Its Official Greg Murphy To Tasman Motorsport In 2007

[Model_Man]

Just said on Channel 10 Greg Murphy will be at Tasman Motorsport next year (Not that we didnt already know this). Im a big Murphy fan and perosnally i think its a backwards step. Even since he left K-Mart racing hes hasnt done much but maybe i can be proven wrong.

[GTR XU-1]

Murphy is a good guy, Hope he does well.

[Mickcals]

I think Tasman are showing true potenial - all they need is an experienced driver to assist in the development of the their cars, and with a competitive young gun as his teammate, Jason will keep him ture and fast.

I think this is a good move for him

[Angrydad]

Yeah, the SCAR cars haven't really been on the pace since the engine change, Tasman, on the other hand, seem to be constantly improving. Probably is a good move for Murph. Will certainly keep his Kiwi fans happy, if nothing else!

[ferrari fan]

I still have not forgotten his last move at Bathurst last year and the fracas afterwards.
He did run in the back of the FORD!!

[GTR XU-1]

I still have not forgotten his last move at Bathurst last year and the fracas afterwards.
He did run in the back of the FORD!!

That was spectacular

[Holden2003]

I can't understand why he left Kmart in the first place. Yes Tasman is good, but their sponsorship package is a bit puzzling, and they don't seem to be as good as HRT/HSV and reliability is a bit down. Its only a small step up for Murph in my opinion.

[VXfan]

I still have not forgotten his last move at Bathurst last year and the fracas afterwards.
He did run in the back of the FORD!!
Come on Bert,let's move along now.;)

[Chev_350]

knew he was gonna make the move there, but thought he would stay at SCAR for just a bit longer despite their troubles, wonder who will fill the #51?

[Pug205]

Good move by Murphy I think.

It was wrong in hindsight to leave Kmart however at the time it wasnt. PWR was the most consistent Holden team with Bright at the time which is something Kmart werent at all. Also he might of known they were to lose the Kmart money and thought they might struggle. PWR were getting the Supercheap backing and looking like they were on the up.

Of course it hasnt turned out that way but Tasman are a good team. Ron Harrop has developed the old Lansvale team into a very professional outfit. Richards has been doing some great work in car 3 so you would assume Murphy will do even better as his team mate in 2007.

I would of chosen Tasman over the Perkins seat that will be left by Steven Richards at years end anyway!

[XA Craig]

I still have not forgotten his last move at Bathurst last year and the fracas afterwards.
He did run in the back of the FORD!!

Gotto agree with you there Bert. The fracas was a joke. Typical Murphy!

[V8SS]

This is all going to make for another silly season with a spare seat at SCAR to fill and a possible one at Perkins.
Will Murph take the number 51 with him???

[monarocveightz]

Gotto agree with you there Bert. The fracas was a joke. Typical Murphy!


your not the only ones who dosent like Murphy, i have my reasons for disliking him and i will never again buy a model car that has his name on it other than if it's a Bathurst winner- i will only buy a Bathurst winner purely for the other driver

[Kenseth17]

Lucky for Murphy his old man has the Tasman thing going coz as he has burnt all his bridges everywhere else, he would be out of a full time drive. Lets see who he tries to kill at Bathurst this year........

[BILLFORD1]

Yep, Murph is lucky he can fall back into Tasman. Cannot imagine for a second his getting a start in the second 'Jackmobile'! LP & Murph would get along like 2 Tomcats in a sugarbag !! Even less likely getting an invite to test the #6 Ford or switching codes to AFL either after last years "Trundle round the Hill" where he got confused & mixed up his Punting & his Passing!! I keep trying to tell him...'Its an attitude thing' !! He has though worked through almost a full year of Bad Karma so I suppose things can only improve ?? :D

[tonynz]

Are all you guys talking about the same Murphy that has won 4 Bathursts and is one of the top drivers?

[VXfan]

Are all you guys talking about the same Murphy that has won 4 Bathursts and is one of the top drivers?
Hard to believe eh?Geez,just cos the guy had a coming together with old grumpy ar#e last year and has the balls to tell it like it is (unlike some of the robotic political corrrect drivers out there) everyone puts the boot in.
Probably the same people who were kissing his ar*e after 'that' lap in '03 :rolleyes:
Cheers,
Tony.

[1370]

Are all you guys talking about the same Murphy that has won 4 Bathursts and is one of the top drivers?

Nah mate, he is not one of the top drivers.

He was half resonable when he had access to HRO's set up sheets. And really if you take away the few races he has won in NZ and the 4 wins at Bathurst, he has achieved very little in over a decade of racing. I guess the only really memorable things about him are his attempts at murdering Bargwanna at Phillip Island and Ambrose at Bathurst.

[mick xu1]

I think if you put Murphy in a good car he would be right up there with the others what's done is done in 05......oh just wondering if the SBR boys packed there Balaclavas for this year......sorry couldn't resist that one

[AmonFan]

Good move for Murph. Most drivers have had their share of run ins, besides a Former Ford Supercar champ said that it was ok to clip the rear of a car if you thought he was holding you up and dispose of him ;)

[toddy05]

I was talking to a friend who knows someone close to the team inside and apparently it was not so much Murph choosing to leave rather than him being told to. I do not know if there is a lot of truth in this, can anyone else confirm as all I have heard publicly is Murph wanting to go.

[GRPIII]

Nah mate, he is not one of the top drivers.

He was half resonable when he had access to HRO's set up sheets. And really if you take away the few races he has won in NZ and the 4 wins at Bathurst, he has achieved very little in over a decade of racing. I guess the only really memorable things about him are his attempts at murdering Bargwanna at Phillip Island and Ambrose at Bathurst.
that a stupid post if ive ever read one.
apart from ambrose's 2 titles or lowndes 3 titles & his one bathurst win what have they done?
whys everyone knocking murph, he rates up there as one of the best in the country.
some drivers would kill to win a bathurst race, murph has 4 & i dont think it will be his last.
that 2.06 rates up there in the all time great bathurst moments, it may be broken tomorrow but that time back then was something special.

[Angrydad]

I think he does occasionally lack a little bit of consistency, but on his day, when he's comfortable in the car, He's one of the best there. As for his altercation with Ambrose last year, well, it takes 2 to tangle!

[GTR XU-1]

I think he does occasionally lack a little bit of consistency, but on his day, when he's comfortable in the car, He's one of the best there. As for his altercation with Ambrose last year, well, it takes 2 to tangle!

There was contact before the big smash last year so it was hard to say whos fault it really was but it looked like Murphy had alot to do with it but lets move on.

I would like here what other members think of how he will perform this year, Im going for lowndes but I would like to see Murph up there also.

[Kenseth17]

Never kissed Murphy's arse - never will. Actually I've never kissed anyones arse....
Greg Murphy is very good at driving a car that comes out of the truck working well. His 4 Bathurst wins puts his name up in lights and congrats to him for that. I will never knock him for those results. He is, however, not the smartest cookie out there. Leaving KRT/HSV was not a good move but he may have been pushed due to not getting along with certain people (familiar story).... His problem is that he does not have the knowledge to set up a car when it is struggling and his consistency is poor.He makes the sport more interesting but by pi**ing off team members, owners etc, he is only doing himself a disservice. He will never be enough to win a championship - this is not a dig, it's the truth. Bathurst is one hell of a race and a massive title to win, but whilst I don't knock anyone who has won it in the slightest, there can be a very fine line to having a Bathurst trophy on your shelf or not. Just ask Glen Seton, Paul Radisich, David Besnard and many others who have come so close. Lowndsey is one of the greats and he 'only' has one but is 10 times the driver Murphy is. Ambrose has not won Bathurst yet. He has won 2 Championships which is much harder to achieve. It's an all year thing to do this and usually longer. MA is now tackling the NASCAR scene and anyone who knows their motor racing will know how hard this is for anyone to do. He is good enough and time will tell how he goes. So far so good.
Lowndes has kicked on now with Ford and will continue to see success. He like MA does not burn bridges (like Murph does) and has quite a few friends.
Murphy has one last chance at Tasman, so it will be interesting to see how he goes. He just must ensure he does not s**t in his own nest again.

[Chev_350]

This is all going to make for another silly season with a spare seat at SCAR to fill and a possible one at Perkins.
Will Murph take the number 51 with him???

Don't think he will take #51 with him, he took it to SCAR in a number swap with HSVDT with the end result of both teams having consecutive numbers.

Should be interesting it has been rumored a bit this year that the big Weel will sell out to Marcus Marshall's old man who owns No Limit, thier signage currently takes up a fair bit of real estate on the bonnet of the SCAR cars. So who knows, them No Limit logos could get a bit bigger and Mr Marshall could be the driver of the #51 car next year, thats my tip anyway.

[Kenseth17]

Don't think he will take #51 with him, he took it to SCAR in a number swap with HSVDT with the end result of both teams having consecutive numbers.

Should be interesting it has been rumored a bit this year that the big Weel will sell out to Marcus Marshall's old man who owns No Limit, thier signage currently takes up a fair bit of real estate on the bonnet of the SCAR cars. So who knows, them No Limit logos could get a bit bigger and Mr Marshall could be the driver of the #51 car next year, thats my tip anyway.

I think you have hit the nail right on the head.

[ferrari fan]

Just compare the attitude to the whole race scene of the late and great Peter Brock and then compare this with Gregg Murphy.
This reflection in all facets will enlighten all.
Never, have I seen a scene where Peter ran up the backside of a fellow competitor and then proceeded to express himself like the scene last year.
AND this has been not the first time, remember Phillip Island? Bargs? and the comments well after the accident?
"I will do it again"
Then the portaloo saga!, that was funny! and telling of his inner attitude and mind set.
Just my reflection, so take it easy and enjoy the spectacle!

[hobby]

Hi again to all,
here is a copy of a post i did quite some time back in august,

Hi again to all,

Correct me if you think i am wrong ,or if this has already been mentioned.

I think Greg Murphy may be the choice ,
and having team KIWI already named as going blue oval next year,
As this maybe given to Greg as Ford did with Britek to secure Bright.

if this is the case will be sorry to see Greg cross over.

wish someone would give me a new car let alone a team.

[Holden2003]

I have been complaining of lack of driver emotion in the Bathurst results thread. Greg is the real exception. I love his antics, he really shows his true colours. New Zealand 2001, when he won all three races, is one of my fav's. Him screaming on the radio was awesome. He wears his heart on his sleeve, and in a field which is becoming almost F1 robotic, its good to see someone remembers the fans.

I would rate Greg #2 in Holdens most strongest driver (Skaife, Murphy, Tander, R Kelly, T Kelly would be my ranking). He has the skills, and should be alongside Skaife in HRT.

SCAR's problem, whether be financial or whatever, was stepping away from HMS to Perkins. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. This team though has suffered plenty of car damage, since Bathurst 04. I don't know if they still use the same cars that had the Indy and Bathurst crashes, but they have gone though a few rebuilds and re-configurations.

[Martin Thomas]

Just compare the attitude to the whole race scene of the late and great Peter Brock and then compare this with Gregg Murphy.
This reflection in all facets will enlighten all.
Never, have I seen a scene where Peter ran up the backside of a fellow competitor and then proceeded to express himself like the scene last year.
AND this has been not the first time, remember Phillip Island? Bargs? and the comments well after the accident?
"I will do it again"
Then the portaloo saga!, that was funny! and telling of his inner attitude and mind set.
Just my reflection, so take it easy and enjoy the spectacle!

Its unfair to compare anyone to Brock.. We could run all sorts of comparisons. How did Ambroses antics compare? What about Ingall/Skaife? Paul Morris? John Bowe?

I think some of the most 'eloquent' drivers of the current era are Lowndes, Bright, Tander and Jason Richards..