6/19/2010 Munchin Mike Longo captures Little Jimmy’s National Italian Ice Eating Championship at Raceway Park NJ

Little Jimmy’s National Italian Ice Eating Championship Event Photos- 

Amongst the roar of super hyped engines, Monster Trucks and the typical sounds that accompany the raceway track experience, Munchin Mike Longo captured his second National Eating Championship in two weeks. King George Van Laar, the crafty veteran who lost by a thimble of Italian Ice, rarely gets beat when it comes down to close finish.  However, may have underestimated the drive, focus and mental soundness that characterizes US Marine. Munchin Mike Longo, who showed that he is impervious to psychological warfare and that he is absolutely focused and driven when he conducts his mission of becoming one of Americas best Picnic Style Food Warriors. In third place was Ian The Invader Hickman, who was the pre-race favorite, seemed to struggle with his technique and approach, and appeared distracted and slightly confused at times. King George Van Laar one of the great Old School Food Warriors, must be given credit for his spirited come back attempt. The Monarch of Munch went into the final Championship Round trailing Longo by 1.25 Italian Ices and nearly closed the gap at the end.  Although The King was disappointed he did not bring the National Ice Eating title to his beloved state of New Jersey, he must still be given the royal treatment and credit for his Herculean effort in the Championship two minute speed round.

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Final Standings

1. Munchin Mike Longo                                21.75     4lbs    1.25 oz            $700

2. King George Van Laar                              21.40     4 lbs      .20 oz           $300

3. Ian The Invader Hickman                       19.00     3lbs     9.0 oz.          $100   

4. Pat The Viper Vivianno                            17.40     3lbs      4.2 oz

5. Sweet Jill Stoler                                          13.50     2lbs      8.5 oz

**Total from Qualifying round are transferred to Championship Speed Round

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Non Qualifiers

6.   David Accidental Dave Branin                 9

7.   Shahira  Cha Chi Chiller Morell               8

8.   Chris For the Love of Katie Braun            6.25

9.   Charlie Two Engines Tapia                       6

10.  8. Tony Fast Fingers Fondacaro              5              

Chowhound’s Notoriously inaccurate Predictions regarding the Little Jimmy’s National Italian Ice Eating Championship

1. Ian The Invader Hickman   Ian will show Rraceway Park & NJ why he holds World Record in several cold food disciplines

2. Munchin Mike Longo                           This tough marine will give Hickman all he can handle and make this match-up a Food Fight t remember

3. King George Van Laar                        George will finish in the money.  Despite brain freeze, this crafty old veteran who grew up on Little Jimmy’s Ices will do enough to make it to the Winners Circle

4. Pat The Viper Vivianno                        The viper will have a tough time unleashing his venom in the cold frontier of Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices

5. David Accidental Dave Branin              Accidental Dave is no accident.  This kid will put on a good show and also raise a few eye brows of several veteran Food Warriors

6. Shahira  Cha Chi Chiller Morell          Get ready for the Shock & Chill of none other than Cha Chi Chiller Morell (May god help us)

7. Erik King-Viking Pond                          The King Viking will be Eaten by King George Van Laar for stealing part of his Moniker..It will be gruesome

8. Sweet Jill Stoler                                      The Goddess of Competitive Eating will be no match for the Icy Cold refreshment of a Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice

8. Chris For the Love of Katie Braun         Chris will realize that buying flowers for Katie would have been a better option

8. Tony Fast Fingers Fondacaro                 The things that some men will do to get a free Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice ….unbelievable

9. Charlie Two Engines Tapia                    Ever since Two Engines started putting Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice in his Car Radiator his life has become rejuvenated.

10. Kathy Lady Latke Tapia She does not eat alot but she has grace, beauty and  the desire to sample Americas best Italian Ice Ice Refreshment

The King and The Invader Square Off	Tony Fast Fingerts Fondacaro, Chris for the Love of Katie Braun & Charlie Two Engines Tapia
Battle Ready Food Warriors & Little Jimmy’s Ices	Its all about little Jimmy’s, friends and Good Times
Ian attempts to consume the Cookie Monster
Lonely Cups:  These cups were suffering  from heartbreak as they await their long anticipated r-union with the delicious Little Jimmy’s Ices	No Fat, cholesterol or high Fructose Corn Syrup in this Original-Recipe Italian Ice. This ice is for the the Man, Woman or Kid on the go!
Several Italian Ices are discussing their predictions regarding the upcoming Little Jimmy’s National Italian Ice Eating Championship..	Anthony I got 29 flavors Moore & Dennis  The Ice Menace Moore were the Official Scoopmeisters for the Little Jimmy’s, original recipe Italian Ices
I cant believe they ate all that Italian Ice….	Ehab The Iceberg Hanna makes his Competitive Eating debut and represented the Town of Woodbridge NJ with honor
“Hi Brain Freeze, My name is……… “	“I can feel my Grandfather’s spirit in these Ices..”.Tony Fast Fingers Fodacaro has an emotional experience with Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices
Dave Accidental Dave Branin: “Ices are fun …”	The Monarch of Munch: Barely missed top prize by a minuscule amount