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

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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.
Skipping through the Outback.
The penultimate day was one of the toughest.
Through the gate they go.
Peter Sweeney/Dan Murphy – Subaru Impreza
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COT18: Day 5

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

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

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

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

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The COT18 Charity partner entry.
Rear suspension getting some TLC after Day 1.
The sand of the Red Centre looks set to play a big part in COT18.
Rooster-tailing through SS3
The Mustang was fighting up there in SS1 before an incident in SS2 ended their rally.
Fresh rubber.
The Stanza at Alice Springs Off Road Club.
Oops!
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.
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 Mazda that is reminiscent of a certain DeLorean blasts through the sand.
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COT18: Prologue

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The Galant powers through the dust.
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
The Swan’s during the prologue
One of two Pipe King Escorts entered into COT18 during the ceremonial start.
The Cole’s get to work in COT18
The English pair earlier in prologue before running into fuel dramas
Prologue classic winner
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COT18: Pre-event

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