MOTORSPORT Australia’s worldwide search to fill its newly created Sporting & Technical Director position has led to the appointment of Lisa Crampton.
Currently based in Germany, Crampton has extensive experience as a race director and in senior leadership roles, including as sporting director for 2024 Dakar Rally winners Q Motorsport.
Among other items on her resume is a six-year stint as FIA World Endurance Championship assistant race director.
Motorsport Australia CEO Sunil Vohra hailed her addition to the organisation’s senior management team.
“Developing further our sporting and technical capabilities is a key part of our strategy and having someone of Lisa’s calibre will be a great asset to the organisation,” he said.
“Lisa’s experience across world motorsport allow us to put dedicated focus to enhancing further our world-class officials, and building out the capacity our existing team.
“Her deep expertise in race control will be a valuable asset for our talented senior officials, and lead the new frameworks we have to develop the next generation of aspiring race directors.
“A key focus for the Sporting & Technical Director will be to lead our strategy and continual developments for safety in motorsport.
“Lisa will lead this work across all disciplines and bring world class practice to risk and safety in motorsport that supports growth of the sport.
“Lisa’s experience across all facets of the sport will be utilised across the organisation, supporting our objectives to grow and develop the sport nationally.”
Crampton declared her excitement at securing the new role, which will start in July and will bring her back to her hometown of Melbourne.
“Motorsport Australia is known as a world-leader and sets a global standard in across motorsport,” she said.
“I am keen to bring my own extensive experience in the sport and help lead this next phase of development for the organisation across many critical areas.
“Motorsport in Australia enjoys a great following and all made possible by a dedicated group of officials working to grow our sport and see it thrive.
“I am thrilled to join the highly experienced team at Motorsport Australia and look forward to playing a big role in shaping the future of the sport.”
