In Pics: Burger lovers battle it out in epic Eddie Rocket's eating challenge
Four food fanatics took on the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition.
A roaring crowd gathered to cheer on the lads as they battled it out to eat the supersized burger in the quickest time. The crowd at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland
The Supersized Supernova is topped with four Irish smashed beef patties, American cheese, pickles, onions and Eddie Rocket's signature Smash Sauce.
Rory Finlay demolished the competition (and his burger!) in two minutes and 20 seconds.
Finlay powered through the Supersonic Supernova to be crowned as the winner and walked away with a cheque for €3,000. Rory Finlay celebrates winning the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland
He wasn't the only one having all the fun as onlookers soaked up the electric atmosphere.
Guests couldn't resist posing with the iconic Eddie Buick outside the restaurant. A contestant plays Spin The Wheel at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland
A special Spin The Wheel game also saw attendees walk away with merchandise, free hamburgers and gift cards. Izabela Chudzicka at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland Lawson Mpame, Rob Wye, Lauren Weldon and Emmanuel Chikarakara at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland Sarah McGovern with her daughter Robyn at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland Caitriona O'Connor at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland Cathy O'Connor at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland Emmanuel Chikarakara at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland
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