12:20pm Thursday 30th April 2009
By Neil Johnson
NOVICE rallyman Matt Griffin chalked up his best result of the season so far after finishing on the podium at the Somerset Stages.
Griffin, from Wilpshire, and co-driver Joe Cruttenden finished third in his class and 70th overall behind the wheel of Shropshire Rallyschool VW Lupo.
“It was a fantastic result for us, especially as it was our first attempt at the rally,” explained Matt, who is a motorsport student at Myerscough College.
“We didn't have it easy either. The Rally First 1.4-litre class is very competitive with new crews joining on every round.
“We picked up a puncture half-a-mile from the end of stage three, which lost us 20 seconds and a possible second in class.
"The rest of the event went brilliantly, and it was our first-ever podium in the BTRDA Championship.”
Griffin now moves up to fifth place in the Rally First drivers championship.
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