Greg Murphy to leave V8 Supercars

Four-time Bathurst winner and two-time V8 Supercars Championship runner-up Greg Murphy announced switching to endurance racing from 2013 due to all Holden opportunities already being filled in for next year.

Murphy turned down a full-time appearance in the V8 Supercar series after a 15 year-long career to focus on endurance racing. The driver cited his main reason being the lack of a full-scale seasonal drive in Holdens next year.

“The facts are that the right full time Holden seat has not appeared for me despite some encouraging discussions along the way.”

“While the option to consider another manufacturer presented itself, I was always going to remain loyal to Holden who have been incredibly supportive of my career since I first entered the series as an enduro driver with Craig Lowndes back in 1995.”

Murphy added that he had no intentions to distance himself from the series completely despite the disappointment.

“I know I’m still capable of being very competitive as a full time racer but am comfortable to turn my attention to the right endurance seat for Sandown and Bathurst next year.”

“I’m certainly not retiring from the main game. Bathurst and Sandown have been very kind to me over the years and with the right enduro seat in 2013, I have no doubt that I will be able to show pit lane and the fans alike, that I still have what it takes to be competitive as a full time racer.”

Murphy will also continue to race with Holdens in New Zealand’s V8 SuperTourers Championship.