Video Spotlight: Patrick Bertoletti Wins Chattanooga Qualifier

Bertoletti stands proud after the Chattanooga Qualifier with his new trophy and impressive 67 Krystal Burger Point Total.

The August heat always makes for a challenging competition, but Patrick Bertoletti managed to fight through the sweat and come out ahead with a total of 67 Krystal Burger Points (42 Krystals and 5 Big Angus Burgers in 8 minutes). Who knows, maybe it was Bertoletti’s combination of water and the Krystal Blitz Energy Drink that gave him that fighting edge to put him on top. Do we see a new permanent “red drink” in his future?

Based on his final words in the video below, we think this performance was just the confidence boost he needed to give Joey Chestnut a run for his money at the championship. After all, no one knows how the new rules will affect the other eaters, but for now, Bertoletti can breath easy knowing his Qualifying score was enough to secure a seat at the final table. And although being first to compete in the Qualifying rounds has its drawbacks, it also has a few perks. One of those being that Bertoletti will have the opportunity to examine each of the pros’ eating strategies as they try to match or beat his five Big Angus Burgers and 42 Krystals in eight minutes. It will definitely be the most compelling and exciting KSO seasons yet.

To see Bertoletti in action, check out the video below.

For more coverage on the Chattanooga Qualifier this past Saturday, click to read the following links:

• Krystal Square Off VI Opening Ceremony Is Friday – The Chattanoogan
• Krystal Square Off Season Returns – WDEF News 12
• Seth Baxter Wins Media Krystal Square Off – WRCB TV
• Photos of The Krystal Square Off – The Chattanoogan
• Eaters Digest New Rules at Krystal Square Off – Times Free Press

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Joey Chestnut talks Krystal Square Off V with Times Free Press

Joey Chestnut, the reigning Krystal Square Off champion and world record holder, recently spoke with the Times Free Press about the upcoming KSO V. In the interview, Chestnut says he competes purely for the “thrill of the competition”. He also has some pretty stinging words about his competitor Takeru Kobayashi, the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Krystal Square Off champion, saying, “I guess, if his pride is located in his jaw, it was hurting pretty bad,” referring to Kobayashi’s withdrawal from the 2007 KSO due to a jaw injury.

Joey Chestnut also discusses his strict training regimen, which you can hear him discuss by clicking here.

The Times Free Press also spoke with “Humble” Bob Shoudt about his predicitions for this year’s KSO and how he thinks ameatuers will fair in the compeition. Click here to listen to the “Humble” Bob audio.

And don’t forget to check back for the latest Krystal Square Off news and information.