{"title":"Neil Crompton","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Neil Crompton, a renowned author celebrated for his insightful takes on the thrilling world of motorsport. With a career that spans both live commentary and writing, Neil brings a wealth of experience and passion to his books, offering readers a unique perspective into the fast-paced universe of racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eBest Seat in the House\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating dive into life behind the microphone and the racetrack. This book offers a rare blend of personal anecdotes, professional insights, and engaging storytelling that not only shines a light on the sport but also captures the essence of what it means to be at its heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for sports enthusiasts and readers keen to learn more about the intricacies of motorsport, Neil Crompton's collection provides an informative and enjoyable reading experience. Whether you're a die-hard racing fan or new to the sport, his books provide a behind-the-scenes look, bridging the gap between fans and the exhilarating world of high-speed sports.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"best-seat-in-the-house-by-neil-crompton-9781460767559","title":"Best Seat in the House","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRacer and broadcaster Neil Crompton has had the best seat in the house for the last 40 years of Australian motorsport, an amazing lifetime upgrade to a first-hand, front row seat to see the biggest names, machines, and events of this high-speed, high-octane sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA kid from Ballarat in country Victoria, obsessed by speed with an undying passion to pursue a career in the sport, Neil ended up finding his way to lining up on the grid at the biggest race in Australia, the Bathurst 1000, driving for a team run by his childhood hero, Peter Brock. Since then, he's raced wheel-to-wheel with some of the biggest stars the sport has ever seen in this country and experienced first-hand the thrilling success, heartbreaking disappointment, and emotional trauma that is a life spent in motorsport and the relentless pursuit of the ultimate success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUniquely, Neil has spent his entire career either driving a race car, a microphone, or sometimes both. As the trusted and respected modern-day voice and face of Supercars racing on television in Australia, he's added the audio soundtrack from the commentary box to some of the biggest spine-tingling moments in the sport and is well qualified to offer his account of the who, what, and where of Aussie motorsport. From navigating for Dame Edna Everage at the Adelaide Grand Prix to driving some of the fastest race cars in the world and everything in between, he has been there and seen it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Seat in the House\u003c\/em\u003e is Neil's account of an amazing period of the sport from a viewing position like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076211654892,"sku":"9781460767559","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781460767559.jpg?v=1765193374"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/neil-crompton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}