{"id":373598,"date":"2026-04-10T22:25:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T22:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/373598\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T22:25:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T22:25:13","slug":"v8-supercars-legend-neil-crompton-appointed-toyota-motorsport-advisor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/373598\/","title":{"rendered":"V8 Supercars legend Neil Crompton appointed Toyota motorsport advisor"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeil Crompton <\/p>\n

The recently confirmed role formalises Crompton\u2019s involvement in the company\u2019s local motorsport activities including its new Supercars program.<\/p>\n

Crompton has a long association with Toyota as both an ambassador and an administrator of the Toyota GR Cup and Scholarship classes.<\/p>\n

He was instrumental in bringing the marque to Supercars with its GR Supra in 2026 and has been a notable presence trackside.<\/p>\n

Crompton fits into a Toyota Australia ecosystem that already features a motorsport manager, Ben Casagrande.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can confirm Neil Crompton has been engaged by Toyota Australia in a motorsport advisory capacity,\u201d a Toyota spokesperson told Speedcafe.<\/p>\n

\u201cNeil brings immense experience, and we are grateful to have his support.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The opportunity for Crompton to have a front-facing presence in Toyota\u2019s motorsport program followed his axing from Supercars\u2019 broadcast team.<\/p>\n

Crompton was the voice of the sport for over two decades before being cut amid a broadcast shake-up instigated by CEO James Warburton.<\/a><\/p>\n

Whether Warburton\u2019s own shock exit from Supercars last week<\/a> will pave the way for Crompton to return to a TV role in some capacity is currently unclear.<\/p>\n

Having declined a part-time broadcast position, Crompton has this year committed to working with Toyota, as well as taking up a consulting position with Brad Jones Racing.<\/a><\/p>\n

He\u2019s also increased his relationship with suspension and brake company Pedders, which remains a sponsor of the Supercars Championship.<\/p>\n


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