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COT18: Day 7

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

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

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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.
The Michael Ward Rallysport Corolla on SS24.
Kaplan completed a clean sweep on Day 5, winning every stage.
The locals watch on.
Servicing the old girl.
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COT18: Day 4

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

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The ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape.
The Mustang navigates the opening stage on Day 3.
Magnificent scenery 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.
Day 3 saw crews pass by Rainbow Valley to the south of Alice Springs.
The pair currently sit 4th in Modern.
The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
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COT18: Day 2

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

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The English pair are adapting well to the challenges of COT18.
In a throwback to events of the past, the 180B navigates it’s way through the desert.
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
Oops!
The sand of the Red Centre looks set to play a big part in COT18.
The Stanza at Alice Springs Off Road Club.
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.
Rear suspension getting some TLC after Day 1.
Rooster-tailing through SS3
The COT18 Charity partner entry.
Fresh rubber.
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COT18: Prologue

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The Galant powers through the dust.
Defending COT16 Modern competition winners
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
(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
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COT18: Pre-event

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