Attending the Weigh-In Is the Only Way to Have Complete Wing Bowl Coverage!

**MEDIA ADVISORY** Attending the Weigh-In is the Only Way to Have Complete Wing Bowl Coverage! SPORTSRADIO 610 WIP’S WINGBOWL 18 OFFICIAL “WEIGH-IN” AT CHICKIE’S AND PETE’S THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 5-7PM

WING BOWL 18 FEATURES AMATEUR EATERS IN ONE OF THE WORLDS BIGGEST EATING COMPETITIONS AT THE WACHOVIA CENTER ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010

WHO: Sportsradio 610 WIP’s Al Morganti, Rhea Hughes and all eaters competing in Wing Bowl 18.

WHAT: All 29 eaters are scheduled to appear to record their official “eating” weight and record their age, height, and hometown. Members from each eater’s entourage plus dozens of the infamous Wingettes will be on hand to cheer on their favorite eaters to victory.

WHEN: Thursday, February 4 (night before Wing Bowl) 5-7 PM

WHERE: Chickie’s and Pete’s, 1526 Packer Ave, South Philadelphia, PA 19145

Wing Bowl 18 presented by Metro PCS will be held Friday February 5 starting at 6 AM at the Wachovia Center. Only amateur eaters are competing. Tickets are sold out to the event, as it continues to be one of the world’s largest wing eating competitions. The best way to follow WIP’s Wing Bowl 18 is by listening live on 610 WIP, over the Internet at 610WIP.com or through mobile devices. A portion of the proceeds from Wing Bowl 18 will benefit the Philadelphia Police Department’s (F.O.P.) Survivor’s Fund. For more information go to www.610wip.com/wingbowl.

An impressive and valuable list of prizes awaits Wing Bowl contestants and participants:  The winner of WIP Wing Bowl 18 wins a 2010 Ford F-150 from C & C Ford.  The Wingette of the Year will receive a 2010 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Motorcycle from Barb’s Harley Davidson, West Collingswood, NJ and a Wing Bowl 18 charm and necklace from Steven Singer Jewelers, Philadelphia.  The winning Entourage will receive an Apple Vacation to Riviera Maya, Mexico for the eater and 5 people in the entourage.

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