They almost always walk
63%
of contests with a top-10 call
A call in 12 of 19 contests
A top-10 category call in 63% of their 19 contests — they get to the stage more often than not.
FOUNDING FATHERS BBQ
FOUNDING FATHERS BBQ is a competition barbecue team with 19 Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) contests on record between 2013 and 2016. Their best overall finish is 4th of 38 at the Poor Que (2015). They are ranked #4527 of 6,491 teams in the KCBS power rankings.
At a glance (the record in numbers)
Rating
1473
peak 1505 · rated over 19 contests
Contests
19
in the data
First seen
May 3, 2013
latest Aug 26, 2016 · 3.3 years on the trail
Grand champs
0
0 reserve
Category wins
2
4 podiums
Overall top-10s
2
11% of 19 contests
Avg finish
top 63%
overall standings
Perfect 180s
0
Current form
635.77 ▲
last 5 Master vs avg 633.86 (+1.91)
Walk rate
63%
contests with a top-10 call
Consistency
±15.30
spread of their Master overall scores (lower = steadier)
Strongest meat
Chicken
avg 163.67 · weakest Pork (156.30)
Road miles
901
across 19 mapped stops · furthest 103 mi
Schedule strength
36%
of rated fields were softer than their average draw (1548)
Master avg
633.86 / 720
19 Master contests · 0 GCs
Team of the Year (rank per category by season — the year links to the full board on kcbs.us)
| Year | Series | Overall | Chicken | Ribs | Pork | Brisket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 ↗ | Master | #1884 (93 pts) | #2424 (73 pts) | #1453 (178 pts) | #2425 (73 pts) | #2022 (78 pts) |
Teams like this (closest power rating)
The teams rated closest to FOUNDING FATHERS BBQ, each with one reason worth a look.
148 rated teams sit within a point of this rating, so a place on this list means the numbers match — no more than that.
#4,515 of the rated field
- Contests
- 6
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 0%
- Peak
- 1473
1–0 in 1 shared contest (100% to FOUNDING FATHERS BBQ)
One contest in common so far: too few to settle anything, but a team FOUNDING FATHERS BBQ has actually stood beside rather than a stranger on the same rating.
⚔ Head-to-head#4,512 of the rated field
- Contests
- 22
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 9%
- Peak
- 1473
This is the highest they've ever been rated, 21 rated contests in — a team sitting at its own career peak.
⚔ Compare careers#4,552 of the rated field
- Contests
- 16
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 13%
- Peak
- 1472
Careers of much the same size, 16 contests to 19, so neither rating has had more chance to settle than the other.
⚔ Compare careers#4,529 of the rated field
- Contests
- 15
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 0%
- Peak
- 1511
15 contests and no Grand Championship yet.
⚔ Compare careers#4,516 of the rated field
- Contests
- 14
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 14%
- Peak
- 1519
Level with FOUNDING FATHERS BBQ on power rating, which is the whole reason they're on the list.
⚔ Compare careers#4,520 of the rated field
- Contests
- 27
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 11%
- Peak
- 1473
Both teams' first contest in the data came in 2013.
⚔ Compare careersFamiliar foes (most-met opponents in overall standings — one meeting per contest)
| Opponent | Meetings | Ahead | Behind | Win rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIM'S FULL BELLI DELI | 17 | 1 | 16 | 6% | ⚔ compare |
| CRASH TEST SMOKERS | 16 | 2 | 14 | 13% | ⚔ compare |
| 5 FINGER BBQ | 16 | 1 | 15 | 6% | ⚔ compare |
| T-MAC SMOKIN | 15 | 1 | 14 | 7% | ⚔ compare |
| FAT ANDY'S BBQ | 14 | 3 | 11 | 21% | ⚔ compare |
| FOX RIVER BBQ | 14 | 2 | 12 | 14% | ⚔ compare |
| CHEFS GONE GRILLIN | 13 | 1 | 12 | 8% | ⚔ compare |
| DD'S BBQ | 12 | 6 | 6 | 50% | ⚔ compare |
| LEGENDS OF SMOKE - TEAM RED ARROW | 12 | 2 | 10 | 17% | ⚔ compare |
| BURNITA BAR-B-QUE | 11 | 6 | 5 | 55% | ⚔ compare |
| PLASTERED PORK BBQ | 11 | 1 | 10 | 9% | ⚔ compare |
| THE REAL SMOKIN ACES | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| QUE THE SMOKE | 10 | 4 | 6 | 40% | ⚔ compare |
| QUAU | 10 | 2 | 8 | 20% | ⚔ compare |
| Freeman Brothers BBQ | 10 | 1 | 9 | 10% | ⚔ compare |
By meat
| Category | Entries | Calls | Wins | Podiums | Best | Worst | Average | Avg finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 19 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 173.1428 | 148.5372 | 163.67 | top 47% |
| Pork Ribs | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 173.7372 | 141.0744 | 156.87 | top 62% |
| Pork | 19 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 172.5600 | 142.7428 | 156.30 | top 66% |
| Brisket | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 173.1544 | 138.2284 | 157.02 | top 58% |
“Calls” = top-10 category finishes (getting called to the stage). Scores here are the final weighted totals KCBS publishes; per-criterion appearance/taste/tenderness marks aren’t in the public results feed.
By field size and state
By contest size
| Field | Contests | GCs | Avg finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (20–39) | 10 | 0 | top 60% |
| Large (40+) | 9 | 0 | top 66% |
Repeat visits (contests they've cooked twice or more)
| Contest | Visits | Best | GCs | Avg finish | Last visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poor Que | 3 | 4 | 0 | top 31% | Jun 3, 2016 |
| BBQ 4 ASTOP | 2 | 15 | 0 | top 68% | May 20, 2016 |
| Gold Ribbin' BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay | 2 | 15 | 0 | top 55% | Jul 10, 2015 |
| The Masters in May | 2 | 21 | 0 | top 50% | May 2, 2014 |
More numbers
Busiest season
2016
7 contests
Contests a season
4.8
across 4 seasons in the data
Most contests held in
WI
19 of 19 contests
Contests visited
14
4 of them more than once
Opponents faced
264
finished ahead 288 times, behind 494
Milestones (the firsts, the round numbers and the personal bests)
20162 milestones
- Career-best single call (Pork Ribs)173.7372 Badger Brew & Que II (Day 2)
- Most recent contest 5th Annual Deaths Door Barbeque
20156 milestones
- First category win (Pork) Poor Que
- First overall top-10 Poor Que
- First overall past 90% of a perfect score669.6004 Poor Que
- Career-best overall score669.6004 Poor Que
- Peak power rating (1505) Poor Que
- 10th tracked contest Gold Ribbin' BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay
20132 milestones
- First tracked contest The Masters in May
- First call The Masters in May
Power rating over time (1500 = average; recomputed nightly)
📈 Biggest rating jumps
| Swing | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| +14.6 | Poor Que | Jun 5, 2015 |
| +7.3 | Poor Que | Jun 3, 2016 |
| +6.3 | Gold Ribbin' BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay | Jul 11, 2014 |
| +6.1 | Badger Brew & Que II (Day 2) | Aug 6, 2016 |
| +2.5 | The Masters in May | May 3, 2013 |
📉 Toughest weekends
| Swing | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| -10.7 | The Masters In May - The Classic | May 2, 2015 |
| -8.7 | 4th Annual Deaths Door Barbecue | Aug 28, 2015 |
| -8.2 | Badger Brew & Que I (Day 1) | Aug 5, 2016 |
| -7.9 | Puckaway Pigfest | Sep 6, 2013 |
| -7.1 | Gold Ribbin' BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay-2nd Heat | Jul 9, 2016 |
Scores over time (% of a perfect score — tap a meat to add it)
Overall finish over time (top-% of field, lower is better)
Where they finish (overall)
Best vs average (by meat)
How entries end (by meat)
Season by season
| Season | Contests | GCs | Top-10s | Category wins | Walk rate | Avg finish | Best overall (% of perfect) | Avg overall (% of perfect) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57% | top 69% | 92% | 88.5% |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57% | top 65% | 93% | 88.3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67% | top 47% | 88.9% | 88.2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% | top 61% | 86.4% | 85.4% |
Contest history (click a row for the event, a column to sort)
| Date | Event | Overall | Chicken | Ribs | Pork | Brisket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2016 | 5th Annual Deaths Door Barbeque Washington Island, WI | 28 / 42 (641.0172) | 28 (162.8456) | 20 (162.8232) | 39 (149.0972) | 16 (166.2512) |
| Aug 6, 2016 | Badger Brew & Que II (Day 2) Manitowoc, WI | 11 / 22 (662.1828) | 6 (169.7028) | 1 (173.7372) | 20 (156.5028) | 14 (162.2400) |
| Aug 5, 2016 | Badger Brew & Que I (Day 1) Manitowoc, WI | 24 / 27 (609.0400) | 13 (164.5372) | 24 (149.7028) | 22 (156.5716) | 25 (138.2284) |
| Jul 9, 2016 | Gold Ribbin' BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay-2nd Heat Green Bay, WI | 48 / 55 (639.3488) | 48 (159.3944) | 49 (153.6800) | 52 (153.1200) | 4 (173.1544) |
| Jul 8, 2016 | Gold Ribbin' BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay-1st Heat Green Bay, WI | 55 / 66 (627.2800) | 38 (164.5256) | 46 (156.5600) | 63 (148.5372) | 50 (157.6572) |
| Jun 3, 2016 | Poor Que Montello, WI | 10 / 30 (645.0968) | 3 (173.1428) | 26 (148.5256) | 14 (164) | 12 (159.4284) |
| May 20, 2016 | BBQ 4 ASTOP Fond du Lac, WI | 20 / 28 (635.3260) | 15 (164.5600) | 23 (151.3716) | 26 (152.5716) | 7 (166.8228) |
| Aug 28, 2015 | 4th Annual Deaths Door Barbecue Washington Island, WI | 29 / 35 (623.6680) | 21 (162.7884) | 31 (153.6112) | 21 (157.6572) | 30 (149.6112) |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Badger Brews & Que Manitowoc, WI | 22 / 30 (631.7828) | 6 (170.2628) | 13 (162.8000) | 30 (142.7428) | 22 (155.9772) |
| Jul 10, 2015 | Gold Ribbin' BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay Green Bay, WI | 59 / 80 (619.9316) | 54 (158.8572) | 65 (153.7144) | 31 (163.4172) | 69 (143.9428) |
| Jun 5, 2015 | Poor Que Montello, WI | 4 / 38 (669.6004) | 13 (164.5488) | 7 (168.5372) | 1 (172.5600) | 10 (163.9544) |
| May 29, 2015 | BBQ 4 ASTOP Fond du Lac, WI | 15 / 23 (643.3260) | 15 (164.5488) | 22 (154.2288) | 8 (162.2512) | 11 (162.2972) |
| May 2, 2015 | The Masters In May - The Classic Appleton, WI | 43 / 47 (621.5428) | 11 (167.9772) | 45 (147.9200) | 46 (151.4056) | 42 (154.2400) |
| May 1, 2015 | The Masters In May Appleton, WI | 31 / 57 (641.0056) | 16 (165.0856) | 55 (141.0744) | 3 (169.7028) | 23 (165.1428) |
| Jul 11, 2014 | Gold Ribbin' BBQ Fest of Greater Green Bay Green Bay, WI | 15 / 42 (639.8628) | 5 (169.1200) | 19 (160.5256) | 8 (163.4400) | 33 (146.7772) |
| Jun 6, 2014 | Poor Que Montello, WI | 19 / 38 (632.4236) | 4 (169.6916) | 24 (153.6804) | 31 (154.2172) | 21 (154.8344) |
| May 2, 2014 | The Masters in May Fremont, WI | 35 / 62 (631.8624) | 42 (155.4056) | 31 (159.9772) | 30 (158.8112) | 35 (157.6684) |
| Sep 6, 2013 | Puckaway Pigfest Montello, WI | 24 / 31 (606.8228) | 28 (148.5372) | 8 (165.1544) | 31 (143.9884) | 24 (149.1428) |
| May 3, 2013 | The Masters in May Fremont, WI | 21 / 48 (622.2860) | 31 (154.2856) | 7 (162.8574) | 38 (149.1428) | 24 (156.0002) |