The Motorsport Australia Till Hino Victorian Rally Championship is Victoria's state rally championship. First conducted in 1961, the Victorian Rally Championship is the highest level of rallying in Victoria. Consisting of of 6 events run throughout the calendar year, events are hosted and run by Motorsport Australia affiliated car clubs throughout the state. Rallying provides tremendous excitement for competitors and spectators. It also brings economic gains to Regional Victoria. Events are held across the state, based in Regional areas. Their utilization of local facilities and services brings substantial commerce to the areas they visit. Typically, events have staging areas within the town centre and easily accessible spectator locations, allowing the local community to easily get up close to the noise, smell and excitement of rallying in Victoria.