New Zealand drivers Greg Murphy and Richie Stanaway will not be racing the iconic Bathurst 1000 as part of Boost Mobile Racing after all options were exhausted in their bid to be granted an MIQ quarantine placement and a return to New Zealand after the race. Following the passing of this deadline, Boost Mobile and Erebus Motorsport has committed to once again trying to facilitate a Greg Murphy-led car for the 2022 Bathurst 1000.
“I can’t explain how frustrating it has been not being able to put our plan into action,” commented Murphy. “I know it’s not the most important thing in the world and COVID has impacted so many people in far more serious ways, but Richie and I were really looking forward to doing this and the effort that has gone into the prep of the car and behind the scenes has been enormous. We have played by the same rules as every other person trying to get a spot in MIQ and most have better reasons than we do for getting a spot and that is the way it is. It’s a lottery and our numbers haven’t come up.”
“Boost Mobile Racing has been remarkable throughout. Peter’s vision and the investment in this idea, the car and everything that goes into entering a car in Bathurst is significant, and I hope that we can repay the faith and the support of racing fans by looking ahead to 2022.”
The drivers, Boost Mobile, Erebus Motorsport and Supercars all worked tirelessly in trying to obtain a place for both drivers and secure their return to New Zealand following the race, not just through the NZ MIQ Quarantine system but other exemptions that have not been successful.
The deadline of today was placed to ensure the practical, safe and responsible running of the specially developed Boost Mobile Racing car, such that both drivers would need to travel to Australia this weekend to participate in seat preparation and testing on track at Sydney Motorsport Park on Tuesday.
While disappointing for race fans across Australia and New Zealand, the decision also enables Erebus Motorsport to focus on those cars and drivers that will be able to take to the grid for the Bathurst 1000. Boost Mobile Racing has been overwhelmed by the support of this concept by racing fans, and will now look to bring this to life in 2022.
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