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COT18: ERCA Regularity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Swan’s during the prologue
The Cole’s get to work in COT18
The Galant powers through the dust.
Prologue classic winner
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
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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Matt de Vaus
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).
David McKenzie/Terry Brain (Galant) and Heather Worth/Jo Worth (Volvo Amazon 122S).
The start ramp is ready for action.
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC
Fred Nerk inspects the Trevor Stilling Stanza
Heather Worth/Jo Worth – Volvo Amazon 122S
Tuthill Porsche
Bart Vanhaverbeke/Steven Vynke – Mercedes Benz 500 SLC