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COT18: ERCA Regularity

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Chris Lee/Tim Kennon – BMW E30
The COT18 ERCA crew
3rd place finishers in the ERCA Regularity at COT18
Winners of the ERCA COT18 Regularity
Bruce Washington/Sarina Siou – 1929 Chrysler 75 Roadster
Anton Gonnissen/Inge Willemen – 1929 Bentley Special Speed 8
Greg Newton/Adrian Barwell/Greg Stephenson/Liz Newton – 1980 Holden Commodore
Blair and Mary Healy – Peugeot 404
Bill and Kathy Gill – 1972 Mercedes Benz 350 SLC waived off at the ceremonial start.
Paul and Mariella Kirkham – 1934 Ford Tudor
Ashton Roskill/Giles Cooper – 1954 Austin Healey
Mark and Robert Wilkinson – 1926 Bentley Tourer
Paul and Mariella Kirkham – 1934 Ford Tudor
Marti and Barry Shelton – 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Peter Zernial/Michele Salvaneschi – 1948 MG TC
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COT18: Day 7

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

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

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

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

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The ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape.
The Tuthill Porsche won three stages on Day 3 and leaped into second spot.
The Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
The Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3.
Day 3 saw crews pass by Rainbow Valley to the south of Alice Springs.
The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
Magnificent scenery on SS11.
The pair currently sit 4th in Modern.
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COT18: Day 2

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

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The English pair are adapting well to the challenges of COT18.
The defending Modern Competition winners use the 4WD on their Subaru to great effect. Photo: Ian Smith
Rooster-tailing through SS3
Fresh rubber.
The COT18 Charity partner entry.
Rear suspension getting some TLC after Day 1.
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.
Oops!
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.
The Mustang was fighting up there in SS1 before an incident in SS2 ended their rally.
Reddiex/Mitchell are placed in a strong third position after Day 1.
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COT18: Prologue

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Defending COT16 Modern competition winners
The Galant powers through the dust.
The Swan’s during the prologue
The Cole’s get to work in COT18
One of two Pipe King Escorts entered into COT18 during the ceremonial start.
The English pair earlier in prologue before running into fuel dramas
Prologue classic winner
(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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Fred Nerk inspects the Trevor Stilling Stanza
David Hills/Ben Richards (L) and John Hills/Michael Tuckey (R).
David McKenzie/Terry Brain (Galant) and Heather Worth/Jo Worth (Volvo Amazon 122S).
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC
The start ramp is ready for action.
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC
Tuthill Porsche
Heather Worth/Jo Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S
Jorge Perez Companc/Jose Volta – Viking Motorsport RS1800
Matt de Vaus
Pat Cole/Brad Cole – Mercedes 280SL