| Subie Gal | 09-10-2003 11:25 AM |
PR: Subie Gal Racing Secures Championship at Wild West
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[b]Injured... but still running.... [/b]
[img]http://www.subiegal.com/images/RALLIES/Wild%20West%202003/subie%20gal%20impreza%20wrx_ouch1.jpg[/img]
[b]Subie Gal Racing Secures Championship at Wild West[/b]
[i]For Immediate Release - September 10,2003[/i]
Olympia, WA - Subie Gal Racing came into their home event � the FIA sanctioned Wild West Club Rallies - knowing things were not 100%. This 3 day event would challenge the team with varying conditions, rough roads, and lack of experience with the SCCA provided stage notes - but at the end of the event, Burnsie the Rally Wagon was still standing, and the team secured the Northern Pacific Division Championship in the PGT car class!
For the second time, driver Jamie Thomas and Co-Driver Matt Gauger were accepting the trying task of learning to use stage notes. This has been a bit of a struggle for the team but they�re determined to see it through as eventually the notes WILL make the team faster overall. This was not the only struggle facing the Rally Wagon this weekend. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the team had to begin the rally with STOCK brake pads � this is not optimum in any way, especially with a 22mile special stage. Mid-way into the 22mile stage (ss2) the brakes were completely gone, making the car much harder to control and to slow efficiently.
�I�m NEVER doing that again!� Subie Gal Racing team driver Jamie Thomas stated adamantly, �If we do not have racing pads, I�m not running. It�s simply too dangerous and way too risky. The stock pads were absolutely worthless and it took me 2 good �offs� and a spin to figure out how to slow the car down without them. �too many close calls.��
At the first service break, the team located a set of racing pads provided by another rally team (Dave and Rick Hintz) which they then used throughout the rest of the rally without incident.
Sunday�s stages challenged the team in a different way � lack of grip. The team ran out of tires and ran on some well worn out rally meats. Eventually they paid the price when they lost grip at high speed, left the road, careened into a ditch and damaged the passenger side of the car. Both driver and co-driver were unhurt, but the rally wagon had suffered his first significant damage.
�It was a little rough out there, but we hung in there.� stated co-driver Matt Gauger with a grin, �I think we can go after this [Western States] championship, but we have to do it right with the right equipment!�
The Wagon battled on throughout the weekend to earn 1st place in PGT in both ClubRally events � the points earned this weekend have now secured the Subie Gal Racing team the 2003 Northern Pacific PGT Championship � as well as moved them within 30 points of the new Western States Rally Championship (currently 2nd).
Next Event (tentative) � Colorado Cog Rally � Sept 19-21 [url]http://www.coloradocog.com/2003/comp/comphome.htm[/url]
Subie Gal Racing team thanks season sponsors: Carter Subaru, [url]www.allsubaru.com,[/url] [url]www.StonGard.com,[/url] PerformanceGraffix, [url]www.AVSport.net,[/url] Dave Clark Motorsports, Smart Service, [url]www.IonPerformance.com,[/url] [url]www.Hurrikainracing.com,[/url] [url]www.Rallitek.com,[/url] [url]www.WRXtra.com,[/url] [url]www.Grillcraft.com[/url] and the Subie Gal Supporters
Very Very Special Thanks to our Crew as always!!! - Nick, Curt, Mike, Gordon & Beth
Member of the NorthWest Region SCCA - [url]http://www.nwr-scca.org[/url] SCCA Regional Achievement Award Winner (1996-2002) an SCCA RECORD SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW!!!
[i]For more information contact:
[email][email�protected][/email]
[url]www.subiegalracing.com[/url]
�2003 Subie Gal Racing.com[/i]
[img]http://www.subiegal.com/images/RALLIES/Wild%20West%202003/subie%20gal%20impreza%20wrx_ouch1.jpg[/img]
[b]Subie Gal Racing Secures Championship at Wild West[/b]
[i]For Immediate Release - September 10,2003[/i]
Olympia, WA - Subie Gal Racing came into their home event � the FIA sanctioned Wild West Club Rallies - knowing things were not 100%. This 3 day event would challenge the team with varying conditions, rough roads, and lack of experience with the SCCA provided stage notes - but at the end of the event, Burnsie the Rally Wagon was still standing, and the team secured the Northern Pacific Division Championship in the PGT car class!
For the second time, driver Jamie Thomas and Co-Driver Matt Gauger were accepting the trying task of learning to use stage notes. This has been a bit of a struggle for the team but they�re determined to see it through as eventually the notes WILL make the team faster overall. This was not the only struggle facing the Rally Wagon this weekend. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the team had to begin the rally with STOCK brake pads � this is not optimum in any way, especially with a 22mile special stage. Mid-way into the 22mile stage (ss2) the brakes were completely gone, making the car much harder to control and to slow efficiently.
�I�m NEVER doing that again!� Subie Gal Racing team driver Jamie Thomas stated adamantly, �If we do not have racing pads, I�m not running. It�s simply too dangerous and way too risky. The stock pads were absolutely worthless and it took me 2 good �offs� and a spin to figure out how to slow the car down without them. �too many close calls.��
At the first service break, the team located a set of racing pads provided by another rally team (Dave and Rick Hintz) which they then used throughout the rest of the rally without incident.
Sunday�s stages challenged the team in a different way � lack of grip. The team ran out of tires and ran on some well worn out rally meats. Eventually they paid the price when they lost grip at high speed, left the road, careened into a ditch and damaged the passenger side of the car. Both driver and co-driver were unhurt, but the rally wagon had suffered his first significant damage.
�It was a little rough out there, but we hung in there.� stated co-driver Matt Gauger with a grin, �I think we can go after this [Western States] championship, but we have to do it right with the right equipment!�
The Wagon battled on throughout the weekend to earn 1st place in PGT in both ClubRally events � the points earned this weekend have now secured the Subie Gal Racing team the 2003 Northern Pacific PGT Championship � as well as moved them within 30 points of the new Western States Rally Championship (currently 2nd).
Next Event (tentative) � Colorado Cog Rally � Sept 19-21 [url]http://www.coloradocog.com/2003/comp/comphome.htm[/url]
Subie Gal Racing team thanks season sponsors: Carter Subaru, [url]www.allsubaru.com,[/url] [url]www.StonGard.com,[/url] PerformanceGraffix, [url]www.AVSport.net,[/url] Dave Clark Motorsports, Smart Service, [url]www.IonPerformance.com,[/url] [url]www.Hurrikainracing.com,[/url] [url]www.Rallitek.com,[/url] [url]www.WRXtra.com,[/url] [url]www.Grillcraft.com[/url] and the Subie Gal Supporters
Very Very Special Thanks to our Crew as always!!! - Nick, Curt, Mike, Gordon & Beth
Member of the NorthWest Region SCCA - [url]http://www.nwr-scca.org[/url] SCCA Regional Achievement Award Winner (1996-2002) an SCCA RECORD SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW!!!
[i]For more information contact:
[email][email�protected][/email]
[url]www.subiegalracing.com[/url]
�2003 Subie Gal Racing.com[/i]
| bjorn240 | 09-10-2003 12:03 PM |
Congrats, Jamie!
Way to go this year. Where do you stand in WRSC points in PGT?
Cheers,
- Christian
[url]www.christianedstrom.com[/url]
PS: If there is anything I might be able to do to help with learning the notes, I'm happy to chat with you or Matt any time.
Way to go this year. Where do you stand in WRSC points in PGT?
Cheers,
- Christian
[url]www.christianedstrom.com[/url]
PS: If there is anything I might be able to do to help with learning the notes, I'm happy to chat with you or Matt any time.
| Subie Gal | 09-10-2003 12:18 PM |
hey thanks :)
WSRC.... PGT class
[i]dan brink has 310 points
i've got 280 points....
and i think i have a good shot at it.[/i]
BUT I NEED TIRES THIS TIME :lol:
yeah i get the notes, but seems that the faster we go, harder it is to keep on top of em... and then next ya know, i'm driving blind... and that's not good ... matter of fact it's damn scary :eek:
we'll get it.. i hope!!! :lol:
but i will have Matt contact you for tips... hehehee
hey.. you offered!! :D
WSRC.... PGT class
[i]dan brink has 310 points
i've got 280 points....
and i think i have a good shot at it.[/i]
BUT I NEED TIRES THIS TIME :lol:
yeah i get the notes, but seems that the faster we go, harder it is to keep on top of em... and then next ya know, i'm driving blind... and that's not good ... matter of fact it's damn scary :eek:
we'll get it.. i hope!!! :lol:
but i will have Matt contact you for tips... hehehee
hey.. you offered!! :D
| joubtt | 09-10-2003 01:25 PM |
Felicidades Jamie y buena suerte :devil:
| WRXMaster | 09-10-2003 02:50 PM |
See you up at COG:banana: 6 pgt cars :devil:
| enTarget | 09-10-2003 03:23 PM |
Congrats Jamie, keep up the good work.:banana: :banana:
| AndyRoo | 09-10-2003 03:49 PM |
congrats! :banana:
| mykrrrr | 09-10-2003 03:57 PM |
Good job Jamie!!! :D
-mykr.
-mykr.
| Subie Gal | 09-10-2003 06:08 PM |
thanks gang...
posted some random wwest pix on [url]www.subiegal.com[/url]
but here are some of my faves from this past weekend...
[url]www.prorallypix.com[/url] (sorry it's soooo large.. couldnt help it.. this is the STUFF!!!!)
[IMG]http://www.subiegal.com/images/RALLIES/Wild West 2003/fromjimculp.jpg[/IMG]
[url]www.pdxsports.com[/url]
[img]http://www.pdxsports.com/photos/albums/2003wildwest_1/proofs/20030906_9160.jpg[/img]
[url]www.kevinfreitas.net[/url]
[img]http://www.kevinfreitas.net/photos/rally/wildWest2003/ww2003_0147.jpg[/img]
[url]www.digitalrallyphotos.com[/url]
[img]http://www.digitalrallyphotos.com/WW03/SS2/images/WW03_SS2_421.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.digitalrallyphotos.com/WW03/sat_night/images/WW03_night_054.jpg[/img]
long weekend... long season.. but i'm pretty satisfied w/our results!!!
Jamie
posted some random wwest pix on [url]www.subiegal.com[/url]
but here are some of my faves from this past weekend...
[url]www.prorallypix.com[/url] (sorry it's soooo large.. couldnt help it.. this is the STUFF!!!!)
[IMG]http://www.subiegal.com/images/RALLIES/Wild West 2003/fromjimculp.jpg[/IMG]
[url]www.pdxsports.com[/url]
[img]http://www.pdxsports.com/photos/albums/2003wildwest_1/proofs/20030906_9160.jpg[/img]
[url]www.kevinfreitas.net[/url]
[img]http://www.kevinfreitas.net/photos/rally/wildWest2003/ww2003_0147.jpg[/img]
[url]www.digitalrallyphotos.com[/url]
[img]http://www.digitalrallyphotos.com/WW03/SS2/images/WW03_SS2_421.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.digitalrallyphotos.com/WW03/sat_night/images/WW03_night_054.jpg[/img]
long weekend... long season.. but i'm pretty satisfied w/our results!!!
Jamie
| mykrrrr | 09-10-2003 06:19 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Subie Gal [/i]
[B][url]www.kevinfreitas.net[/url]
[img]http://www.kevinfreitas.net/photos/rally/wildWest2003/ww2003_0147.jpg[/img][/B][/QUOTE]
Somehow I think this is gonna be a favourite of [b]ALOT[/b] of NASIOC members... :lol:
I know it's up on my list. ;) (don't tell you boyfriend Jamie...I'm just kidding. :p)
-mykr.
[B][url]www.kevinfreitas.net[/url]
[img]http://www.kevinfreitas.net/photos/rally/wildWest2003/ww2003_0147.jpg[/img][/B][/QUOTE]
Somehow I think this is gonna be a favourite of [b]ALOT[/b] of NASIOC members... :lol:
I know it's up on my list. ;) (don't tell you boyfriend Jamie...I'm just kidding. :p)
-mykr.
| Clegg | 09-10-2003 07:16 PM |
Hey Jamie you making it out to LSPR this year?
| Subie Gal | 09-10-2003 07:24 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Clegg [/i]
[B]Hey Jamie you making it out to LSPR this year? [/B][/QUOTE]
dont have the tow funds.... or i would give it a go!!
need all the seat time i can get :D
love to get back to the Library :lol:
[B]Hey Jamie you making it out to LSPR this year? [/B][/QUOTE]
dont have the tow funds.... or i would give it a go!!
need all the seat time i can get :D
love to get back to the Library :lol:
| Clegg | 09-10-2003 07:28 PM |
Argh thats too bad!!
the Library will miss you, now who the heck will I cheer for?! hmm prolly my buds in the K-Body POS car :)
the Library will miss you, now who the heck will I cheer for?! hmm prolly my buds in the K-Body POS car :)
| Martin Ritchie | 09-10-2003 09:23 PM |
Good on ya, Jamie. Well done. Woo Hoo! Go Wagons!
| Ryan24 | 09-10-2003 10:01 PM |
Re: PR: Subie Gal Racing Secures Championship at Wild West
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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Subie Gal [/i]
[B][b]Injured... but still running.... [/b]
Very Very Special Thanks to our Crew as always!!! - Nick, Curt, Mike, Gordon & Beth [QUOTE]
Hmmm....I forgot who helped wash your car at 2:30 in the morning and was at the fuel stop all the time during service???
:rolleyes:
[B][b]Injured... but still running.... [/b]
Very Very Special Thanks to our Crew as always!!! - Nick, Curt, Mike, Gordon & Beth [QUOTE]
Hmmm....I forgot who helped wash your car at 2:30 in the morning and was at the fuel stop all the time during service???
:rolleyes:
| Fitz | 09-10-2003 10:24 PM |
[QUOTE]Somehow I think this is gonna be a favourite of ALOT of NASIOC members... [/QUOTE]
Nah... she'd have to unzip the top more.... :devil:
Fitz
Nah... she'd have to unzip the top more.... :devil:
Fitz
| AndyRoo | 09-10-2003 11:28 PM |
Get a hold of yourself people!
Great pictures Jamie. How much of it is run at night?
Great pictures Jamie. How much of it is run at night?
| johnfelstead | 09-11-2003 07:02 AM |
Awesome job J!!! :D
The rainbow shot is fantastic. :)
Poor Burnsie! But it's just a scratch. ;):lol:
The rainbow shot is fantastic. :)
Poor Burnsie! But it's just a scratch. ;):lol:
| Kilalee | 09-11-2003 08:22 AM |
Go ........... J a m i e!
Great job your Subie is now officially broken in! Rally on!
Great job your Subie is now officially broken in! Rally on!
| Subie Gal | 09-11-2003 10:50 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by johnfelstead [/i]
[B]Awesome job J!!! :D
The rainbow shot is fantastic. :)
Poor Burnsie! But it's just a scratch. ;):lol: [/B][/QUOTE]
...a mere flesh wound...... :D
[i]and sorry Ryan... forgot you were there for me too... even tho you were 'officially' Gary's crew... didnt mean to hurt ya feelings...[/i]
[B]Awesome job J!!! :D
The rainbow shot is fantastic. :)
Poor Burnsie! But it's just a scratch. ;):lol: [/B][/QUOTE]
...a mere flesh wound...... :D
[i]and sorry Ryan... forgot you were there for me too... even tho you were 'officially' Gary's crew... didnt mean to hurt ya feelings...[/i]
| Subie Gal | 09-11-2003 10:51 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by AndyRoo [/i]
[B]Get a hold of yourself people!
Great pictures Jamie. How much of it is run at night? [/B][/QUOTE]
thank you... :)
the first day this year we had a huuuuuuge break mid day after only 2 stages, due to fire dangers we were kicked out of the forest...
so... the last 3 stages that day were run in darkness. ...
which is just fine with me :D i have decent lighting on the car - non hid, but 4 hella 4000's... :)
cya
Jamie
[B]Get a hold of yourself people!
Great pictures Jamie. How much of it is run at night? [/B][/QUOTE]
thank you... :)
the first day this year we had a huuuuuuge break mid day after only 2 stages, due to fire dangers we were kicked out of the forest...
so... the last 3 stages that day were run in darkness. ...
which is just fine with me :D i have decent lighting on the car - non hid, but 4 hella 4000's... :)
cya
Jamie
| Newbie Subie | 09-11-2003 11:00 AM |
Congrats Jamie!!!
Let me know if you need anything.
Lyle
Let me know if you need anything.
Lyle
| mhbrown | 09-12-2003 02:59 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Subie Gal [/i]
[B]
...a mere flesh wound...... :D
[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
But your arm's cut off . . . . .
[B]
...a mere flesh wound...... :D
[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
But your arm's cut off . . . . .
| Subie Gal | 09-12-2003 06:47 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by mhbrown [/i]
[B]But your arm's cut off . . . . . [/B][/QUOTE]
heheheee :lol:
gotta love Monty.... :D
[B]But your arm's cut off . . . . . [/B][/QUOTE]
heheheee :lol:
gotta love Monty.... :D
| Brad Pittiful | 09-13-2003 02:32 PM |
just noticed your the champ...congrats and best of luck next season :banana:
| MK19 | 09-14-2003 11:42 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Subie Gal [/i]
[B]
dont have the tow funds.... or i would give it a go!!
need all the seat time i can get :D
love to get back to the Library :lol: [/B][/QUOTE]
We need a "Get Jamie to LSPR fund" ASAP!!!!!!!!!!Heck, even to hang with us whacko's as spectators... C'mon gang, I'm in to donate what I can!!!
[B]
dont have the tow funds.... or i would give it a go!!
need all the seat time i can get :D
love to get back to the Library :lol: [/B][/QUOTE]
We need a "Get Jamie to LSPR fund" ASAP!!!!!!!!!!Heck, even to hang with us whacko's as spectators... C'mon gang, I'm in to donate what I can!!!
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