appeared in National Lampoon's Animal House.  Special thanks to Mad Anthony's of Ft. Wayne Indiana for providing the Wings and their hospitality to the Eaters during and after the contest. All proceeds of this event will go to the Hoosier Burn Camp in affiliation with the North East Indiana  Burn Council which offers a camp experience for victims of burn injuries who are between the ages of 8-18.

Day two of the Spicefest featured The World Corn on the Cob Eating Championship where spectators were treated to a World Record performance by the charismatic and electrifying Dave "Coondog" O'karma who ate an amazing 31 cobs of corn in 10 minutes and finishing with a total of 4.1 lbs of corn eaten of the cob. In second place was Gahanna Ohio native Mark "The Vacuum" Lyle who ate 3.9 lbs of corn off the cob for 2nd place. In a surprise, Ft. Wayne resident Javier "Oh My Gosh" Gasnhrez finished third by consuming 3.41 lbs of corn off the Cob.  Comedian & Writer Pete "Snickers" Lafucia amused the spectators by providing humor and commentary during the contest.

Final Results: The Great American Chicken Wing Eating Championship
Mark "The Human Vacuum" Lyle -Ghanana Ohio 2.91lbs

Chris "The Juggernaut" Patton-Blacklick Ohio 2.85 lbs

Ian "the Invader" Hickman-Lexington, KY  2.80 lbs

Bob Menefere-   Ft. Wayne IN    2.37lbs 

Joseph Jefferey- Ft. Wayne IN    2.08lbs

Final Results:   World Corn Eating Championship
Dave "Coondog" O'Karma-Cuyahoga Falls Ohio  4.1 lbs

Mark "The Vacuum" Lyle-Ghanana Ohio  3.9 lbs

Javier "Oh My Gosh" Gasnhrez-Ft. Wayne IN  3.4 lbs

Ian "The Invader" Hickman-Lexington KY 3.3lbs

Chris"The Juggernaut" Patton- Blacklick Ohio  2.7 lb