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BBQ Showdown

Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4, 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of speed, smoke, and sizzling competition at the Texas Motor Speedway BBQ Showdown, happening during the WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY race weekend! Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a backyard BBQ enthusiast, this is your ultimate chance to showcase your skills, fire up the grill, and go head-to-head with some of the best in the game.

With a mouthwatering $5,000 payout on the line, the stakes are high, and the flavors will be even hotter! Bring your best recipes, perfect your techniques, and prove you have what it takes to rise to the top. The competition will be fierce, but the rewards—bragging rights, cash prizes, and a chance to be crowned BBQ champion—make it all worth it.

Don't miss out on this epic showdown of smoke and spice! Register today and take your shot at BBQ glory at the Texas Motor Speedway!

Event Information

Friday, May 2 check-in along with the Head Cooks meeting taking place that evening. 

Three Categories:

-     One Half Chicken

-     Pork Spare Ribs

-     Brisket

Judging will take place on Saturday, May 3rd. 

Head Cook turn in for the following:

-     12:00p One Half Chicken

-     1:30p Pork Spare Ribs

-     3:00p Brisket

Awards presented for the Top 5 Places on the Pre-Race Stage, Sunday before the WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY race

$5000 Payout!

Event Rules