galleries COT18: Day 7 Gallery August 27, 2018 cobrien84 Was this a bad omen? Jo sinks down a well deserved bottle of bubbly. Joel kept his service crew busy but managed to finish COT18. The Mustang was still going strong on Day 7. Back to back wins in Modern Competition. The little Corolla finished COT18. The Travis’ won their fourth COT. The Argentinians brought the Escort home in third. It was all smiles from Owen Turner at the finish. The WA pair improved on their 8th place at COT16 to finish 4th. David Travis cops a spray from Jose Volta
galleries COT18: Day 6 Gallery August 25, 2018 cobrien84 The penultimate day was one of the toughest. Peter Sweeney/Dan Murphy – Subaru Impreza Through the gate they go. Travis extended his lead to more than nine minutes. A solid day from Wald. Skipping through the Outback. The Argentinians sit in a comfortable third going into the final day.
galleries COT18: Day 5 Gallery August 25, 2018 cobrien84 Servicing the old girl. Kaplan completed a clean sweep on Day 5, winning every stage. The locals watch on. The Michael Ward Rallysport Corolla on SS24. Breathtaking scenery. Throwing in the big Volvo at the cattle yards on SS22 Hale Plain. The Kiwi’s bounced back after rolling the previous day. The Pipe King Escort blasts towards the end of SS22 Hale Plain.
galleries COT18: Day 4 Gallery August 25, 2018 cobrien84 Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured on Day 4. Sideways! The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback. The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4. Travis maintained their lead on Day 4. A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore. 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 Committed! The Scouts NT crew alternated roles each day.
galleries COT18: Day 3 Gallery August 22, 2018 cobrien84 Magnificent scenery on SS11. The Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3. The ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape. 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. Day 3 saw crews pass by Rainbow Valley to the south of Alice Springs. The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
galleries COT18: Day 2 Gallery August 21, 2018 cobrien84 The McCormack’s had excellent speed on Day 2. Murray Young gets a bit of air time on Day 2. Prepping for a final charge on Day 2. A quick road side service Committed! The Travis’ duo pass an outback windmill. on Day 2. Reddiex/Mitchell moved into second on Day 2. The chicken is back for COT18. Kicking up the dust. Major service at Gemtree on Day 2. The Tuthill Porsche moved up to fourth on Day 2.
galleries COT18: Day 1 Gallery August 20, 2018 cobrien84 The Mazda that is reminiscent of a certain DeLorean blasts through the sand. Rooster-tailing through SS3 The COT18 Charity partner entry. Fresh rubber. 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. The sand of the Red Centre looks set to play a big part in COT18. Rear suspension getting some TLC after Day 1. Oops! The English pair are adapting well to the challenges of COT18. Reddiex/Mitchell are placed in a strong third position after Day 1. The defending Modern Competition winners use the 4WD on their Subaru to great effect. Photo: Ian Smith The Mustang was fighting up there in SS1 before an incident in SS2 ended their rally.
galleries COT18: Prologue Gallery August 19, 2018 cobrien84 The Cole’s get to work in COT18 Defending COT16 Modern competition winners The Galant powers through the dust. The English pair earlier in prologue before running into fuel dramas (L-R) John Henderson/Jeff West – Volvo 144, Jo Worth/Heather Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S, Ian Swan/Val Swan – Volvo 242 Prologue classic winner One of two Pipe King Escorts entered into COT18 during the ceremonial start. The Swan’s during the prologue
galleries COT18: Pre-event Gallery August 18, 2018 cobrien84 David Hills/Ben Richards (L) and John Hills/Michael Tuckey (R). Tuthill Porsche Matt de Vaus David McKenzie/Terry Brain (Galant) and Heather Worth/Jo Worth (Volvo Amazon 122S). Heather Worth/Jo Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S Pat Cole/Brad Cole – Mercedes 280SL Fred Nerk inspects the Trevor Stilling Stanza Jorge Perez Companc/Jose Volta – Viking Motorsport RS1800 The start ramp is ready for action. Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC