After noticing that there was no Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar race scheduled in the TV guide this weekend, I have just telephoned TV3 Media Works and been told that they are not covering the first race of the series and may not even cover any of the others!! Being a keen viewer of the Supercar series, that's a real piss off.  

The receptionist at Mediaworks said they will consider showing each race as it comes up but there are no guarantees. Reading between the lines  - that doesn't sound promising at all.

I have also just rung SKY (not that I have it), and have been told they are considering buying the rights to air the series for this year but no decision has been reached yet. With only 3 days to go before the first race, they had better get moving.

Does anyone know if Australian Ch 7 is available via satellite to NZ?? Or is there possibly an Internet streaming option available? 

I think the series normally shows on Channel 7 in Australia. I and others will need to look at other options and fairly promptly.