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COT18: Day 7

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The Mustang was still going strong on Day 7.
Jo sinks down a well deserved bottle of bubbly.
David Travis cops a spray from Jose Volta
The Argentinians brought the Escort home in third.
Back to back wins in Modern Competition.
Was this a bad omen?
The Travis’ won their fourth COT.
The WA pair improved on their 8th place at COT16 to finish 4th.
It was all smiles from Owen Turner at the finish.
Joel kept his service crew busy but managed to finish COT18.
The little Corolla finished COT18.
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COT18: Day 6

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Travis extended his lead to more than nine minutes.
Peter Sweeney/Dan Murphy – Subaru Impreza
The Argentinians sit in a comfortable third going into the final day.
Through the gate they go.
Skipping through the Outback.
The penultimate day was one of the toughest.
A solid day from Wald.
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COT18: Day 5

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The locals watch on.
The Kiwi’s bounced back after rolling the previous day.
The Michael Ward Rallysport Corolla on SS24.
Servicing the old girl.
Breathtaking scenery.
The Pipe King Escort blasts towards the end of SS22 Hale Plain.
Kaplan completed a clean sweep on Day 5, winning every stage.
Throwing in the big Volvo at the cattle yards on SS22 Hale Plain.
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COT18: Day 4

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The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback.
Atwell/Moir kick up the dust on their way through Binns Track North
Committed!
A gearbox change overnight had the big Benz back on the road.
The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4.
Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured on Day 4.
Sideways!
Travis maintained their lead on Day 4.
The Scouts NT crew alternated roles each day.
A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
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COT18: Day 3

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The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
The Tuthill Porsche won three stages on Day 3 and leaped into second spot.
Day 3 saw crews pass by Rainbow Valley to the south of Alice Springs.
The ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape.
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.
Magnificent scenery on SS11.
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COT18: Day 2

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

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

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

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The start ramp is ready for action.
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
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC
Fred Nerk inspects the Trevor Stilling Stanza
Matt de Vaus
David McKenzie/Terry Brain (Galant) and Heather Worth/Jo Worth (Volvo Amazon 122S).
Heather Worth/Jo Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S
Jorge Perez Companc/Jose Volta – Viking Motorsport RS1800
Tuthill Porsche