{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/68c0e37ac09bac327317260d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Greg Murphy on The Lap of the Gods, Near-Death Crashes & Holden vs Ford Rivalry","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/1757480041472-a1ecda1f-bb70-4f04-b710-012b69dfc50c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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 <em>“Lap of the Gods”</em> in 2003.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Murph opens up about:</p><p><br></p><p>+ The story behind <em>Lap of the Gods</em> and how it changed his career forever</p><p><br></p><p>+ His friendship with the late Peter Brock and what he learned from him</p><p><br></p><p>+ Holden vs Ford rivalries, brutal penalties, and why today’s racing feels “sterile”</p><p><br></p><p>+ The crash at 16 that nearly ended everything — and how it sparked his lifelong passion for road safety</p><p><br></p><p>+ Why he believes New Zealand roads are more dangerous than racing tracks, and what needs to change</p><p><br></p><p>+ Balancing fame, family, and mental health in a high-pressure career</p><p><br></p><p>From adrenaline-fuelled wins to raw reflections on loss, politics, and purpose, this is Greg Murphy like you’ve never heard him before.</p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}