Brad Leighninger is the head pitmaster for the championship winning Gettin' Basted Competition BBQ Team. This team has finished no less than 7th place in the last 6 consecutive KCBS Team of the Year standings - winning it out right 2 of those years. They are also the current points leader for 2021. This consistency qualifies Brad as THE MAN in barbecue to beat, no matter who you are.