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COT18: ERCA Regularity

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

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

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A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4.
Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured 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.
Committed!
Sideways!
Travis maintained their lead on Day 4.
A gearbox change overnight had the big Benz back on the road.
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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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Magnificent scenery on SS11.
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 ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape.
The pair currently sit 4th in Modern.
Day 3 saw crews pass by Rainbow Valley to the south of Alice Springs.
The Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
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COT18: Day 2

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