Sponsored Teams

Family Tradition BBQ started as a backyard hobby that grew into a family passion in the spring of 2023.

The team consists of Head Pit Master Shawn Stanger, Tina Looker (MOM), and Pitt Crew Nikki (Shawn’s wife), and our family friend Mike. 

Now with 2025 behind us and more than enough accolades to keep us revved toward a new season in 2026!  We call out to you, our loyal supporters, for your financial assistance once again.

After successfully competing in 21 backyard and master’s series competitions for 2025 here is a list of some of our numerous accomplishments; 

• 1 Grand Champion

• 2  Reserve Grand Champion

• 15 top 5 finishes

• 4 1st place rib calls 15 top 5 overall finishes 

• 6 top 3 finishes in chicken

• 5 top 5 finishes in pork

• 5 top 5 finishes in brisket

• 1st place ribs Iowa BBQ society TOY (Team of the Year) finish

• 3rd place chicken Iowa BBQ Society TOY finish

• 4th place overall  Iowa BBQ Society TOY finish

We are motivated to increase that number this year and hence increase our visibility as well as add to the awards and recognition as our experience level advances.

We pride ourselves in supporting local charities, in our first season we participated in cooking for multiple fundraising events. In 2025 we created and hosted a cancer benefit bbq competition (Smoke Out Cancer, Melrose, IA) raising over $5000 in proceeds, all given to the recipient.  Multiple community outreach events such as coaching at-risk youth in a bbq cook off.

We successfully organized and executed the food portion of an annual Veterans event at Elk Rock State Park in July, “Whiskers and Vets” where we fed over one hundred veterans and their families. We are the first to be asked to be a permanent food vendor in the over 15-year history of this event.

We spend our off-season in preparation of the competition that 2026 will bring by creating an exemplary product whether it be for competition or for our volunteer projects. We have been attending classes and communing with fellow competitors to share knowledge and gain skill. We prefer locally sourced fresh meat, and use it whenever we can, supporting local farmers. Testing seasonings and other sauces as well has helped pass time this winter ensuring we bring the best of the best to the table this year! We have a few new seasoning sponsors this year as well as a new sauce sponsor, so we are planning on spicing things up in a new way this year!

We can also provide any catering needs you, your friends and family can think of.

Electrified BBQ – Berryton, Kansas

Based out of Berryton, Electrified BBQ is a competitive Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) team powered by passion, precision, and a serious love for great barbecue. Team members Kyle Williams and Tana Mock bring a balance of grit and refinement to the pit, blending traditional low-and-slow techniques with a relentless focus on flavor, tenderness, and presentation.

Since firing up on the KCBS circuit, Electrified BBQ has steadily built momentum and earned respect across the region with strong, consistent finishes in 2025:

 2025 Competition Highlights

Smoke on the Water – 8th Place Brisket, 20th Overall

Jesse James BBQ Cookout –

3rd Brisket • 9th Ribs • 10th Pork •

2nd Pork Loin • 2nd Pork Chop • 8th Overall

K of C Smokeout – 7th Chicken • 7th Brisket • 7th Overall

McLouth BBQ Blowout – 1st Chicken • 2nd Brisket • 10th Overall

From first-place chicken calls to top-three brisket finishes, Kyle and Tana continue to prove that Electrified BBQ is a team on the rise. Known for balanced flavor profiles, clean boxes, and consistent execution, they compete with intensity but never lose sight of why they started — the love of smoke, fire, and community.

When the smokers roll into a contest, Electrified BBQ brings the heat — and leaves a charge at every awards ceremony.

Kyle Williams & Tana Mock 

Bare Knuckle BBQ is a competition barbecue team proudly representing Shawnee, Kansas. Built on hard work, determination, and a passion for authentic barbecue, our team embraces the same grit and toughness that inspired our name. We believe championship BBQ isn’t given—it’s earned through long nights at the smoker, attention to every detail, and a relentless pursuit of perfection.

From competition chicken and ribs to pork and brisket, we focus on delivering bold flavors, clean presentation, and consistent results. Every contest is an opportunity to learn, improve, and compete against some of the best pitmasters in the country.

While we love chasing trophies and hearing our name called at awards, the heart of Bare Knuckle BBQ is the camaraderie, friendships, and tradition that make the barbecue community special. Whether we’re cooking for judges, friends, or family, our mission remains the same: produce unforgettable barbecue and represent Kansas with pride.

Muppets of Smoke is a competition barbecue team from Independence, Missouri, founded by husband-and-wife team Jared "Kermit" Ham and Raechelle "Ms. Piggy" Ham. United by their passion for barbecue, music, and having a good time, they bring personality, dedication, and championship-level determination to every competition they enter.

Known for their unique Muppets-inspired identity and love of all things smoke and fire, Jared and Raechelle have built Muppets of Smoke into more than just a barbecue team—it's a reflection of their friendship, humor, and commitment to the craft of barbecue. Whether they're cooking ribs through the night, dialing in recipes, or sharing laughs with fellow pitmasters, they embrace the community and traditions that make barbecue special.

Fueled by hard work, creativity, and a passion for great food, Muppets of Smoke strives to deliver unforgettable flavors while representing Independence, Missouri, wherever the smoke takes them.

Motto:

"Smoke. Music. Family. Championship Flavor."