V8 Supercars launches new streaming service
Australian motorsport series V8 Supercars has announced the launch of a new online streaming service that will provide live and advert-free coverage of every race from the championship season.Officials said that tens of thousands of motorsports fans around the world had already trialled V8SuperView during its test phase at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide and Tasmania races. Fans will have another opportunity to try the digital streaming product for free this weekend, during the ITM 400 Auckland, before it becomes a subscription-based service from the Perth race on May 3-5.Two package options are available, with the full portfolio including every Championship and Dunlop Series race, in which former MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner is competing against some of the best up and coming V8 Supercar drivers.V8 Supercar CEO David Malone said: Now we are in full control of our digital rights we can offer fans this amazing new service at a fantastic rate. For a 2013 season pass our fans will pay just A$53 for the V8 Supercar and Dunlop Series bundle. That is less than five dollars for every event this year, which is incredible value for money.He continued: It means fans around the world and those on the go can watch both Championships live, including Casey Stoner's debut season in the Dunlop Series. It's also a fantastic complement to the outstanding V8 Supercars coverage on the Seven Network and Speed Channel in Australia and that of our broadcast partners worldwide.