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COT18: Day 1

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Rear suspension getting some TLC after Day 1.
Reddiex/Mitchell are placed in a strong third position after Day 1.
The COT18 Charity partner entry.
The sand of the Red Centre looks set to play a big part in COT18.
The English pair are adapting well to the challenges of COT18.
In a throwback to events of the past, the 180B navigates it’s way through the desert.
Rooster-tailing through SS3
Fresh rubber.
The Mustang was fighting up there in SS1 before an incident in SS2 ended their rally.
The Mazda that is reminiscent of a certain DeLorean blasts through the sand.
The defending Modern Competition winners use the 4WD on their Subaru to great effect. Photo: Ian Smith
The Stanza at Alice Springs Off Road Club.
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COT18: Prologue

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The Galant powers through the dust.
One of two Pipe King Escorts entered into COT18 during the ceremonial start.
The Swan’s during the prologue
Defending COT16 Modern competition winners
(L-R) John Henderson/Jeff West – Volvo 144, Jo Worth/Heather Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S, Ian Swan/Val Swan – Volvo 242
Prologue classic winner
The Cole’s get to work in COT18
The English pair earlier in prologue before running into fuel dramas
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COT18: Pre-event

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Heather Worth/Jo Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S
Tuthill Porsche
David Hills/Ben Richards (L) and John Hills/Michael Tuckey (R).
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC
Pat Cole/Brad Cole – Mercedes 280SL
The start ramp is ready for action.
Jorge Perez Companc/Jose Volta – Viking Motorsport RS1800
Matt de Vaus
David McKenzie/Terry Brain (Galant) and Heather Worth/Jo Worth (Volvo Amazon 122S).
Fred Nerk inspects the Trevor Stilling Stanza
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC
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Pictures from COT16…

 

Ted and Joel Perkins, 1966 Lotus Cortina.
Joel Wald and Tracey Dewhurst, Datsun Stanza
John Midgley and John Pullan
Neil Cuthbert and Sue Evans, Datsun 200B
Murray Young and Paul McBean, Pajero
Joseph and Yves Huber
Michael Arundel and Simon Healey, Ford Mustang
Phillip and Laurette Macwhirter in the Regularity competition on day 1 of COT16
Richard Bennett and Matt James-Wallace, Ford Mustang V8
Roadside gearbox change on the Huber Porsche.
Adam Kaplan and Mary Hughes
Spectator on COT16
James Calvert-Jones and Ben Hardy, Porsche 911 Carrera
Graham Wallis and Brian Ward, Peugeot 205
Tim and Bruce Shepherd, Peugeot 504 GTi
Neil Cuthbert and Sue Evans
Ben Kittle and Peter Williams on day 1
Michael and Justin Coates, Leyland P76 V8
Keith and Mary Anne Callinan
Ian Swan and Colin Gow
Andrew and David Travis
Jorge Perez Companc and Jose Volta, Ford Escort RS1800
Warren Denham and Arron Topliff
Andrew and David Travis, Nissan Gazelle
Murray Rogers and Darren Wythe
Andy Crane and Dave Anderson, Peugeot 504
Warren Briggs and Gerry Bashford’s Mustang in service after a tough day
Luke Olholm and Gordon Trigg on day 1.
Steve Riley and John Doble
James Calvert-Jones and Ben Hardy
Warren Briggs and Gerry Bashford
Jorge Perez Companc and Jose Volta
James Calvert-Jones and Ben Hardy, Porsche 911 Carrera
Tim and Bruce Shepherd on day 1.
Warren Denham and Aaron Topliff, Mitsubishi Triton
Joseph and Yves Huber, Porsche 911SC
Iain Reddiex and Mike Mitchell.
Tim and Bruce Shepherd, Peugeot 505 GTi
Tony Jordan and Richard Davidson, Triumph 2.5Pi
Ben Seehusen and David Moir
Neil Cuthbert and Sue Evans, Datsun 200B