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Press Releases by Jamie Thomas
April 28, 2004
Jamie "Subie Gal" Thomas Finds Success at Oregon Trail ProRally
Veronia/Hillsboro, OR: The Subie Gal Racing team was successful in
its quest for a strong finish at the Oregon Trail ProRally, the
second round of the SCCA ProRally National Championship held in Veronia,
Oregon. The team battled hard all weekend and found itself 12th
overall (team personal best!) in the ProRally, with a strong 2nd place
finish in PGT car class. In the ClubRally portions of the event, the
team also finished 2nd in PGT both days, earning 5th overall in the
Trails End ClubRally.
This year a three-day event, the organizers tried something new by
introducing two small stages and a “drag race” held on Friday evening at
Portland International Raceway, thus exposing the motorsport of rally to
an entirely new audience. Most of the teams enjoyed the opportunity to
share their sport with a new audience. Conditions were nearly ideal as
typical Northwest spring weather went elsewhere. The sun was out,
the temperature at 70F. The weekend's stages were technical, windy,
loose in places, and hidden mud slicks.
“Things started off fairly difficult for us this weekend, logistics-wise,”
explained Subie Gal Racing team driver Jamie Thomas. “All the
preparations in the world cannot prepare you for these last-minute
demons that creep up, but it worked out in the long run and we finished
really well. The surface out there was very, very loose in spots, and
the stages were technical; yet I thought they were fun to drive – guess
those are my kinds of roads!“
Subie Gal Team Co-driver Matt Gauger laughed, "Jamie is fast ... faster
than I am. We were really moving on some of those stages; the car felt
great.”
The team's success puts it on top of the Northern Pacific & Western
States Rally Championship in the PGT car class, as well as earning the team
some points in the National ProRally Championship. The Oregon Trail
ProRally is to be televised on SPEED channel. Check your local
listings for dates/times.
Next Event: Rim of the World ProRally – May 7/8 - www.RimoftheWorldRally.com
Subie Gal Racing team thanks 2004 season sponsors: Carter Subaru,
Allsubaru.com, Need-Desire.com, StonGard.com, RallyPerformance.com,
CavettRally.com, Smart-Service.com, IonPerformance.com, Rallitek.com,
Nasioc.com, Grillcraft.com, Karttrak, Dave Clark Motorsports,
WoodinvilleWindshield.com, Shaneyfeltmotorsports.com, and the Subie Gal
Supporters.
Very Special Thanks to Crew members: Nick, Curt, Gordon, Beth, Ryan,
Mark, Dan, and to Russ for the use of his awesome trailer! Thanks, gang!
Member of the NorthWest Region SCCA SCCA Regional Achievement Award
Winner (1996-2003)
SCCA RECORD SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW!!!
For more information contact:
Info@subiegal.com
www.SubieGalRacing.com
©2004 Subie Gal Racing.com
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