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Every sanctioned contest scored in May 2020.
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
- Ratings Market A6
- New to the Circuit A8
- Box Scores B1
- Complete Results B4
- Back Issues C4
Score of the month
Shiggin aint easy Turns In the Month’s Best Card
698.3088 out of 720 at Rockin BBQ — the highest Master overall scored in May 2020.
top 3% of every Master overall ever scored
WARSAW, Ind. — Shiggin aint easy put up 698.3088 at Rockin BBQ — the highest overall of the month.
Across May 2020, 1 sanctioned contest were scored, across 1 state and provinces, drawing 66 teams to the turn-in table. Judges made 40 top-ten calls. 2 teams appear in the record for the first time. The full standings run on B1.
Every Grand Championship in this edition — 1 in all.
First one ever
Shiggin aint easy Wins Its First, on the 3rd Try
A first Grand Championship at Rockin BBQ, after 3 contests in the record.
3rd contest — and their first GC
WARSAW, Ind. — Shiggin aint easy won their first Grand Championship at Rockin BBQ, in their 3rd contest in the data.
Upset of the month
The Long Shot Comes In at Rockin BBQ
The ratings gave Shiggin aint easy a 6% chance, with GETTIN' BASTED the team to beat.
6-in-100 shot on pre-contest ratings
WARSAW, Ind. — Shiggin aint easy won Rockin BBQ over top-rated GETTIN' BASTED as the ratings underdog.
Closest call
Decided by 6.3544 of a Point
Shiggin aint easy edged TIRE SMOKE BBQ at Rockin BBQ — the closest finish of the month.
6.3544 points between 1st and 2nd
WARSAW, Ind. — Shiggin aint easy edged TIRE SMOKE BBQ by 6.3544 at Rockin BBQ.
Also in May 2020
Shiggin aint easy Climbs 20 Rating Points
Shiggin aint easy gained 20 rating points across 1 contest — the biggest climb of the month.
66 Teams Roll Into Warsaw
Rockin BBQ drew 66 teams, and Shiggin' Aint Easy won it.
PETA MCMANUS Works Two Contests
PETA MCMANUS repped 2 contests in May 2020 — somebody has to run the table.
The Ratings Market Power rating, and the move over May 2020
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| Shiggin aint easy #188 | 1,761 | ▲ 20 |
| Hogline BBQ #452 | 1,687 | ▲ 14 |
| TIRE SMOKE BBQ #128 | 1,788 | ▲ 12 |
| HELMUTH BBQ #1973 | 1,539 | ▲ 11 |
| PB&J's BBQ #1129 | 1,591 | ▲ 11 |
| BLUE ISLAND BBQ CO. #682 | 1,644 | ▲ 11 |
| QUE U #86 | 1,815 | ▲ 10 |
| JACKS PIT SHACK #2647 | 1,515 | ▲ 10 |
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| RUB MY RACK #471 | 1,684 | ▲ 9 |
| MEAT ME IN ST. LOUIS #258 | 1,736 | ▲ 9 |
| BAD WOLF BBQ #1286 | 1,579 | ▼ 13 |
| SmokinGhost BBQ #252 | 1,739 | ▼ 14 |
| BILLY RAY BBQ #733 | 1,636 | ▼ 15 |
| SMOKIN HOOSIERS #1021 | 1,602 | ▼ 15 |
| SMOKIN' HOOKERS BAR-B-Q LLC #520 | 1,671 | ▼ 16 |
Full power rankings → · Ratings move only on rated contests; invitationals and non-points events are excluded.
New to the Circuit First appearance anywhere in the record — the figure is their best finish
- 34th Smokin' Bones Barbecue Rockin BBQ
- 62nd PPF BBQ Rockin BBQ
Best of Each Meat
Both series, out of 180
| Meat | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | THE REAL SMOKIN ACES Rockin BBQ |
177.1428 |
| Pork Ribs | BLUE ISLAND BBQ CO. Rockin BBQ |
178.8800 |
| Pork | Heavy Smoke BBQ Rockin BBQ |
177.1428 |
| Brisket | Shiggin aint easy Rockin BBQ |
176.0228 |
Who Showed Up
Contests · Grand Championships · best overall finish
| Team | C | GC | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiggin aint easy | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TIRE SMOKE BBQ | 1 | — | 2 |
| RUB MY RACK | 1 | — | 3 |
| iBQ'n | 1 | — | 4 |
| THE REAL SMOKIN ACES | 1 | — | 5 |
| BLUE ISLAND BBQ CO. | 1 | — | 6 |
| GETTIN' BASTED | 1 | — | 7 |
| SCUFFLETOWN SMOKERS | 1 | — | 8 |
| QUE U | 1 | — | 9 |
| FARMER'S RETREAT SMOKIN BARBEQUE | 1 | — | 10 |
| Heavy Smoke BBQ | 1 | — | 11 |
| BAD HABIT BBQ | 1 | — | 12 |
| Hogline BBQ | 1 | — | 13 |
| SMOKE-N-PEPPERS | 1 | — | 14 |
| MEAT ME IN ST. LOUIS | 1 | — | 15 |
Who Ran the Table
Contests worked · states & provinces
| Rep | C | St. |
|---|---|---|
| PETA MCMANUS | 2 | — |
| SCOTT COLEMAN | 2 | — |
| ALEX JR BROWN | 1 | 1 |
| BRENDA BLACK | 1 | — |
| DAVE DRUETZLER | 1 | 1 |
| DONNA YOUNG | 1 | 1 |
| ED YOUNG | 1 | 1 |
| KAREN JANE WILLIAMS | 1 | 1 |
| KEN BLACK | 1 | — |
| KENT SCHUETZ | 1 | 1 |
| RALPH WILLIAMS | 1 | 1 |
| ROBERT MCKEE | 1 | 1 |
Where They Cooked
Contests · teams
| State/Prov. | C | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | 66 |
Every sanctioned contest scored in this edition — 1 in all, newest first. Click a column head to sort; click a row for the contest.
| Contest | Date | Teams | Grand Champion | Reserve | High score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockin BBQ Warsaw, Ind. |
66 | Shiggin' Aint Easy | TIRE SMOKE BBQ | 698.3088 |
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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