The Texas Motor Speedway BBQ Showdown returns with $5,000 in cash prizes up for grabs during the May 2-4 Würth 400 NASCAR triple-header weekend.

Entrants will compete in three categories – one-half chicken, pork spare ribs and brisket – in this IBCA-sanctioned event that will award the top five places in each category.

Chef check-in will be Friday, May 2, with the judging taking place the following day. Turn-in times will be at Noon (chicken), 1:30 p.m. (ribs) and 3 p.m. (brisket). The judging location will be inside the white tent at the north entrance into the infield campground, directly across from the Turn 4 paddock on Allison Avenue near the North Tunnel.

The winners will be announced Sunday, May 4, on stage prior to the day’s main course – the Würth 400 presented by Liquid Moly NASCAR Cup Series race.

The entry fee is $500 and includes the following:

·      Two 20 x 40 infield spots (1 for RV and 1 for Smoker)

·      Two weekend infield wristbands (does not include grandstand seating)

There will also be a separate winner-take-all brisket taco jackpot competition. Buy-in is an additional $20 and the winner will claim the full pot.

Click HERE to register today. With the Texas Motor Speedway BBQ Showdown being an IBCA-sanctioned event, please click HERE for the competition rules.

Fans will get a full plate of NASCAR action with all three national series competing at Texas Motor Speedway. There will be a race every day, beginning with the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 on the evening of Friday, May 2 (7 p.m.). The Xfinity Series will be featured Saturday, May 3, with the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 beginning at 1 p.m. The weekend culminates with the Cup Series Würth 400 presented by Liqui Moly on Sunday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m.