Part 2 - Greg Murphy in a Holden V8 Supercar at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit - July 2nd 2023.

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Here is the in car footage from day two of the Super Touring Power Event (2nd of July) at Brands Hatch, where Greg carried out his second demonstration run. This time he was on the shorter Indy Circuit.

This video is a joy to watch!

Greg was on hard compound tyres, which were fitted new the previous day. Unfortunately, it isn't possible to get soft tyres in 17" for these cars anymore. We have soft's for the 18" COTF wheels but we wanted the car to be period correct.

Greg sets a pretty decent time, even though it is just demo runs and he isn't pushing as hard as he can. Looking at the data, if the car was running softs, setup perfectly for Greg and he had some more time on the circuit, it looks like a 47 would be possible, which is not bad for a big old Holden round this short circuit!

Back Ground info :-

On the 1st of July, V8 Supercar star Greg Murphy was reunited with his 2008/2009 Sprint Gas Racing Holden V8 Supercar, TMS001. A car we have proudly owned since 2015.

Greg was over in the UK to race a Nissan Primera Super Tourer at the Super Touring Power Event. As soon as we knew Greg was coming to our home circuit, we had to arrange for him to drive the car, which is in its period correct, 2009 Bathurst livery. He would drive the car on both days, first on the GP circuit and then on the Indy. Both runs were as part of a demonstration.

TMS001 was a car Greg and his Dad actually owned after Tasman Motorsport lost its funding. His team Greg Murphy Racing, ran the car in Super 2's for Geoff Emery, who would eventually buy the car and whom we purchased it from.

Greg hadn't driven the car since 2009 and hadn't seen it for over ten years. He wasn't quite sure what to expect but, was not disappointed when he jumped back in it for the first time, amazed at the condition the car was in and that everything was how it should be. His reaction was a huge pat on the back for us.

It is very safe to say Greg absolutely loved driving the car again and at such a legendary circuit. It really was a pleasure to have him in the seat and see the genuine enjoyment he got from it. Don't miss the end of the footage, to catch his reaction.

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