 And gas prices are also cheap. The nationwide average now $3.51 a gallon. On Coney Island, professional eaters are getting their guts ready. Welcome to the Nathan's Famous 4th of July hot dog eating contest weigh-in. 15 men and 14 women will compete for the yellow mustard belt tomorrow. Defending champ Joey Chestnut will be MIA. He's competing against soldiers at Fort Bliss instead. On the road again.