Hoosier BBQ Classic (ONE MEAT RIBS)
2023-06-09 · Franklin, IN
Reps: CHARLIE BRINZA, DAVE DRUETZLER
Grand Champion: SmokinGhost BBQ (177.7144) · 15 teams
Entries
15
2 categories
Top score
180.0000
Winning margin
4.5600
1st over 2nd
Field average
172.43
median 171.44
Perfect 180s
1 🔥
Tightest race
Pork Ribs
5.7372 pts across the top 5
Field spread
13.1544
winner to last place
Double threats
2
teams with 2+ top-5 calls
How hot was the win?
Top 71%
beats 29% of 319 dessert wins in the data
Storylines
👑 A dynasty in the making
We Will Rock 'Que has won this contest 2 times across its 6 tracked editions.
🧳 Out-of-towners took the title
SmokinGhost BBQ took the Grand Championship home to IL.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-17 | Franklin, IN | 25 | 174.2628 | Redmule's Bad Ass BBQ |
| 2023-06-09 ← this one | Franklin, IN | 15 | 177.7144 | SmokinGhost BBQ |
| 2024-06-07 | Franklin, IN | 38 | 706.8228 | Local Yokels BBQ |
| 2024-06-07 | Franklin, IN | 15 | 177.7144 | We Will Rock 'Que |
| 2025-06-06 | Franklin, IN | 30 | 698.2400 | Blue Chip BBQ |
| 2025-06-06 | Franklin, IN | 15 | 178.8572 | We Will Rock Que |
Official results on kcbs.us ↗
Ancillary — Dessert
4 entries · top 180.0000 · median 171.4400 · 🔥 perfect 180
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCAL YOKELS BBQ | |
| 2 | Shiggin aint easy | |
| 3 | LOADED-N-ROLLIN BBQ | |
| 4 | The Yellow Rose Texas BBQ Company |
Masters Series Single Meat — Pork Ribs
15 entries · top 177.7144 · median 169.6800