High-water mark
665.0744
career-best overall
92.4% of a perfect 720
Their best day on record: 665.0744 at Horse Town Brew n Que Festival — 92.4% of a perfect 720.
- Master
- May 29, 2015
STOKED TO SMOKE
STOKED TO SMOKE is a competition barbecue team with 12 Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) contests on record between 2014 and 2020. Their best overall finish is 23rd of 26 at the 2014 Down Town Throw Down (2014). They are ranked #5464 of 6,491 teams in the KCBS power rankings.
At a glance (the record in numbers)
Rating
1452
peak 1452 · rated over 12 contests
Contests
12
in the data
First seen
May 23, 2014
latest Jan 17, 2020 · 5.7 years on the trail
Grand champs
0
0 reserve
Category wins
0
0 podiums
Overall top-10s
0
0% of 12 contests
Avg finish
top 75%
overall standings
Perfect 180s
0
Current form
644.66 ▲
last 5 Master vs avg 644.08 (+0.58)
Walk rate
25%
contests with a top-10 call
Consistency
±9.73
spread of their Master overall scores (lower = steadier)
Strongest meat
Chicken
avg 163.50 · weakest Brisket (158.62)
Road miles
4,736
across 12 mapped stops · furthest 1,203 mi
Schedule strength
53%
of rated fields were softer than their average draw (1569)
Purse competed for
$46K
listed at 3 contests — purses, not winnings
State championships
0 🏅
won from 4 state-championship entries
Master avg
644.08 / 720
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 ↗ | Master | #655 (120 pts) | #696 (120 pts) | #636 (150 pts) | #706 (120 pts) | #681 (120 pts) |
| 2019 ↗ | Master | #1471 (120 pts) | #1593 (120 pts) | #1240 (195 pts) | #1578 (120 pts) | #1536 (120 pts) |
| 2017 ↗ | Master | #2212 (60 pts) | #1384 (210 pts) | #2304 (60 pts) | #2260 (60 pts) | #2266 (60 pts) |
| 2016 ↗ | Master | #1775 (120 pts) | #1649 (165 pts) | #1884 (120 pts) | #1818 (130 pts) | #1611 (165 pts) |
| 2015 ↗ | Master | #1372 (180 pts) | #1476 (180 pts) | #1069 (310 pts) | #1281 (240 pts) | #1144 (265 pts) |
| 2014 ↗ | Master | #2700 (60 pts) | #2713 (60 pts) | #2120 (85 pts) | #2715 (60 pts) | #2122 (80 pts) |
Overall rank by season
Teams like this (closest power rating)
The teams rated closest to STOKED TO SMOKE, each with one reason worth a look.
105 rated teams sit within a point of this rating, so a place on this list means the numbers match — no more than that.
#5,461 of the rated field
- Contests
- 12
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 0%
- Peak
- 1452
This is the highest they've ever been rated, 12 rated contests in — a team sitting at its own career peak.
⚔ Compare careers#5,467 of the rated field
- Contests
- 12
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 17%
- Peak
- 1501
Careers of much the same size, 12 contests to 12, so neither rating has had more chance to settle than the other.
⚔ Compare careers#5,477 of the rated field
- Contests
- 9
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 11%
- Peak
- 1452
Level with STOKED TO SMOKE on power rating, which is the whole reason they're on the list.
⚔ Compare careers#5,476 of the rated field
- Contests
- 9
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 0%
- Peak
- 1452
Both teams' first contest in the data came in 2014.
⚔ Compare careers#5,482 of the rated field
- Contests
- 9
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 0%
- Peak
- 1452
This is the highest they've ever been rated, 9 rated contests in — a team sitting at its own career peak.
⚔ Compare careers#5,481 of the rated field
- Contests
- 9
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 0%
- Peak
- 1452
This is the highest they've ever been rated, 9 rated contests in — a team sitting at its own career peak.
⚔ Compare careersFamiliar foes (most-met opponents in overall standings — one meeting per contest)
| Opponent | Meetings | Ahead | Behind | Win rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOOT N' BOOTY BBQ | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| THE PIT CREW BBQ OF AZ | 8 | 1 | 7 | 13% | ⚔ compare |
| BIG POPPA SMOKERS | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| COW TIPPIN BBQ | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| Bad Boyz BBQ | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| Your Behind BBQ | 7 | 1 | 6 | 14% | ⚔ compare |
| The BBQ Asylum | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| Rhythm n QUE | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| KNIFE PORK AND SPOON | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| MONSOON BBQ | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| SMOKERS PURGATORY | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| DJS SMOKIN' BBQ | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% | ⚔ compare |
| SHIG NINJA BBQ | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% | ⚔ compare |
| CLOUD OF SMOKE BBQ | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% | ⚔ compare |
| Burnin and Lootin | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
By meat
| Category | Entries | Calls | Wins | Podiums | Best | Worst | Average | Avg finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 147.3944 | 163.50 | top 66% |
| Pork Ribs | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 174.8916 | 148.5944 | 162.36 | top 56% |
| Pork | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 168.5600 | 147.3828 | 160.14 | top 68% |
| Brisket | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 169.1200 | 149.0400 | 158.62 | top 67% |
“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) | 6 | 0 | top 77% |
| Large (40+) | 6 | 0 | top 73% |
Repeat visits (contests they've cooked twice or more)
| Contest | Visits | Best | GCs | Avg finish | Last visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge | 2 | 40 | 0 | top 72% | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Best Dam Barbecue | 2 | 26 | 0 | top 76% | May 27, 2016 |
More numbers
Busiest season
2019
3 contests
Contests a season
2
across 6 seasons in the data
Most contests held in
AZ
6 of 12 contests · 3 states in all
Contests visited
10
2 of them more than once
Opponents faced
280
finished ahead 142 times, behind 383
Longest layoff
1.3 yrs
May 27, 2016 → Sep 29, 2017
Milestones (the firsts, the round numbers and the personal bests)
20201 milestone
- Most recent contest Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge
20191 milestone
- 10th tracked contest 7th Annual Show Low BBQ Throw down
20171 milestone
- Career-best single call (Chicken)176 Rim County BBQ Classic and Testicle Festival
20153 milestones
- First call Smokin In Mesquite BBQ Championship
- First overall past 90% of a perfect score665.0744 Horse Town Brew n Que Festival
- Career-best overall score665.0744 Horse Town Brew n Que Festival
20142 milestones
- First tracked contest 10th Annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge
- Peak power rating (1492) 10th Annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge
Power rating over time (1500 = average; recomputed nightly)
📈 Biggest rating jumps
| Swing | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | Horse Town Brew n Que Festival | May 29, 2015 |
| +0.2 | 7th Annual Show Low BBQ Throw down | May 3, 2019 |
| +0.1 | Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge | Jan 17, 2020 |
📉 Toughest weekends
| Swing | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| -9.5 | 2014 Down Town Throw Down | Dec 12, 2014 |
| -8.1 | 10th Annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge | May 23, 2014 |
| -6.9 | Best Dam Barbecue | May 22, 2015 |
| -6.9 | Arizona National BBQ Stampede | Dec 27, 2019 |
| -5.2 | Smokin In Mesquite BBQ Championship | May 2, 2015 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | top 68% | 90.2% | 90.2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | top 78% | 90.5% | 89.7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% | top 75% | 88.3% | 88.3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | top 71% | 90.5% | 90% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67% | top 72% | 92.4% | 90.3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | top 84% | 87.8% | 87.5% |
Contest history (click a row for the event, a column to sort)
| Date | Event | Overall | Chicken | Ribs | Pork | Brisket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2020 | Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge 🏅 Bullhead City, AZ | 40 / 59 (649.5544) | 34 (166.2628) | 23 (166.2744) | 36 (162.7884) | 46 (154.2288) |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Arizona National BBQ Stampede 🏅 Phoenix, AZ | 40 / 44 (642.7088) | 26 (166.2516) | 21 (169.1084) | — | 41 (153.6916) |
| May 3, 2019 | 7th Annual Show Low BBQ Throw down 🏅 Show Low, AZ | 30 / 45 (651.8972) | 39 (160.5944) | 14 (168.5372) | 29 (165.1200) | 30 (157.6456) |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Challenge 🏅 Bullhead City, AZ | 48 / 63 (643.2684) | 51 (162.2628) | 21 (166.2628) | 32 (165.7028) | 54 (149.0400) |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Rim County BBQ Classic and Testicle Festival Payson, AZ | 27 / 36 (635.8744) | 4 (176) | 30 (155.9428) | 31 (149.1544) | 26 (154.7772) |
| May 27, 2016 | Best Dam Barbecue Boulder City, NV | 26 / 36 (644.0344) | 20 (166.2628) | 33 (148.5944) | 23 (165.1772) | 19 (164) |
| May 6, 2016 | 4th Annual BBQ Throwdown Show Low, AZ | 27 / 39 (651.8168) | 21 (166.8228) | 26 (161.6456) | 31 (160.5256) | 22 (162.8228) |
| May 29, 2015 | Horse Town Brew n Que Festival Norco, CA | 43 / 75 (665.0744) | 41 (166.8456) | 9 (174.8916) | 59 (161.6800) | 53 (161.6572) |
| May 22, 2015 | Best Dam Barbecue Boulder City, NV | 30 / 38 (647.8972) | 33 (161.6800) | 16 (163.9544) | 13 (168.5600) | 33 (153.7028) |
| May 2, 2015 | Smokin In Mesquite BBQ Championship Mesquite, NV | 33 / 41 (637.0396) | 25 (165.7140) | 35 (154.8228) | 39 (147.3828) | 9 (169.1200) |
| Dec 12, 2014 | 2014 Down Town Throw Down Las Vegas, NV | 23 / 26 (631.9088) | 26 (147.3944) | 21 (156.5600) | 11 (166.2744) | 17 (161.6800) |
| May 23, 2014 | 10th Annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge Boulder City, NV | 28 / 35 (627.8860) | 31 (155.9656) | 20 (161.6804) | 34 (149.1200) | 21 (161.1200) |