Their Steak Championships Contest Rules: https://p22.9de.myftpupload.com/contest-rules/
#6 under Cooking Rules, from the rules link above, reads:
Enhanced grill marks or sear marks are not encouraged and are criteria for deducting points for both presentation and taste. According to Meathead from www.amazingribs.com, "the goal is to get a golden to brown color on as much surface as possible."
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