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COT18: Day 7

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

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Skipping through the Outback.
Through the gate they go.
The Argentinians sit in a comfortable third going into the final day.
Peter Sweeney/Dan Murphy – Subaru Impreza
The penultimate day was one of the toughest.
Travis extended his lead to more than nine minutes.
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.
Breathtaking scenery.
The locals watch on.
The Kiwi’s bounced back after rolling the previous day.
The Michael Ward Rallysport Corolla on SS24.
Throwing in the big Volvo at the cattle yards on SS22 Hale Plain.
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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Sideways!
A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback.
Atwell/Moir kick up the dust on their way through Binns Track North
Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured on Day 4.
A gearbox change overnight had the big Benz back on the road.
Travis maintained their lead on Day 4.
The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4.
The Scouts NT crew alternated roles each day.
Committed!
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COT18: Day 3

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

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

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Rooster-tailing through SS3
The Mustang was fighting up there in SS1 before an incident in SS2 ended their rally.
The Mazda that is reminiscent of a certain DeLorean blasts through the sand.
The sand of the Red Centre looks set to play a big part in COT18.
Rear suspension getting some TLC after Day 1.
Fresh rubber.
Reddiex/Mitchell are placed in a strong third position after Day 1.
The COT18 Charity partner entry.
The English pair are adapting well to the challenges of COT18.
Oops!
The defending Modern Competition winners use the 4WD on their Subaru to great effect. Photo: Ian Smith
In a throwback to events of the past, the 180B navigates it’s way through the desert.
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
One of two Pipe King Escorts entered into COT18 during the ceremonial start.
Defending COT16 Modern competition winners
(L-R) John Henderson/Jeff West – Volvo 144, Jo Worth/Heather Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S, Ian Swan/Val Swan – Volvo 242
Prologue classic winner
The English pair earlier in prologue before running into fuel dramas
The Swan’s during the prologue
The Galant powers through the dust.
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COT18: Pre-event

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