Patrick Bertoletti Set For Kick Off Krystal Square Off Qualifier

Speed eater Patrick Bertoletti will get the rock star treatment when he appears this Aug. 22 in Chattanooga for the kick off KSO VI qualifier.

The second-ranked competitive eater in the world, Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti, will be the first to step up to the table at this year’s Krystal Square Off VI and take on both the famous Krystal hamburger and Krystal’s new Big Angus Burgers while adhering to the new “No Dunking” rule (for the new rules, watch this video).

Bertoletti, who finished second to Joey Chestnut at the Krystal Square Off V World Hamburger Eating Championship last year, will be the main attraction at the first 8-minute qualifying event set for Saturday, August 22 in Chattanooga, Tenn. The contest begins at 3:00 pm EST and will be held on the Main Stage at the Southern Brewers Festival.

On this year’s event and new rules, Bertoletti told KrystalSquareOff.com:

“I am really exited that it’s Krystal season. I can almost taste the steamed-in onions now, and I can’t wait to taste the all-angus beef of the Big Angus Burgers. I think the new rule shows how willing Krystal is to evolve and create the best contest in eating, making it fair for all.

The speed demons like myself, Joey (Chestnut), and Bob (Shoudt) are really going to have to push the pace to separate ourselves.  This really will be the most exiting Krystal Square Off ever.”

As the marquee speed eater at the kick off qualifier, Bertoletti will take part in the Krystal Square Off VI opening festivities including the annual “Running of the Krystal Square Off Grill” in downtown Chattanooga on Friday, Aug. 21. Stay tuned here for more details on the kick off qualifier and all Krystal Square Off VI news.

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