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COT18: Day 7

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

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The penultimate day was one of the toughest.
A solid day from Wald.
Travis extended his lead to more than nine minutes.
Peter Sweeney/Dan Murphy – Subaru Impreza
Through the gate they go.
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.
Breathtaking scenery.
Servicing the old girl.
The Kiwi’s bounced back after rolling the previous day.
Kaplan completed a clean sweep on Day 5, winning every stage.
The Pipe King Escort blasts towards the end of SS22 Hale Plain.
The Michael Ward Rallysport Corolla on SS24.
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!
The Scouts NT crew alternated roles each day.
A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
Committed!
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
Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured on Day 4.
The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback.
The Road Boss Rally Ford pushing hard on Day 4.
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COT18: Day 3

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The pair currently sit 4th in Modern.
The Atwell Falcon on SS11.
The Tuthill Porsche won three stages on Day 3 and leaped into second spot.
The Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3.
The ‘Peking to Paris’ spec Pug negotiates the vast landscape.
Magnificent scenery 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.
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COT18: Day 2

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Committed!
The chicken is back for COT18.
A quick road side service
The Tuthill Porsche moved up to fourth on Day 2.
Kicking up the dust.
The McCormack’s had excellent speed on Day 2.
Prepping for a final charge on Day 2.
Murray Young gets a bit of air time on Day 2.
The Travis’ duo pass an outback windmill. on Day 2.
Major service at Gemtree on Day 2.
Reddiex/Mitchell moved into second 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.
Reddiex/Mitchell are placed in a strong third position after Day 1.
The COT18 Charity partner entry.
Rooster-tailing through SS3
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
The Mazda that is reminiscent of a certain DeLorean blasts through the sand.
Fresh rubber.
The English pair are adapting well to the challenges of COT18.
The sand of the Red Centre looks set to play a big part in COT18.
The Mustang was fighting up there in SS1 before an incident in SS2 ended their rally.
Rear suspension getting some TLC after Day 1.
Oops!
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COT18: Prologue

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

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