Murph wins as V8 SuperTourers starts with a seven-car melee

Champion driver Greg Murphy has avoided a crash-riddled opening to the BNT V8 SuperTourer to record a sound victory at Hampton Downs.
The race was red flagged moments after the start when a chain reaction exiting turn one involved seven cars and forced the retirement of series champion Scott McLaughlin.
When the race was restarted after a 15-minute delay, leader and polesitter Ant Pedersen succumbed to a quicker Murphy who seized the lead on lap three. CLICK HERE to read full story on Speedcafe.co.nz