# Neil Crompton

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John Smailes | Part 1 - reporting on bank robberies and the London to Sydney

He wrote to Ferry Porsche in his teens and got a reply! Then his hero, the 1960 Australian Touring Car Champion David McKay, would help start his long career in the media. Many listener’s will remember John Smailes from his time on the ABC commentating with Will Hagon and a young Neil Crompton. It…

Episode 38 - Kezia Dawn

It's a rare career move: trading a successful microphone for a driving helmet. While athletes often transition easily into broadcasting, few presenters, commentators, or actors manage a successful role reversal to become professional racing drivers. Yet, names like Paul Newman, Patrick Dempsey, and…

The Passion Wrap 3 - Crompton

In the wake of Neil Crompton's press release on his current future, Luke and Adam discuss whether he deserves a farewell tour, the increase in "state media" motorsport coverage and wonder whether category commentators are actually commentating or are they just in a PR roll?

S11 E3 - Question Time

Hutchy and Damo answer your questions. This week they talk about State of Origin's broadcast numbers, the infamous MCG drink stealer, Neil Crompton's removal from the Supercars commentary box, the timing of the NFL's match in Melbourne, and more. 🗣️ Hosted by: Craig Hutchison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Toyota breaks through as cyclone chaos hits Taupō and Payne pressure builds

Cyclone chaos, a reshaped Supercars weekend — and a driver market move that could shake the whole grid. This week on the Auto Action RevLimiter, we break down the Taupō round that never quite was, as wild weather forces a rethink and turns Saturday into the main event. From Ryan Wood’s breakthrough…

James Courtney | Part 1 - cut throat karting & losing a good mate

How sampling a kart at Lithgow started the journey and it clicked straight away.Borrowing chain oil from the late Jim Morton and how his generosity put JC on course for Europe.Living alone in Italy in his mid teens and the future F1 stars who tried to scare him at the Karting World Championships.Th…

Crompo's New World, NASCAR's Biggest Tracks and SVG prepares for Watkins Glen

Andrew Clarke is still in the United States, but he still took enough time to tell Bruce Williams what it's like to stand at Talladega while 26 cars pile up in front of you. He also visited Texas Motor Speedway, watched Chase Elliott take the win, and sat down with Kyle Larson for a major feature c…

NEWS: The truth behind Supercars grub saga + Payne’s porky pie

Grubs and deception dominated the Supercars news cycle this week – Full Credit to the News delves into these explosive stories. Supercars referee Craig Baird found himself in hot water for comments made in mainstream media about Ryan Wood. Did Baird get it wrong? Was Walkinshaw TWG Racing's reac…

Episode 56 - Brian Van De Wakker

The 2026 Toyota GR Cup is shaping up to be the most competitive season to date, and with the penultimate round at Mount Panorama threatening to define the series, there’s no better time to sit down with the voice of the GR Cup: Brian Van De Wakker. Taking over the lead commentary role for the Super…