Eoin Murray

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2004-05-04 // Race Report Magny-Cours, France Rounds 5 + 6
Dunlop Motorsport Ireland Young Driver of the Year’ Eoin Murray contributed handsomely to his haul of Championship points in the European Alfa Challenge by finishing 12th in race one and storming from 12th on the grid to 2nd place by the chequered flag in race two.

Driving for the PRS Group team he struggled with a clutch problem in qualifying which left him on row 6 for the 1st race. He worked his way up to third before a coming together with Italian driver Andrea Larini earned him a 10 second ‘stop & go’ penalty. He resumed at the back of the field and managed to get up to 12th before the end of the race, setting the fastest lap of the race in the process (1.56.9).

Starting from 12th position on the grid on the Sunday was a major challenge however a truly incredible drive saw him work his way through the field to 2nd and challenging for the win right to the flag eventually settling for the 2nd place and a new lap record for the Alfa 147GTA at Magny-Cours (1.55.9)

Afterwards Eoin said ‘’I am delighted with the work done by the team to give me a really competitive car this weekend but the ‘’stop and go’’ penalty was a disappointment. Overall, this weekend and also in Valencia two weeks ago I underlined my speed and with a bit of luck I can take my first win at Hockenheim in a fortnight’s time.’’

Eoin Murray races with support from Holfeld Formula 1 Components, Carnegie Sand and Gravel, Alfa Romeo Ireland, Gary Aron Homes, Bill Griffin Motors and Motorsport Ireland.

 

 
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