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COT18: Day 7

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The Travis’ won their fourth COT.
The WA pair improved on their 8th place at COT16 to finish 4th.
David Travis cops a spray from Jose Volta
The little Corolla finished COT18.
Jo sinks down a well deserved bottle of bubbly.
Back to back wins in Modern Competition.
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.
Was this a bad omen?
Joel kept his service crew busy but managed to finish COT18.
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COT18: Day 6

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

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

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

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The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
The Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3.
The Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
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.
Magnificent scenery on SS11.
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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The Tuthill Porsche moved up to fourth on Day 2.
Kicking up the dust.
The Travis’ duo pass an outback windmill. on Day 2.
The chicken is back for COT18.
Prepping for a final charge on Day 2.
Reddiex/Mitchell moved into second on Day 2.
A quick road side service
Major service at Gemtree on Day 2.
The McCormack’s had excellent speed on Day 2.
Committed!
Murray Young gets a bit of air time 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.
Oops!
In a throwback to events of the past, the 180B navigates it’s way through the desert.
The English pair are adapting well to the challenges of COT18.
The Stanza at Alice Springs Off Road Club.
The COT18 Charity partner entry.
Rear suspension getting some TLC after Day 1.
Fresh rubber.
The Mazda that is reminiscent of a certain DeLorean blasts through the sand.
Rooster-tailing through SS3
The Mustang was fighting up there in SS1 before an incident in SS2 ended their rally.
The defending Modern Competition winners use the 4WD on their Subaru to great effect. Photo: Ian Smith
Reddiex/Mitchell are placed in a strong third position after Day 1.
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COT18: Prologue

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

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