An Oklahoma barbecue team won top prize over the weekend at the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue."Clark Crew BBQ" from Yukon claimed the title of grand champion at the 31st Annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee, according to officials with the company.As grand champion, Clark Crew BBQ earned $25,000 and the chance to defend its title next year, officials said. “World Champions – pretty dang cool,” said pitmaster Travis Clark. “Just proud of my team, that’s about all I can say. There are a lot of people that play a part in what we do, and we are so appreciative of all of them. What a way to end the year! Now we have to get the doors open on our new restaurant!”Clark Crew BBQ, a team led by Travis and Kimberly Clark, began competing in barbecue events in 2013 and has amassed over 650 top 10 awards including the overall title at the 2017 American Royal World Series of Barbecue®. To compete in The Jack™, domestic teams must win a state championship with at least 25 teams or a competition of 50 teams or win one of the premiere barbecue competitions in the U.S., Memphis in May, American Royal Open or Houston World’s Championship Bar-B-Que, which qualifies a team for an automatic berth. During the championship competition, each team competes in seven categories – Pork Ribs, Pork Shoulder/Butts, Beef Brisket, Chicken, Dessert, Cook’s Choice, and Jack Daniel’s Sauce.The family told KOCO 5 that its restaurant will open in November at 3510 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. In 2018, another Oklahoma BBQ spot, Butcher Barbecue in Wellston earned the title of grand champion at the competition.

An Oklahoma barbecue team won top prize over the weekend at the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue.

"Clark Crew BBQ" from Yukon claimed the title of grand champion at the 31st Annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee, according to officials with the company.


As grand champion, Clark Crew BBQ earned $25,000 and the chance to defend its title next year, officials said.

“World Champions – pretty dang cool,” said pitmaster Travis Clark. “Just proud of my team, that’s about all I can say. There are a lot of people that play a part in what we do, and we are so appreciative of all of them. What a way to end the year! Now we have to get the doors open on our new restaurant!”

Clark Crew BBQ, a team led by Travis and Kimberly Clark, began competing in barbecue events in 2013 and has amassed over 650 top 10 awards including the overall title at the 2017 American Royal World Series of Barbecue®.

To compete in The Jack™, domestic teams must win a state championship with at least 25 teams or a competition of 50 teams or win one of the premiere barbecue competitions in the U.S., Memphis in May, American Royal Open or Houston World’s Championship Bar-B-Que, which qualifies a team for an automatic berth.

During the championship competition, each team competes in seven categories – Pork Ribs, Pork Shoulder/Butts, Beef Brisket, Chicken, Dessert, Cook’s Choice, and Jack Daniel’s Sauce.

The family told KOCO 5 that its restaurant will open in November at 3510 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City.

In 2018, another Oklahoma BBQ spot, Butcher Barbecue in Wellston earned the title of grand champion at the competition.