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COT18: Day 7

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

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

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

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Committed!
Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured on Day 4.
The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback.
A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
Sideways!
Travis maintained their lead on Day 4.
The Scouts NT crew alternated roles each day.
The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4.
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
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COT18: Day 3

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Day 3 saw crews pass by Rainbow Valley to the south of Alice Springs.
The pair currently sit 4th in Modern.
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 Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
Magnificent scenery on SS11.
The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
The Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3.
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COT18: Day 2

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

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Rear suspension getting some TLC after Day 1.
Oops!
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
Rooster-tailing through SS3
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.
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.
Fresh rubber.
The Stanza at Alice Springs Off Road Club.
In a throwback to events of the past, the 180B navigates it’s way through the desert.
The COT18 Charity partner entry.
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COT18: Prologue

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One of two Pipe King Escorts entered into COT18 during the ceremonial start.
Prologue classic winner
Defending COT16 Modern competition winners
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 English pair earlier in prologue before running into fuel dramas
The Cole’s get to work in COT18
The Galant powers through the dust.
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COT18: Pre-event

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