The Wild West International Rally is a full on FIA event. Timing, rules, may differ slightly from most rally events in the country but the roads and challenges therein are what brings teams back year after year. This year, with 30+ entries the field was diverse and every car class had several competitors. On the eve of the rally, the skies opened up and there was a massive downpour, leading to some soggy, nasty, slippy stages for the first leg of the rally. Day 2 was what rallyists would call 'ideal' conditions. Not too dry, not too soggy, perfect day for blasting off through

"We had some issues on Saturday,” Subie Gal Racing team driver Jamie Thomas explained, “The car has been experiencing a random misfire code that is not consistent, nor have we been able to pinpoint it... thus we struggled to get going there for a bit. We were quick, but we were not "Fast." On Sunday, as the misfire returned, I decided to trick the computer and 'clear' the code, thus allowing the car to get up and go (until the code returned)... and we went! This trick allowed us to finally get moving... car felt good, Matt did great, Crew held us together - just overall a fantastic weekend!! Thanks to sponsors, crew and supporters!"

"We... were... fast!," team navigator Matt Gauger stated, "This rally went really well for us, I think we can make this thing work! It was fun....!"

Jamie and Matt are proud to announce they have now secured the 2004 Class Championship in the Northern Pacific SCCA PGT Class as well as the NorthWest Region Driver Class 2. Jamie and team are also currently leading the Western States Rally Championship PGT Class as well with three points paying events remaining in the 2004 Championship.