2004-11-09 // Eoin Murray has again lifted the Dunlop Sexton Young Racing Driver of the Year
Eoin Murray has again lifted the Dunlop Sexton Young Racing Driver of the Year award for the second year in succession. He is also awarded the prestigious Sexton Trophy for 2004.

Commenting on his win the young Dublin based driver said ‘’I did not think that lightning would strike twice and I am delighted and honored to again accept this award and the Sexton Trophy. I had a very good first season in the European Alfa challenge in 2004 and I am hoping to better this in 2005. This award means so much to me and is a real boost to my confidence in heading into the new season. I wish to sincerely thank Motorsport Ireland, Dunlop & the Irish Sports Council for putting this award together and the scholarship which is a major boost to my budget. I wish to dedicate this award to my parents Joe & Ann and my sponsors Helmut Holfeld, Austin McHale, Dermot Carnegie, Bill Griffin and Alfa Romeo Ireland without who’s support and backing this achievement would not be possible.’’

The award recognises his achievement in the European Alfa Challenge where in addition to lap records Eoin took five podiums out of only eleven races. He finished the Championship in 4th place overall, missing out on third spot by a mere 5 points.

The European Alfa Romeo Challenge consisted of eleven rounds over six weekends in some of Europe's top circuits the 2005 season will consist of 15 rounds over 8 weekends with the inclusion of Turkey and Silverstone on the calendar.

The European Alfa Challenge is run as part of the support Race package for the World Touring Cars & is seen as a feeder class for drivers to this series. Eoin plans to stage a major assault on the European Alfa Challenge in 2005.