Double podium for Murray at Bishopscourt
Niall Murray approached Bishopscourt confident of a strong weekend for rounds two and three of the All Ireland Formula Ford Championship. After an encouraging performance in the official pre-event test, Murray was aiming for at least one race win and to leave the weekend second in the championship. The weekend would not start out so well for the young... [Read more...]
Murray looking forward to Bishopscourt challenge
May 10, 2013 by Paul Grogan
Niall's Formula Ford being loaded at Murray Motorsport in Dublin for the trip to Bishopscourt
Former British Ginetta Junior Race Winner Niall Murray is looking forward to the next round of the Irish Formula Ford 1600 championship at Bishopscourt this weekend. A debut visit to the Downpatrick venue for Formula Ford provides a level playing field for all concerned. Due to local area restrictions, testing has always been at a premium at the circuit... [Read more...]
Motormouth’s Mutterings!
April 20, 2013 by Leo Nulty
Live stream ~ Mondello.TV ~ Leo Nulty goes to Interview the drivers after the Fiesta race in Mondello © Michael Chester 087 8072295 info@chester.ie
Well it has been hectic this last few weeks as the season finally kicked off. I always think that March is such a slow month waiting for the first race meeting of the season. I, along with a good selection of the Mondello regulars, pointed her North for the first meeting of the season at the end of last month. With Vees, Sheanes, Ginetta Juniors all... [Read more...]
Murray makes single seater switch for 2013
March 15, 2013 by Paul Grogan
Niall was a regular front runner in Ginetta Junior for the past 2 seasons and will aim to carry this form into Fomula Ford. Photo: Jakob Ebrey
2012 Ginetta Junior Championship front runner Niall Murray looks set for a new challenge in 2013 as he moves to the re-energised Irish Formula Ford Championship. The Ginetta Junior star has enjoyed two seasons racing on the UK’s top National stage with huge success along the way. Returning to Family-run team Murray Motorsport, Niall is hoping... [Read more...]
Niall Murray: T’was a long cold winter!
February 14, 2013 by Niall Murray
2011 & 2012 were absolutely fantastic, now the hard work continues to stay on track for 2013
Well guys, its been a while since I’ve done a blog on here, sorry about that. I’ve been very busy with these exams coming up soon! Well for start id just like to say a massive thanks to everyone that supported me over the last two seasons, Murray Motorsport, Ginetta, P1 Digital and Kennett Watches. Although 2012 wasnt a perfect season, getting the... [Read more...]
Douglas Motorsport renews partnership with P1 Digital
February 8, 2013 by Paul Grogan
Douglas Motorsport were crowned Ginetta Junior Team Champions with Andrew Watson (left) and Niall Murray (right) in 2012. Photo: Jakob Ebrey
2012 Ginetta Junior Team Champions Douglas Motorsport have renewed their partnership with P1 Digital for the 2013 season. Led by Wayne Douglas, a former Formula Vauxhall Champion and leading driver coach, Douglas Motorsport quickly became one of the best teams in the Ginetta Junior Championship during 2012 despite being a rookie team to the series.... [Read more...]
Douglas Motorsport win Ginetta Junior Team Championship
October 24, 2012 by Paul Grogan
Douglas Motorsport had one of the strongest driver combinations in the championship earning them the Teams Championship title. Photo: Jakob Ebrey
On the back of a strong weekend in Silverstone where Andrew Watson claimed his maiden Ginetta Junior victory and championship contender Niall Murray returned to the podium in race two, Douglas Motorsport had a strong but not fully secure Ginetta Junior Teams Championship lead approaching the final weekend of the season in Brands Hatch. Despite being... [Read more...]
Murray takes third in Ginetta Junior Championship
October 22, 2012 by Paul Grogan
Niall took a superb win in race one at Brands Hatch and finished the season third in the overall championship. Photo: Jakob Ebrey
Approaching the final weekend of the season, Niall Murray remained very much in the title race despite his 40-point deficit to championship leader Charlie Robertson. Coming from a mixed weekend that turned good with a return to the podium in race two at Silverstone, Murray was more confident than ever and really up for the challenge at the Brands Hatch... [Read more...]
Niall Murray: The ups and downs, but I can still win!
October 20, 2012 by Niall Murray
Despite a mix of results from the last 2 rounds, Murray goes to the final rounds at Brands Hatch, still in with a shot at winning the championship. Photo: Jakob Ebrey
The end is near! Only one weekend left until I pack away the helmet and suit for another long winter. Sorry I haven’t written a blog for you guys for a while, but the leaving certs taking a lot of time from me! Well I’ll start with Rockingham where the team are based throughout the year. Although it was our home event, I unfortunately could not... [Read more...]
Murray bounces back in Silverstone to take championship battle down to the wire
October 9, 2012 by Paul Grogan
Murray will now to go Brands Hatch as the championship points leader before drop scores are taken into account. Photo: Jakob Ebrey
Coming from a disappointing weekend in Rockingham some two weeks previous, Niall Murray was keen to get back to winning ways coming to the home of the British Formula 1 Grand Prix, Silverstone. Still very much in the hunt for the 2012 Ginetta Junior Championship title, Murray needed to ensure he had a strong points finish to stay within reach of current... [Read more...]
