A collection of pics from Day 1 of the 2022 Classic Outback Trial. Thanks to photographers Ian Smith, Chris Brown, Roy Meuronen and Bruce Keys.
Day One Images…
COT18: Day 7
The little Corolla finished COT18.
David Travis cops a spray from Jose Volta
Was this a bad omen?
The Mustang was still going strong on Day 7.
The Travis’ won their fourth COT.
It was all smiles from Owen Turner at the finish.
Joel kept his service crew busy but managed to finish COT18.
The Argentinians brought the Escort home in third.
The WA pair improved on their 8th place at COT16 to finish 4th.
Jo sinks down a well deserved bottle of bubbly.
Back to back wins in Modern Competition.
COT18: Day 6
A solid day from Wald.
The penultimate day was one of the toughest.
Through the gate they go.
The Argentinians sit in a comfortable third going into the final day.
Skipping through the Outback.
Peter Sweeney/Dan Murphy – Subaru Impreza
Travis extended his lead to more than nine minutes.
COT18: Day 5
Servicing the old girl.
The Michael Ward Rallysport Corolla on SS24.
Breathtaking scenery.
The Pipe King Escort blasts towards the end of SS22 Hale Plain.
Throwing in the big Volvo at the cattle yards on SS22 Hale Plain.
The locals watch on.
Kaplan completed a clean sweep on Day 5, winning every stage.
The Kiwi’s bounced back after rolling the previous day.
COT18: Day 4
Atwell/Moir kick up the dust on their way through Binns Track North
Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured on Day 4.
Travis maintained their lead on Day 4.
The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback.
The Scouts NT crew alternated roles each day.
The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4.
Sideways!
A gearbox change overnight had the big Benz back on the road.
Committed!
A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
COT18: Day 3
The pair currently sit 4th in Modern.
The Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
The Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3.
Day 3 saw crews pass by Rainbow Valley to the south of Alice Springs.
The Tuthill Porsche won three stages on Day 3 and leaped into second spot.
The ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape.
The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
Magnificent scenery on SS11.
COT18: Day 2
The McCormack’s had excellent speed on Day 2.
A quick road side service
Reddiex/Mitchell moved into second on Day 2.
Murray Young gets a bit of air time on Day 2.
The Travis’ duo pass an outback windmill. on Day 2.
Kicking up the dust.
Committed!
Major service at Gemtree on Day 2.
The Tuthill Porsche moved up to fourth on Day 2.
Prepping for a final charge on Day 2.
The chicken is back for COT18.
COT18: Day 1
The COT18 Charity partner entry.
Reddiex/Mitchell are placed in a strong third position after Day 1.
In a throwback to events of the past, the 180B navigates it’s way through the desert.
The Mazda that is reminiscent of a certain DeLorean blasts through the sand.
Rear suspension getting some TLC after Day 1.
The Mustang was fighting up there in SS1 before an incident in SS2 ended their rally.
The English pair are adapting well to the challenges of COT18.
Fresh rubber.
The sand of the Red Centre looks set to play a big part in COT18.
Rooster-tailing through SS3
The defending Modern Competition winners use the 4WD on their Subaru to great effect. Photo: Ian Smith
Oops!
The Stanza at Alice Springs Off Road Club.
COT18: Prologue
The Swan’s during the prologue
Prologue classic winner
(L-R) John Henderson/Jeff West – Volvo 144, Jo Worth/Heather Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S, Ian Swan/Val Swan – Volvo 242
The Cole’s get to work in COT18
Defending COT16 Modern competition winners
The English pair earlier in prologue before running into fuel dramas
The Galant powers through the dust.
One of two Pipe King Escorts entered into COT18 during the ceremonial start.
COT18: Pre-event
David McKenzie/Terry Brain (Galant) and Heather Worth/Jo Worth (Volvo Amazon 122S).
Jorge Perez Companc/Jose Volta – Viking Motorsport RS1800
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC
Tuthill Porsche
Heather Worth/Jo Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S
Fred Nerk inspects the Trevor Stilling Stanza
Pat Cole/Brad Cole – Mercedes 280SL
David Hills/Ben Richards (L) and John Hills/Michael Tuckey (R).
The start ramp is ready for action.
Matt de Vaus
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