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The Dom Harvey Podcast

Greg Murphy on The Lap of the Gods, Near-Death Crashes & Holden vs Ford Rivalry

10 Sep 2025

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Greg Murphy is one of New Zealand’s most iconic motorsport figures — a four-time Bathurst 1000 winner whose name is etched into history thanks to his legendary “Lap of the Gods” in 2003.In this episode, Murph opens up about:+ The story behind Lap of the Gods and how it changed his career forever+ His friendship with the late Peter Brock and what he learned from him+ Holden vs Ford rivalries, brutal penalties, and why today’s racing feels “sterile”+ The crash at 16 that nearly ended everything — and how it sparked his lifelong passion for road safety+ Why he believes New Zealand roads are more dangerous than racing tracks, and what needs to change+ Balancing fame, family, and mental health in a high-pressure careerFrom adrenaline-fuelled wins to raw reflections on loss, politics, and purpose, this is Greg Murphy like you’ve never heard him before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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