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COT18: ERCA Regularity

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Greg Newton/Adrian Barwell/Greg Stephenson/Liz Newton – 1980 Holden Commodore
Peter Zernial/Michele Salvaneschi – 1948 MG TC
Blair and Mary Healy – Peugeot 404
Anton Gonnissen/Inge Willemen – 1929 Bentley Special Speed 8
Winners of the ERCA COT18 Regularity
Bruce Washington/Sarina Siou – 1929 Chrysler 75 Roadster
Paul and Mariella Kirkham – 1934 Ford Tudor
Marti and Barry Shelton – 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Paul and Mariella Kirkham – 1934 Ford Tudor
Mark and Robert Wilkinson – 1926 Bentley Tourer
The COT18 ERCA crew
Ashton Roskill/Giles Cooper – 1954 Austin Healey
Bill and Kathy Gill – 1972 Mercedes Benz 350 SLC waived off at the ceremonial start.
Chris Lee/Tim Kennon – BMW E30
3rd place finishers in the ERCA Regularity at COT18
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COT18: Day 7

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Was this a bad omen?
Back to back wins in Modern Competition.
It was all smiles from Owen Turner at the finish.
The Mustang was still going strong on Day 7.
The Travis’ won their fourth COT.
The WA pair improved on their 8th place at COT16 to finish 4th.
The Argentinians brought the Escort home in third.
David Travis cops a spray from Jose Volta
The little Corolla finished COT18.
Jo sinks down a well deserved bottle of bubbly.
Joel kept his service crew busy but managed to finish COT18.
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COT18: Day 4

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

Adam Kaplan/Aleisha Penney - Mazda RX7

Day 4 belonged to Kaplan with three stage wins. Photo: Craig O’Brien

Reigning 2WD Australian Rally Champions Adam Kaplan and Aleisha Penney, were the team to beat on day four of the Lasseters Classic Outback Trial winning three of the four stages, but Andrew and David Travis maintained an overall lead of almost 7 minutes just past the half way point of the rally.

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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 Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
The pair currently sit 4th in Modern.
The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
Magnificent scenery on SS11.
The Tuthill Porsche won three stages on Day 3 and leaped into second spot.
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 ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape.
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COT18: Day 2

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