2001 METROPLEX STRONGMAN CHALLENGE
by JV Askem
NATIONALS
&
METROPLEX STRONGMAN
CHALLENGE
March 16th & 17th, At: Euless, Texas
Reported by: J.V. Askem
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THE ROLLING THUNDER
Left: Rolling Thunder National Champion, Shawn Baker of Lubbuck, TX.
with his winning lift, 200 lbs.
Right: Shawn, the next day is awarded a Brady Stone
from Brady Baskin for winning the Rolling Thunder.
The proceeds from the Rolling Thunder went to
the Whit Baskin Medical Relief Fund.
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THE METROPLEX
The Overall Winner: Chad Smith on the left hefting the 320 lb Brady Stone.
Then on the right hefting a 355 lb log, and he did it easily.
Chad Smith then assists his training partner Shawn Taylor,
who placed in the 250 lb weight class.
250 lb Class Winner: Willie Wessels. On the left Willie pulls
the 60,000 lb fire truck. Then on the right lifting the 320 lb Brady Stone.
Willie only weighed 230 and was the lightest of only 3 men to lift the biggest stone.
The others were Chad Smith and Shawn Taylor.
Left: Last year's winner Buddy Hill pressing a 275 lb log strict.
Right: The lightest competitor, Brian Barzune (147 lbs) successfully carrying
the 600 lb Yoke. Folks, that's over 4 times bodyweight.
Left: The youngest competitor, 14 yr old Cody Musselwhite
Right: 200 lb class winner, Brad Pitt easily lifting a 240 lb log.
God bless Bill Holland and his staff for organizing the much needed North American Strongman Society (NASS). Bill's efforts with fine contests like the Metroplex is just what the sport of strongman needs. Ably assisted by wife Linda, along with referees Randall Devers and Ray McDonald, this affair ran very smoothly.
The implements were very well constructed and heavy as they should be. Also the use of weight classes (175, 200, 225, 250, 275, 300, and +300), along with a teenage and masters class, made this the best grass roots level meet I've been to to date. Keep them coming Bill.
North American Strongman Society’s
Metroplex Strongman Challenge 2001
West Park, Euless, Texas
March 17, 2001
Results
Teenage Division Harness Brady Stones Super Yoke Log Total
Pull Pts.
175 Weight Class T/Pl/Pts Stones/Time/Pl/Pts T/Pl/Pts W/Pl/Pts
Chase Blackman 0 2s/12/2/9 0 115/2/9 18
Shane Musslewhite 63.4/1/10 3/9/1/10 13.9/1/10 160/1/10 40
Cody Musslewhite 0 2/14.3/3/8 19/7/2/9 105/3/8 25
200 Weight Class
Daniel Crutzer 53.5/1/10 4/38.7/1/10 7.2/2/9 205/1/10 39
Matt Mancuso 81.8/2/9 4/39.1/2/9 7.1/1/10 200/2/9 37
SHW Class
Jeremy Fowler 43.6/1/10 2/10.0/1/10 14/1/10 200/1/10 40
Masters Division
200 Weight Class
Randy Simms 65/1/10 4/32.9/1/10 34.9/1/10 175/1/10 40
225 Weight Class
Joe Musslewhite 81.2/1/10 2/15.3/1/10 17.9/1/10 170/1/10 40
North American Strongman Society’s
Metroplex Strongman Challenge 2001
West Park, Euless, Texas
March 17, 2001
Results
Lightweight Open Men
Event Harness Pull Baskin Stones Super Yoke Log Total
Press Points
175 Weight Class Time/pl/pts stn/time/pl/pts time.pl/pts wt/pl/pts
Trey Blackman 60.7/3/8 2/69.8/3/8 0 160/2/8.5 24.5
Kevin DeRushia 43/1/10 3/25/2/9 0 160/2/8.5 27.5
Brian Barzune 51/2/9 3/20.9/1/10 38.2/1/10 170/1/10 39
200 Weight Class
Brad Pitt 52.4/2/9 4/23.1/1/10 15.5/2/9 240/1/10 38
Mike Coon 54.4/3/8 1/7/3/8 10.9/1/10 205/2/9 35
Marc Patrick 44.3/1/10 1/7.8/4/7 27.8/4/7 180/3/8 32
Sean Baker 60.6/4/7 1/25/5/6 26.4/3/8 165/4/7 28
David Easley 0 2/15.8/2/9 0 160/5/6 15
225 Weight Class
Jeff Neuhalfen 46/4/7 4/37.8/2/9 11/2/9 210/3/8 33
Donovan Rascon 33.9/2/9 2/10.5/5/6 14.5/3/8 240/1/10 33
Tie was broken by BW and Neuhalfen was 4 lbs lighter
Jeff McCreary 43.3/3/8 3/24/4/7 34.5/5/6 175/5/6 27
James Griggs 46.6/5/6 3/15.7/3/8 21.4/4/7 200/4/7 28
Mike Potts 33.3/1/10 4/34/1/10 10.2/1/10 225/2/9 39
North American Strongman Society’s
Metroplex Strongman Challenge 2001
West Park, Euless, Texas
March 17, 2001
Results
Open Heavyweight Men Harness Stones Super Yoke Log Total
Pull Press Points
time/pl/pts stone/time/pl/pts time/pl/pts wt/pl/pts250 Weight Class
Willie Wessels 30.9/2/9 5/54.2/2/9 9/1/10 275/1/10 38
Dan Balestieri 28.4/1/10 3/25.2/3/8 42.3/3/8 225/3/8 34
Shawn Taylor 37.2/3/8 5/29.8/1/10 12/2/9 250/2/9 36
Brad Morris 102/4/7 2/28.9/4/7 0 150/4/7 21
275 Weight Class
Jason Appleberry 31.3/2/9 4/50.9/2/9 18.7/1/10 220/2/9 37
Buddy Hill 29.4/1/10 4/29.3/1/10 22.7/2/9 265/1/10 39
300 Weight Class
Shawn Baker 27.9/1/10 4/62.3/2/9 47/2/9 220/3/8 36
Derrick McPherson 29/2/9 3/14/3/8 36.6/1/10 240/1/9.5 36.5
Gary Gibbs 48.5/4/7 2/24.8/4/7 134/3/8 240/1/9.5 31.5
Scott Hall 33.1/3/8 4/24.5/1/10 0—Injured 0 18
SHW Class (301+)
Sam Clarkson 31.1/4/7 3/13.9/2/9 13/2/9 265/3/8 33
Ernie Simpson 50/7/4 3/24/4/7 16/3/8 260/4/6.5 25.5
Steve Dmytrow 26.5/3/8 3/25.3/5/6 30.9/5/6 275/2/9 26
David McCaskill 39.5/6/5 3/23.9/3/8 29.8/4/7 255/6/5 25
Duane Hamman 25.5/2/9 2/7.8/6/5 0 260/4/6.5 20.5
Chad Smith 25.4/1/10 5/87.1/1/10 6.6/1/10 355/1/10 40
North American Strongman Society’s
Metroplex Strongman Challenge 2001
West Park, Euless, Texas
March 17, 2001
Results
Overall Open Mens Lighweight Top 5 Only
1. Mike Potts Woodward, Oklahoma 37 points
2. Donovan Rascon Waxahachie, Texas 28.5 points
3. Jeff Neuhalfen Millington, Tennessee 28 points
4. Brad Pitt Saint Louis, Missouri 27.5 points
5. James Griggs Tulsa, Oklahoma 21 points
Overall Open Mens Heavyweight Top 5 Only
1. Chad Smith Denison, Texas 40 points
2. Willie Wessels Saint Louis, Missouri 28.5 points
3. Buddy Hill Tyler, Texas 20.5 points
4. Steve Dmytrow Dearborn, Michigan 18.5 points
5. Sam Clarkson Dallas, Texas 17.5 points
Special thanks to the following, City of Euless, Rick Herold, Ray McDonald, Lee Koontz, Dr. Pepper Bottling, Phil Veltman, Randall Deaver, Crystal Biddel, Donie Castillo, Linda Holland, Edmond Harkins, Zula Harkins, Tim and anyone else I might have forgotten. Ironmind Enterprises, Brady Baskin & Sarah.
Special Note: Over the two days of events. The Strongman Community was able to raise over $2000 for the Whit Baskin Medical Relief Fund. Well Done All
Bill Holland, Founder
North American Strongman Society
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