Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
The Plaza Hotel's famed nine-pound Barrick Burger was put away by America’s top-ranked eater Sonya Thomas in 48 minutes and 10 seconds. The total prize money for the contest was an impressive $9,000. The Black Widow took home $3,250 for her efforts.
Rich LeFevre took second ($1,500), Badlands Booker took third ($1,250) and Ron "Hizzoner" Koch secured an impressive fourth ($1,000). The fair Carlene LeFevre placed fifth ($800), and in sixth place was Philly’s Bob Shoudt ($700). The final cash winner, in seventh place, was Frank Wach ($500).
Ray “the Bison” Meduna acted expertly as head official judge, and was instrumental in the weighing process.
An amateur contest was held beforehand, featuring the 'miniature' three pound Barrick Burger, and was won by David Stringfield who took home $1,000.