The best gravel rally drivers from around Australia will converge on Launceston for the Shannons Rally Launceston. The third round of the RSEA Safety Motorsport Australia Rally Championship, Shannons Rally Launceston will begin with a free ‘Rally Show’ in the heart of the city. Civic Square in Launceston will be filled with rally cars, competitors and plenty of family friendly activities from 5pm – 7pm. The rally action itself begins on Saturday and continues in to Sunday when cars compete across 13 stages and 194 competitive kilometres in the forests surrounding Launceston. Various free spectator points are also available, at Security Rd and in the Sideling area. Fans are also welcome to attend the Service Park at Inveresk, with the opportunity to see the cars, drivers and teams up close across the weekend.