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COT18: Day 7

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

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

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

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The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4.
Sideways!
The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback.
Travis maintained their lead on Day 4.
Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured on Day 4.
A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
The Scouts NT crew alternated roles each day.
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!
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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 ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape.
The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
Day 3 saw crews pass by Rainbow Valley to the south of Alice Springs.
The Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
The Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3.
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COT18: Day 2

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

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

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The Galant powers through the dust.
(L-R) John Henderson/Jeff West – Volvo 144, Jo Worth/Heather Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S, Ian Swan/Val Swan – Volvo 242
Defending COT16 Modern competition winners
The Cole’s get to work in COT18
The Swan’s during the prologue
Prologue classic winner
One of two Pipe King Escorts entered into COT18 during the ceremonial start.
The English pair earlier in prologue before running into fuel dramas
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COT18: Pre-event

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Pat Cole/Brad Cole – Mercedes 280SL
Jorge Perez Companc/Jose Volta – Viking Motorsport RS1800
David Hills/Ben Richards (L) and John Hills/Michael Tuckey (R).
Heather Worth/Jo Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S
The start ramp is ready for action.
Tuthill Porsche
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC
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