FO.G & SMOKE
2022-09-17 – 2022-09-18 · Spilamberto, Mo · ITALY
Reps: HAYMO GUTWENIGER, LUCA FAMIGLI
Grand Champion: Cooklounge BBQ (697.7372) · 12 teams
Entries
12
5 categories
Top score
697.7372
Winning margin
4.5828
GC over RC
Field average
664.44
median 666.26
Perfect 180s
0
Tightest race
Brisket
4.0228 pts across the top 5
Top-10 cutoff
641.0744
what a walk cost here
Field spread
60.1368
winner to last place
Double threats
7
teams with 2+ top-5 calls
How hot was the win?
Top 42%
beats 58% of 2715 overall wins in the data
Field strength
1530
avg power rating going in · stronger than 35% of contests
Storylines
👑 A dynasty in the making
Cooklounge BBQ has won this contest 2 times across its 5 tracked editions.
Score curves (score by finishing position — steep cliffs mean a spread field, flat lines a knife fight)
Category showdown (top / average / median score per meat)
Score distribution
This contest over the years
| Date | Where | Teams | High score | Grand Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-25 | Modena, 41013 | 16 | 696.5716 | Schluchtengriller BBQ |
| 2022-09-17 ← this one | Spilamberto, Mo | 12 | 697.7372 | Cooklounge BBQ |
| 2023-09-16 | Spilamberto, It | 15 | 694.2172 | Cooklounge BBQ |
| 2025-09-20 | Spilamberto, I-41057 | 24 | 697.6456 | Luna Smoke - Italy |
| 2026-09-19 | Spilamberto, I-41057 | — | — | — |
Official results on kcbs.us ↗
Ancillary — Mystery box
9 entries · top 178.2972 · median 170.2628
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The smokefull 8” | |
| 2 | IGC Italian Grill Club | |
| 3 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 4 | TSM - Tuttosimuove | |
| 5 | Barbecue Mantua Gang | |
| 6 | South Brixia | |
| 7 | Stammtischgriller | |
| 8 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 9 | Jack & Place |
Master Series — Brisket
12 entries · top 172.5828 · median 166.8514
Master Series — Chicken
12 entries · top 179.4400 · median 168.8686
Master Series — Overall
12 entries · top 697.7372 · median 666.2572
Master Series — Pork
12 entries · top 178.2972 · median 166.2914
Master Series — Pork Ribs
12 entries · top 174.8572 · median 163.7086