Greg Murphy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Greg Murphy
Occupation	Race Car Driver
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1972(1972-08-23)
Age	52
Birthplace	Raleigh
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Leo

Greg Murphy Biography

Greg Murphy is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on August 23, 1972 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Multiple times winning the Bathurst 1000 who won his first V8SuperTourer Sprint Series points title in 2013.

He was a part of”Top Gear,” a BBC TV series “Top Gear” along with He appeared on the BBC TV series “Top Gear” alongside James May..

Murphy became involved in motorsports by the age of eight, progressing through karts to saloons and single-seaters before moving to Australia. He first competed at the Bathurst circuit in 1994. The following two years he drove for Brad Jones Racing in the Australian Super Touring Championship and the Holden Racing Team (HRT) in endurance events, winning the Bathurst 1000 with Craig Lowndes in 1996. He drove for the HRT full-time in 1997 and almost won the championship. Due to Craig Lowndes’ return from overseas, Murphy only drove for the team in the endurance races in 1998.

In 1999 and 2000, he finished 6th in points driving for Gibson Motorsport. He paired with Steven Richards to win the Bathurst 1000. In the 2001 V8 Supercar season, Murphy joined the newly formed K-Mart Racing team and had two Bathurst 1000 wins with teammate Rick Kelly, in 2003 and 2004. Murphy had two championship runners-up while at K-Mart Racing, in 2002 and 2003. In 2001 and 2004 he finished fourth in the championship.

He was born there in Hastings, New Zealand.

Greg Murphy Net Worth

Greg Murphy is one of the richest Race Car Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Greg Murphy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started racing karts when he reached eight years old.

His name was on the V8 Supercar points title runner-up in 2002 and 2003.

Gregory Murphy (born 23 August 1972) is a New Zealand professional racing driver, best known as a four-time winner of the Bathurst 1000. Greg Murphy joined Jeremy Clarkson and James May presenting Top Gear Live, when it had its first international Live show at ASB Showgrounds in Auckland from 12–15 February 2009, and again when the show returned in 2010.

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Who is Greg Murphy Dating?

According to our records, Greg Murphy married to Wendy Murphy. As of December 1, 2023, Greg Murphy’s is not dating anyone.

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Murphy joined Paul Morris Motorsport in 2010 to drive Castrol supported Commodore. While the partnership looked like it was to reignite the “old murph” his performances and a poor car failed to produce results thus the announcement came in November 2010 that the partnership would split.

Facts & Trivia

Greg Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Greg Murphy celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

Murphy joined Kelly Racing for 2011 in a late deal with major sponsor Pepsi Max. Throughout the year the Pepsi Max Crew car has undergone four different paint schemes all with a graffiti theme. Murphy has had varying success throughout the year and as he has become more comfortable with his car and the team he has had some good performances, including pole position at the Bathurst 1000.

Top Facts about Greg Murphy

1. Greg Murphy is a retired New Zealand racing driver.
2. He won the Bathurst 1000 four times.
3. Murphy has also won the Australian V8 Supercar Championship twice.
4. He holds the lap record at Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst.
5. Murphy was inducted into the New Zealand Motorsport Hall of Fame in 2013.
6. He made his debut in Formula Ford in 1991.
7. Murphy competed in the Super Touring Car Championship and DTM series.
8. In 2003, he set a new lap record at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
9. Murphy has also raced in endurance events such as Le Mans and Daytona 24 Hours.
10. He currently works as a motorsport commentator for TV coverage of Supercars races.

Who does Greg Murphy represent?

Gregory Francis Murphy (born March 5, 1963) is an American politician and urologist representing North Carolina’s 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019.

Where does Greg Murphy live?

Personal life. Greg was born and raised in New Zealand, where he attended Havelock North High School. After being based in Melbourne, Victoria for most of his racing career he now lives in New Zealand with frequent trips to Australia.

Is Greg Murphy married?

Monique Murphy

Who is Greg Murphy's wife?

Monique Murphy

Is Greg Murphy a Republican or Democrat?

Republican Party