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COT18: Day 7

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

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

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The Michael Ward Rallysport Corolla on SS24.
Kaplan completed a clean sweep on Day 5, winning every stage.
Servicing the old girl.
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.
The Kiwi’s bounced back after rolling the previous day.
The locals watch on.
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COT18: Day 4

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Atwell/Moir kick up the dust on their way through Binns Track North
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.
A solid day for the Marlboro Commodore.
Committed!
Fantastic landscapes like this gorge featured on Day 4.
Sideways!
Travis maintained their lead on Day 4.
The big Leyland cruises through the iconic Australian Outback.
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COT18: Day 3

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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 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 Travis duo at the start of SS14 on Day 3.
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COT18: Day 2

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

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The defending Modern Competition winners use the 4WD on their Subaru to great effect. Photo: Ian Smith
Fresh rubber.
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!
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 Mazda that is reminiscent of a certain DeLorean blasts through the sand.
The COT18 Charity partner entry.
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 Stanza at Alice Springs Off Road Club.
Rooster-tailing through SS3
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COT18: Prologue

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

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