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He is a great leader and Steve talks about teamwork being a cornerstone of success.The rise of Tasman Motorsport and the some of the drivers on its incredible roll call including Tony Kanaan and Helio Castro Neves, who are like family to the Hornes.The importance of timing and knowing when to wave the chequered flag even when they’d worked so passionately putting their heart and soul into Tasman.Coming back to New Zealand and working in Super Tourers, his friendship with Neil Crompton and chairing the Supercars Commission. Plus his determination to help the next generation of Kiwi racers on the pathway through his involvement in the Tony Quinn Foundation. Loyalty, the power of great partnerships, work ethic and the importance of understanding the business side of motor racing. Whether you’re a racer or a fan you’ll love this episode! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hear from Chad Neylon, James Pavey and Neil Crompton as they talk to the main protagonists from the 2024 Bosch Power Tools Perth SuperSprint
We continue this gripping ride with former RPM and Rally reporter Alison Drower during a period in the late 90's and mid 2000's when Channel Ten became Australian TV's undisputed 'Home of Motorsport'. From magic moments making tele at the track, in the forest and with an access all areas pass that took fans on a back stage tour. We have some fun with how she made Neil Crompton blush and burst out laughing when they covered Targa Tasmania. Plus, what Alison's doing now, how Motorsport still plays a big part in her life as her son Zach Bates chases the dream of racing full-time in Supercars. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage. WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Step back to a golden era of Formula One with one of Rusty's cherished colleagues, Louise Goodman. From the young UK traveler who ventured to Australia and seized an opportunity at the Adelaide Grand Prix that propelled her into the exciting world of F1 to working with legends like Eddie Jordan, Martin Brundle and others and doing PR before an almost ‘sink or swim' move into pit reporting for the live TV coverage. Louise Goodman became one of the most loved figures in the paddock that just about anyone would talk to and they still do. She shares what it was like to work for EJ and recalls the heart-stopping tale of Eddie Irvine waterskiing just days before a Grand Prix, all while Neil Crompton was at the helm of the boat! Lou also shares a backstory of one her PR collaborations with Martin Brundle and a daring role swap with Colin McRae. We also explore a pivotal moment in the history of the Jordan team in Belgium. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future Rusty's Garage episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The comeback is on and Daniel Ricciardo is stoked. The 34-year-old has gone from Red Bull back up driver to on the grid with sister team AlphaTauri. Confronting his own F1 mortality has proved reinvigorating for the Australian who now gets the remainder of the season to effectively sell his skills to the open market. Today, motorsport insider Neil Crompton tells us how Ricciardo's remarkable change of circumstance took place. Featured: Neil Crompton, motorsport broadcaster. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
This TV director captured one of the most watched moments in Bathurst history, and he steps through it all and goes on to share what it is like to head up a tv production and what it is like to work with legends like Mark Larkham, Neil Crompton and Mark Skaife. He details his respect for Mountain Panorama and a striking a balance between innovation and history, and how he always looking for new ways to convey the speed and spectacle of the Great Race. Plus covering motorsport's most insane odyssey, Dakar! Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust and Nathan Prendergast as the epic stories continue, plus what the new Drag Racing chapter holds? Going international with the WSX & working with F1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Grille boys are back with part two of their LIVE at the F1 special. Featuring Larry Perkins, Neil Crompton and Lehmo speaking at the 2023 VACC Presidents Grand Prix Supper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join The Grille for a very special episode LIVE at the 2023 VACC Presidents Grand Prix Supper. Rusty and Geoff are joined by a star panel including Larry Perkins, Neil Crompton and Lehmo. Larry chats about his days in Formula One and what it took to get there. Shane also makes a case for Calder Park to be re-vamped to its former glory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Skaife and Bathurst with Andrew Clarke From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell on Inside Supercars Aaron Noonan is the V8 Sleuth, over the years he has created books on specific aspects of the history of Australian motorsport, but the subject that got him on his way was Holden and HRT. Aaron talks about that first book, how his publishing model has changed and what its like writing for another publisher, as he did when he worked with Neil Crompton on his book. Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia The Gates RevLimiter – Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500
The Lion and the V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell on Inside Supercars Aaron Noonan is the V8 Sleuth, over the years he has created books on specific aspects of the history of Australian motorsport, but the subject that got him on his way was Holden and HRT. Aaron talks about that first book, how his publishing model has changed and what its like writing for another publisher, as he did when he worked with Neil Crompton on his book. Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia The Gates RevLimiter – Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500
The ninth episode takes a different turn. Instead of looking back at the most memorable moments in Supercars history, we are doing something a little different to wind out season 2022.This episode features a one-on-one, in depth chat between Neil Crompton and Shane van Gisbergen, taken from the recently produced 'Inside Line: A season with Triple Eight Engineering'.
This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth's Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss the hot topics from the Sandown SuperSprint. The boys dig into the DJR versus Triple Eight battle and the details behind Davo's incredible Sunday qualifying – smoked out one minute, on pole the next! There's also plenty of news to get into, headlined by ex-F1 race director Michael Masi's impending appointment as chair of the Supercars Commission at the expense of Neil Crompton. Also on the agenda are Grove Racing's latest big technical signing, the push for the Sandown 500 to return, more bikes at Supercars events and the curious case of Supercars car ownership. AVL chats with Jamie Whincup about Triple Eight's car hunt, as well as its battle with DJR, while the Motorsport News Mailbag puts the spotlight on a chaotic Super2/Super3 weekend. All that plus the latest headlines from around the world, including MotoGP's shock format shake-up, the Castrol Stars of the Week and more.
Supercars royalty Neil Crompton joins the team to talk the Supercars documentary series, how he got started in commentary and what's happening in the world of broadcast. Plus, the latest VFACTS, which have a few electric vehicle insights, where we're at 6-months into the year from a sales perspective, and what we should expect in 2022. VACC member guest Allan Bartlett from Integrated Towing Solutions joins the gang of Shane Jacobson, Greg Rust and VACC CEO Geoff Gwilym. Check out Neil Crompton's incredible book Contact the show: info@thegrillepodcast.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barry Sheene introducing Brad to music legend Phil Collins, the immense potential he saw in Jason Richards, his great friendship with Neil Crompton and their awkward wait in the foyer at Williams for a meet with Sir Frank. Plus the rare Audi race car he plans to restore and incredible memories of racing AUSCAR and NASCAR at the Thunderdome. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust and one of the most requested Garage guests - former Touring Car racer turned Supercars team owner Brad Jones - brought to you exclusively by Pizza Hut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Winterbottom and Team 18 boss Charlie Schwerkolt talk about Frosty's future in the team. Neil Crompton logs on from Indianapolis to review the Indy 500, plus Fabian Coulthard talks about his TV and TCR future and the Australia's next driver on the grid ... this year!
For this week's edition of Repco Supercars Weekly, V8 Sleuth's Aaron Noonan runs through the key news from the Repco Supercars Championship, headlined by the appearance of a Ford Mustang Supercar turning laps at Watkins Glen International in the United States with a pair of NASCAR stars reportedly behind the wheel.The Garage: https://www.repco.com.au/thegarageMustang at Watkins Glen: https://bit.ly/3yK3LlpV8 Sleuth Open Night with Neil Crompton @ the Bathurst 12 Hour: https://bit.ly/3yAqC2u
We're talking to John Smailes this week on the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Repco. The motoring and motorsport industry veteran chats about his new book, Formula One: The Australian and New Zealand Story, which covers the rich history of drivers from our corner of the world that have reached the pinnacle of the sport. He also shares a few tales from his extensive career in motoring and motorsport, including the time Kimi Raikkonen hip and shouldered him and Smailes hip and shouldered him right back!V8 Sleuth Bookshop: https://bookshop.v8sleuth.com.au
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Ross Aloisi, Firdose Moonda, Matt Duldig, Clare Polkinghorne, Chadd Sayers, Neil Crompton, HG Nelson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Repco we're chatting about a Classic Car: a Holden Commodore with a long, long racing life! Chassis RF 04 began its life as a Holden Commodore VN Group A SS in 1991 and kept racing – upgraded to a VP, then VR then VS specifications – until 2007! It hosted young guns, a world champion, well-known privateers and (at one point) a future Supercars Hall of Famer, gave Neil Crompton his maiden ATCC/SC podium finish, and had a starring role in some infamous Mount Panorama moments.V8 Sleuth Bookshop: https://bookshop.v8sleuth.com.au
Fallout from NSW Freedom Day; Relief from South West Sydney; Crowds of 10,000 allowed to attend Melbourne Cup but children still forced to learn from home; ALP corruption scandal; Vaccine passport trial kicks off in regional Victoria; Vaccine blitz for those living with disability; United Australia Party vs One Nation; Shops reopen fro browsing in NSW; Supercars legend Neil Crompton's new book; Technology update with Tim Stackpool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Price speaks to racer and broadcaster Neil Crompton about his new book "Best Seat in the House" about his life in motorsports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're talking to Neil Crompton on the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Repco. Ahead of the release of his autobiography ‘Neil Crompton: Best Seat in the House', Neil shares a couple of stories from his career behind the wheel and behind the microphone, ranging from Peter Brock to Dame Edna, touring car legends to Indycar testing - and you can even hear a snippet of one of his earliest pieces of TV commentary. He also gives an update on his health in the wake of his prostate cancer diagnosis earlier in 2021.Pre-order Neil's book: https://bit.ly/2X1wOjv
When it comes to documenting the vast history of Australian motorsport there is no greater authority than the V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan! He's been very very busy the last few months with some great books coming our way including the complete history of Perkins Engineering and we get an update on his collaboration with Neil Crompton.
For this week's edition of Repco Supercars Weekly previewing the Merlin Darwin Triple Crown, V8 Sleuth's Aaron Noonan chats to Chaz Mostert about his newly-announced deal to stay at Walkinshaw Andretti United, and to commentator Chad Neylon about stepping into the booth for the Repco Supercars Championship this weekend.The Garage: https://www.repco.com.au/thegarage
Fox Sports host Jessica Yates joins us for a chat ahead of the new Supercars Championship, plus the impending birth of her second child. We also grab Trans Am ace Tim Brook to talk all things American muscle and odd stories from Tasmanian AirBNBs!Jessica Yates: 18 minutesTim Brook: 41 minutes
This week Glenn Seton joins us on the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Timken. With his new book ‘Seto: The Official Racing History of Glenn Seton' set for release, we chat to the Supercars Hall of Famer about the book, how it came together and some of the stories in it – including his thoughts on his heartbreaking late-race exit from the 1995 Bathurst 1000 and how he handled it the way he did, his sole race in a Group C Nissan Bluebird Turbo, and a very serious offer to join Holden full-time. Finally, he tackles your National Motor Racing Museum Couch Racer Questions and our Motorfocus Top 10 Shootout.V8 Sleuth Bookshop: https://bookshop.v8sleuth.com.au
This week 1987 500cc Motorcycle World Champion Wayne Gardner joins the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Timken. In Part 1, we talk about his very first test of a touring car – which pre-dated his world title! – his Bathurst debut in 1992, and his full-time arrival in the sport in 1993. Wayne also talks in detail about that tumultuous first year with the Holden Racing Team, a partnership that ended acrimoniously and led to the creation of Wayne Gardner Racing.
This week BTCC supremo Alan Gow joins the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Timken. In Part 1, we talk about his early days in the sport with Captain Peter Janson, he tells a couple of ripper Peter Brock stories from his time running Mobil 1 Racing, and he talks about the current state of play of the BTCC.