James Burns of Point, Texas, won the 2015 CASI Terlingua International Chili Championship. His page ends with a light-hearted suggestion of a drink while the chili is judged.
How they cook
Chili grind is browned with a few drops of hot sauce, cooked in a broth-and-tomato base with two floated serranos, rested up to an hour, and finished with a second spice mix 30 to 45 minutes before turn-in.