Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Top-rated professional eater Joey Chestnut broke a new world record for the sport when he ate 32 servings of popcorn -- 24 ounces each -- in 8 minutes. Chestnut, famous for his 15 wins in the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York, took on the popcorn eating challenge at Victory Field in Indianapolis before a Minor League Baseball game between the Indianapolis Indians and Rochester Red Wings. Advertisement Chestnut downed 32 of the 24-ounce servings of popcorn in the allotted 8 minutes, beating the record of 28.5 servings, which was set in Las Vegas in 2021. "I'll be drinking water," Chestnut told WISH-TV of his strategy ahead of the attempt. "One hand is going to be gripping the right side handful, squeezing it just enough. One chew in my mouth, and a sip of water to chug it down. Maybe a couple of chews toward the end of the contest. My throat's going to be tired so I'm going to have to chew a little bit more. I might have to drink a bit more water. It's going to be a battle." The popcorn eating challenge marks Chestnut's 50th competitive eating world record. Advertisement Read More Joey Chestnut: COVID-19 changes to hot dog contest 'a trade-off' Alligator found hanging out by Louisiana home's backyard pool International Strange Music Day promotes expanding musical horizons