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COT18: Day 7

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

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

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

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The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback.
Sideways!
A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
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
Committed!
Travis maintained their lead on Day 4.
A gearbox change overnight had the big Benz back on the road.
The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4.
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COT18: Day 3

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The Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3.
The Tuthill Porsche won three stages on Day 3 and leaped into second spot.
Magnificent scenery on SS11.
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 Atwell Falcon on SS11.
The pair currently sit 4th in Modern.
The Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
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COT18: Day 2

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

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

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

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