HOW many hot dogs do you think you could eat in ten minutes?

NATHAN’S Famous is celebrating its annual hot dog eating contest this weekend on Sunday, July 4.

Founded in Coney Island, New York, Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest harks back to their 105 year old 5¢ price tag.

Competitors can attempt to eat as many hot dogs with buns as possible in just 10 minutes.

The current records are held by Joey Chestnut who ate 75 hot dogs in 10 minutes and Miki Sudo who ate 48.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

The spectacle attracts over 35,000 visitors to Coney Island, and a further 1.5 million people tune in worldwide on ESPN and BT Sport.

British viewers can watch this year's Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest from 5pm on BT Sport 1, or watch the extended coverage live and for free in the restaurant in Bournemouth. 

Founded 105 years ago in 1916 by Nathan Handwerker, Nathan’s Famous is known across the world for it’s 100 per cent beef hot dogs.

In 1939, US President Franklin D Roosevelt, served Nathan’s Famous hot dogs to the King and Queen of England in what was famously dubbed “The picnic that won the war”.

The original Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand in Coney Island, New York, is still open today. The shop has been open 365 days a year for 105 years, closing only once due to the destruction of Hurricane Sandy.

In a historic throwback to their original 105 year old price tag of just 5¢, Nathan’s Famous will be offering 5p Hot Dogs all day this Sunday, when purchased with any regular meal - available with eat in and collection only.

Brad Armitage, CEO of Nathan’s Famous UK said: “We are very proud to be showing this world famous event in our restaurants. The Hot Dog Eating Contest is one of the world's most unique sporting spectacles, and we are thrilled to pay homage to our rich and eventful heritage with a one-off return to the 105 year old price tag.”