Back issue
Every sanctioned contest scored in June 2019.
Kansas City Barbeque Society · Sanctioned Contests
The Smoke Ring
Competition Barbecue’s Paper of Record
The Index
- Grand Champions A2
- The Month in Brief A3
- Perfect Scores A5
- Ratings Market A6
- The Backyard A7
- New to the Circuit A8
- Box Scores B1
- Complete Results B4
- Back Issues C4
Score of the month
LA PASADITA Turns In the Month’s Best Card
709.7256 out of 720 at Smokin On The Pecos (Day 2) — the highest Master overall scored in June 2019.
top 1% of every Master overall ever scored
ARTESIA, N.M. — LA PASADITA put up 709.7256 at Smokin On The Pecos (Day 2) — the highest overall of the month.
Across June 2019, 59 sanctioned contests were scored, across 29 states and provinces, drawing 1,799 teams to the turn-in table. Judges made 2,481 top-ten calls and handed out 36 perfect 180s. 445 teams appear in the record for the first time. The full standings run on B1.
Every Grand Championship in this edition — 58 in all. The 22 oldest are listed under Complete Results, B4.
- The King and His Q Queensland BBQ Championship
- La Pasadita Smokin On The Pecos (Day 2)
- iQ KCBS International BBQ Contest Vuur en Vlees
- Top Gun Barbecue York County BBQ Festival
- The BBQ Bus BBQ SmokeDown at Chicagoland
- Boomerang Smokin On The Pecos (Day 1)
- Slaps Back To Mayberry
- Smoke Central BBQ Saltwater BBQ Bash
- Lucky's Q Heritage Days BBQ Showdown Day 2
- Uncle Pigs Barbeque Pit Giant National Capital BBQ Battle
- Parrothead Smokers Montana BBQ Cook-Off
- Clark Crew BBQ Festival of the Pig - Oklahoma BBQ Championship
- Peep's Pit HAVA Nagrilla 2019 (KOSHER SERIES)
- WHITE SQUIRREL BBQ The War of Barbeque
- Sublime BBQ The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle-Kansas State Championship
- Razorracks Heritage Days BBQ Showdown Day 1
- B.S. Barbeque Bring'n Home the Bacon
- Checkered Flag 500 8th Annual Covington Cork & Pork Festival
- SmokinAces@TheBBQSuperStore.com 11th Annual Auburn Hills Barbecue Cook-Off
- Smoke on This Blount County BBQ Bash
- Heavy Smoke BBQ STL Ribs on the River
- Backdraft BBQ Leadville BBQ and Brew Fest
- Mean Moes BBQ Ayr Charity BBQ
- Puck Daddy's Killer Q Elkmont Lions Club Smokin Railroad St. BBQ Cook-off (BACKYARD ONLY)
- BBQ Freaks Viva La BBQ Fest
- SmellaQue Porkapalooza BBQ Festival
- Rokende Regahs BBQ Battle Finland
- Millers Backyard BBQ 514 BBQ
- PORKYS PIT CREW 26th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge
- Beer-B Que Boys Desoto Shrine Club BBQ Cook off
- Under the Radar Poosa-Q
- Smoke Monster BBQ Bone Suckin Sauce Peak City Pig Fest
- Fergolicious BBQ Knights Of Columbus BBQ Smoke Off 4 Life
- Hogline Rose Festival KCBS BBQ Competition
- CLARK CREW BBQ Central Plains Ribfest
- GREY STREET BBQ Barbourville BBQ Cookoff & Festival
Hottest hand
Three Grand Championships in Jun 2019 for CLARK CREW BBQ
Nobody else in the field ran a hotter hand.
3× Grand Championships
CLARK CREW BBQ took 3 Grand Championships in June 2019.
First one ever
PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q Wins Its First, on the 40th Try
A first Grand Championship at Elkmont Lions Club Smokin Railroad St. BBQ Cook-off (BACKYARD ONLY), after 40 contests in the record.
40th contest — and their first GC
ELKMONT, Ala. — PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q won their first Grand Championship at Elkmont Lions Club Smokin Railroad St. BBQ Cook-off (BACKYARD ONLY), in their 40th contest in the data.
Upset of the month
The Long Shot Comes In at 26th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge
The ratings gave PORKY'S PIT CREW a 6% chance, with SHAKE 'N BAKE BBQ the team to beat.
6-in-100 shot on pre-contest ratings
FRISCO, Colo. — PORKY'S PIT CREW won 26th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge over top-rated SHAKE 'N BAKE BBQ as the ratings underdog.
Also in Jun 2019
Judges Hand Out 36 Perfect 180s
Six judges, every card a 9: 36 perfect 180s were handed out in June 2019.
Decided by 0.0112 of a Point
CHECKERED FLAG 500 BBQ edged 3N1 Q by 0.0112 at 8th Annual Covington Cork & Pork Festival.
DB BBQ Climbs 45 Rating Points
DB BBQ gained 45 rating points across 3 contests — the biggest climb of the month.
First Time Out, Sugar Hounds Takes 1st
Sugar Hounds finished 1st at Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest — the first contest they appear in anywhere in the data.
Thin Blue Swine Tops the Backyard Board at Poosa-Q
Thin Blue Swine put up 354.2744 on the Backyard board at Poosa-Q — two meats, a different scale, and the same nerves.
183 Teams Roll Into Lenexa
The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle-Kansas State Championship drew 183 teams, and Sublime BBQ won it.
Nobody Hauled Further Than B-S BBQ OUTLAWS
B-S BBQ OUTLAWS cooked 6 contests in June 2019 — nobody hauled the rig further.
A New Contest Opens in Lenexa
The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle-Kansas State Championship ran for the first time on record, drawing 183 teams, and Sublime BBQ won it. Somebody put in the work to make a new contest happen.
Twelve Contests on One Friday
12 sanctioned contests were cooked on 14 Jun alone.
RALPH WILLIAMS Works Four Contests
RALPH WILLIAMS repped 4 contests in June 2019 — somebody has to run the table.
Perfect 180s
36 perfect scores — six judges, every card a nine.
- Chicken LA PASADITA Smokin On The Pecos (Day 2) · June 29
- Pork LA PASADITA Smokin On The Pecos (Day 2) · June 29
- Brisket Rio Valley Meat BBQ Smokin On The Pecos (Day 2) · June 29
- Chicken Rollin' Smoke BBQ Texas Smokin On The Pecos (Day 2) · June 29
- Pork SCOTTS BBQ SHACK Smokin On The Pecos (Day 2) · June 29
- Pork B-S BBQ OUTLAWS Smokin On The Pecos (Day 1) · June 28
- Pork Ribs BUCKSHOT BBQ - TX Smokin On The Pecos (Day 1) · June 28
- Pork Pig-Chicka-Cow-Cow Saltwater BBQ Bash · June 28
- Brisket BAD HABIT BBQ 11th Annual Auburn Hills Barbecue Cook-Off · June 21
- Brisket RIDGE ROUTE BOYS BBQ Silicon Valley BBQ Championship · June 21
- Pork TRIPLE H BBQ Ribs on the River · June 21
- Pork Ribs 4 LEGS UP BBQ Central Plains Ribfest · June 14
- Chicken CHARTER SMOKE Hartford Rib Off · June 14
- Brisket Fergolicious BBQ Knights Of Columbus BBQ Smoke Off 4 Life · June 14
- Pork GREY STREET BBQ Barbourville BBQ Cookoff & Festival · June 14
- Chicken Heavy Smoke BBQ Hog Capital Challenge · June 14
- Brisket Kermit's Ex Desoto Shrine Club BBQ Cook off · June 14
- Pork Lucky Smoke Miles City Cowtown Cook Off · June 14
- Chicken PIGGIE SMALLS Desoto Shrine Club BBQ Cook off · June 14
- Chicken Pig-Chicka-Cow-Cow Poosa-Q · June 14
- Pork Ribs RAZORRACKS Desoto Shrine Club BBQ Cook off · June 14
- Pork SWINE AND SHINE BBQ Poosa-Q · June 14
- Chicken Sloppy Hog BBQ Desoto Shrine Club BBQ Cook off · June 14
- Pork Ribs THE CELTIC PIG 26th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge · June 14
…and 12 more.
The Ratings Market Power rating, and the move over Jun 2019
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| DB BBQ #395 | 1,699 | ▲ 45 |
| PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q #233 | 1,745 | ▲ 39 |
| Rusty Pig BBQ #279 | 1,728 | ▲ 34 |
| BUCKSHOT BBQ - TX #2465 | 1,521 | ▲ 34 |
| THE BBQ BUS #182 | 1,763 | ▲ 34 |
| FIRE AT THE END OF THE DAY #104 | 1,805 | ▲ 34 |
| PORKY'S PIT CREW #1473 | 1,566 | ▲ 31 |
| OINK, MOO & COCK-A-DOODLE DOO #1390 | 1,571 | ▲ 31 |
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| Thin Blue Swine #808 | 1,627 | ▲ 30 |
| PADDY MCQ'S #68 | 1,828 | ▲ 30 |
| PHILLY BLIND PIG BBQ #3328 | 1,497 | ▼ 22 |
| BIGS MEAT WAGON #5421 | 1,452 | ▼ 23 |
| SMOKIN' BUTTS #3558 | 1,492 | ▼ 24 |
| Smoke-A-Holics #977 | 1,607 | ▼ 27 |
| PAVONE BROTHERS BBQ #551 | 1,666 | ▼ 28 |
Full power rankings → · Ratings move only on rated contests; invitationals and non-points events are excluded.
The Backyard Two meats, out of 360 — never against the Master board
The Backyard division was cooked at 13 contests in Jun 2019.
- 1 Thin Blue Swine Poosa-Q · Montgomery, Ala. 354.2744
- 2 PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q Elkmont Lions Club Smokin Railroad St. BBQ Cook-off (BACKYARD ONLY) · Elkmont, Ala. 354.2744
- 3 BEER PRESSURE Poosa-Q · Montgomery, Ala. 351.9656
- 4 SOUTH RYLAND Elkmont Lions Club Smokin Railroad St. BBQ Cook-off (BACKYARD ONLY) · Elkmont, Ala. 349.1316
- 5 Sugar Hounds Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest · Derby, Kan. 347.9888
- 6 Thin Blue Swine Reelin N Smokin Backyard BBQ Competition (BACKYARD ONLY) · Huntsville, Ala. 347.9772
- 7 PUCKDADDY'S KILLER Q Poosa-Q · Montgomery, Ala. 346.8456
- 8 REDBONES BBQ Poosa-Q · Montgomery, Ala. 346.8456
- 9 CalaBama Q Reelin N Smokin Backyard BBQ Competition (BACKYARD ONLY) · Huntsville, Ala. 345.1544
- 10 What The Cluck Reelin N Smokin Backyard BBQ Competition (BACKYARD ONLY) · Huntsville, Ala. 345.1428
The Backyard series in full → · Its own record board, its own champions and its own Team of the Year.
New to the Circuit First appearance anywhere in the record — the figure is their best finish
- 1st BFD BBQ Bring'n Home the Bacon
- 1st Big Betty BBQ Hartford Rib Off
- 1st D'Qued Barbecue York County BBQ Festival
- 1st Muscle Memory Ribs on the River
- 1st Sugar Hounds Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest
- 1st de Reizende Mannen KCBS International BBQ Contest Vuur en Vlees
- 2nd A La Barbakoa Viva La BBQ Fest
- 2nd BS Chicken & Ribs Lake Country BBQ Cook-off(BACKYARD ONLY)
- 2nd KS BBQ Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest
- 2nd North Carolina Retired BBQ HAVA Nagrilla 2019 (KOSHER SERIES)
- 2nd Smokin' Tinman Ribs on the River
- 2nd The Smoking Hot Bros Queensland BBQ Championship
- 3rd Brissie Basters Queensland BBQ Championship
- 3rd DC's Backyard Smokers The Robertson County Fair Assoc. Barbeque Throwdown (COMPETITORS SERIES)
- 3rd JAKE'S BACKYARD BBQ Silicon Valley BBQ Championship
- 3rd Little Wolf Foods Hog Capital Challenge
- 3rd Monster Garage Smokers Blues,Brews & Barbecue
- 3rd RazzleDazzle Ribs on the River
What a first season usually looks like → · 12 contests also ran for the first time on record: The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle-Kansas State Championship, Sun BBQFest, Tony Stone BBQ Competition, 26th Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge, Poosa-Q, BBQ SmokeDown at Chicagoland, Queensland BBQ Championship, Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest, Bring'n Home the Bacon, Separation Colonial BBQ Competition, 8th Annual Covington Cork & Pork Festival, Almost Heaven BBQ Bash.
Best of Each Meat
Both series, out of 180
| Meat | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken†9 | Carrol Lou's Smokehouse Blues,Brews & Barbecue |
180.0000 |
| Pork Ribs†5 | UNCLE FEOL'S TENNESSEE STYLE BBQ Desoto Shrine Club BBQ Cook off |
180.0000 |
| Pork†13 | DIVINE SWINE Beats, Brews, & BBQ |
180.0000 |
| Brisket†9 | CLARK CREW BBQ Beats, Brews, & BBQ |
180.0000 |
† a perfect 180 was scored in this category during the edition.
Who Showed Up
Contests · Grand Championships · best overall finish
| Team | C | GC | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-S BBQ OUTLAWS | 6 | — | 2 |
| CLARK CREW BBQ | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| BOOMERANG BBQ | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| BUCKSHOT BBQ - TX | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Carrol Lou's Smokehouse | 5 | — | 2 |
| DIRT ROAD BBQ | 5 | — | 2 |
| One2BBQ | 5 | — | 2 |
| UNCLE J'S | 5 | — | 2 |
| SMOKE FREAKS | 5 | — | 5 |
| APORKALYPSE NOW | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Fergolicious BBQ | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| INSANE SWINE BBQ | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| OLD COLONY SMOKEHOUSE | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| RAZORRACKS | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| SHAKE 'N BAKE BBQ | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Who Ran the Table
Contests worked · states & provinces
| Rep | C | St. |
|---|---|---|
| RALPH WILLIAMS | 4 | 3 |
| ALAN ROTHROCK | 3 | 3 |
| CHARLIE BRINZA | 3 | 2 |
| DOUG REID | 3 | 3 |
| JANET APPLETON | 3 | 2 |
| KAREN JANE WILLIAMS | 3 | 3 |
| LARRY VOTH | 3 | 2 |
| LYNDA VOTH | 3 | 2 |
| SAM APPLETON | 3 | 2 |
| ALEX JR BROWN | 2 | 2 |
| BECKY DRUETZLER | 2 | 2 |
| BUNNY TUTTLE | 2 | 1 |
| CAROL BIGLER | 2 | 1 |
| CINDY JUHL | 2 | 2 |
| CRAIG MAIDENS | 2 | 1 |
| DAVE DRUETZLER | 2 | 2 |
| DENA MILHOUS | 2 | 1 |
| FORREST BRUCE | 2 | 1 |
| HEATHER MAIDENS | 2 | 1 |
| KATHLEEN MCINTOSH | 2 | 1 |
Where They Cooked
Contests · teams
| State/Prov. | C | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | 167 |
| Kansas | 4 | 304 |
| Alabama | 3 | 112 |
| Colorado | 3 | 105 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 79 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 79 |
| Mississippi | 2 | 71 |
| New Mexico | 2 | 55 |
| West Virginia | 2 | 53 |
| Iowa | 2 | 51 |
| Montana | 2 | 46 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 45 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 42 |
| California | 1 | 66 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 61 |
| Arkansas | 1 | 51 |
| Delaware | 1 | 45 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 38 |
| Maryland | 1 | 37 |
| Virginia | 1 | 32 |
Every sanctioned contest scored in this edition — 59 in all, newest first. Click a column head to sort; click a row for the contest.
Contests Advertised
- SD BBQ Shootout @ Huset's Speedway — Friday, Sept. 4. Brandon, S.D. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Smoke on the River (Day 1) — Friday, Sept. 4. Burlington, Kan. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Barbeque on the Bow Festival — Friday, Sept. 4. Calgary, Alta. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Meat & Tater BBQ Fest — Friday, Sept. 4. Meridian, Idaho. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Meat & Tater BBQ Fest (ONE MEAT RIBS) — Friday, Sept. 4. Meridian, Idaho. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Certified Barbeque Judging Class & Table Captain Class - Mexico (Nuevo Laredo) — Friday, Sept. 4. Nuevo Laredo, TM. A certified judge class; enrolment through the Society.
- Smoke on the River (Day 2) — Saturday, Sept. 5. Burlington, Kan. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Certified Barbeque Judging Class & Table Captain Class - Mexico (Tampico) — Saturday, Sept. 5. Tampico, TM. A certified judge class; enrolment through the Society.
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