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COT18: Day 4

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Committed!
The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback.
Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured on Day 4.
Sideways!
The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4.
The Scouts NT crew alternated roles each day.
A gearbox change overnight had the big Benz back on the road.
Atwell/Moir kick up the dust on their way through Binns Track North
Travis maintained their lead on Day 4.
A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
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Here comes the Porsche!

Joost Van Cauwenberge/Jacques Castelein - Porsche 911

The Tuthill Porsche won three stages on Day 3 and leaped into second spot. Photo: Craig O’Brien

The leader’s closest challenger stumbled and fell on day 3 leaving Andrew and David Travis a 7 minute buffer to the next best, the Tuthill prepared Porsche 911 of Joost Van Cauwenberge and Jacques Castelein from Belgium. The Porsche however is on a charge, and stated their intentions by winning the last 3 stages of the day.

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COT18: Day 3

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The pair currently sit 4th in Modern.
The Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3.
The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
The Tuthill Porsche won three stages on Day 3 and leaped into second spot.
The Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
Magnificent scenery on SS11.
The ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape.
Day 3 saw crews pass by Rainbow Valley to the south of Alice Springs.
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COT18: Day 2

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Reddiex/Mitchell moved into second on Day 2.
The Tuthill Porsche moved up to fourth on Day 2.
The Travis’ duo pass an outback windmill. on Day 2.
Kicking up the dust.
Committed!
Murray Young gets a bit of air time on Day 2.
The McCormack’s had excellent speed on Day 2.
A quick road side service
Major service at Gemtree on Day 2.
The chicken is back for COT18.
Prepping for a final charge on Day 2.
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COT18: Day 1

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