New Zealand motorsport legend Greg Murphy is booked in to make a thrilling return to the international racing scene by participating in the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Scheduled for July 10-13, this prestigious event will celebrate “The Winning Formula – Champions and Challengers,” marking the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1 World Championship.
Attendees can anticipate an impressive gathering of legendary cars, drivers, and teams from various disciplines, including Formula 1, World Rally Championship, World Endurance Championship, Formula E, IndyCar, NASCAR, MotoGP, and World Superbikes. This diverse assembly aims to showcase the evolution and innovation that have shaped racing over the past 125 years.
Murphy, renowned for his four Bathurst 1000 victories (1996, 1999, 2003, and 2004), will pilot the iconic Holden Monaro 427C. This is the same vehicle he co-drove to triumph in the 2003 Bathurst 24 Hour race alongside Todd Kelly, Jason Bright, and the legendary Peter Brock in his final major race win. The Monaro, now owned by Peter Lucas, is undergoing preparations at Garry Rogers Motorsport in anticipation of its journey to the UK.
Joining Murphy at Goodwood will be fellow Kiwi and multiple Bathurst winner Steven Richards. Richards is locked in to drive the Nissan Skyline GTS-R HR31, a car with deep familial ties, as his father, Jim Richards, utilized it during his victorious 1990 Australian Touring Car Championship campaign. This vehicle, recently acquired by enthusiast Peter Sturgeon, has seen Steven behind the wheel at events like the 2023 Bathurst 1000 and the Adelaide Motorsport Festival.
Murphy and Richards won the Bathurst 1000 together in 1999, making this a somewhat iconic and historic duo reunion at one of the world’s most significant historic race events.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is renowned for assembling various historic and significant racing machines, offering fans unparalleled access to motorsport’s rich heritage.
In addition to the on-track action, the Festival will feature the return of the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, who are set to perform their thrilling aerial displays on three days of the event.
Murphy’s participation highlights his enduring passion for motorsport and his commitment to celebrating its history. His recent involvement in events like the George Begg Festival further highlights his dedication to racing and engaging with the motorsport community.
Fans eagerly anticipate witnessing Murphy and Richards navigate the famed Goodwood Hillclimb, which will revive memories of their storied careers and introduce a new audience to the vehicles that once dominated the racing circuits.
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