Saturday, July 31, 2004 - The Paladin Rally team achieved their first podium finish this past weekend at Maine Forest Rally. The third place finish raised many an eyebrow, as people wondered how Friday's times were so slow, and Saturday's times so fast. On friday I took my time to learn the changes in the car's setup. It was also a rough series of stages, so better to just make it through slow, than risk being out on the first day. Nothing sucks more than a DNF on the first day.

            Saturday, however, was 80 something miles of ballsout driving.

           I just want to thank every fan who enjoyed seeing me blast through the stages. Let me know you're out there. Swing by at service and if I have any more t-shirts or stickers, you get one. Or sign up on the fan registration. Hey, and check us out on Speed Channel. Not enough people actualy take the time so sit down on a Saturday afternoon and watch us do what we do. Even if I don't have a top finish, I'll try to wreck in front of a camera. Take it easy,

-Matt