Famous Hollywood Park race track was the site for the 15th Annual World's Championship on November 1, 1981. Over 60 contestants representing Regions, States and Foreign Countries such as England, Scandinavia, Canada, Mexico and Australia fired up their pots for the $20,000 check for the World's best chili cook. Fred Drexel, the California State champion, with his "Butterfield Stage Line" chili went to the winners' circle as World's best chili cook and a check for $20,000. Susan Airhart from Houston, Texas was second, New Mexico's Rick Owens was third, Harry Coleman fourth and 1979 World's Champions, Joe & Shirley Stewart, took fifth place honors.