[citation needed] Murphy ran two races (at the Miami street course and Road Atlanta) in Konrad Motorsports' No.
25 Saleen S7R in the 2002 American Le Mans Series season, teaming up with Charles Slater in both races as well as Jean-François Yvon at Road Atlanta.
Murphy made his first start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Martinsville Speedway in late 2004 driving for Green Light Racing in the No.
However, sponsorship did not materialize and after the race at Michigan, Green Light found other drivers to drive the truck for the rest of the year.
On Friday night, Murphy qualified on the outside pole, but did not start the race due to a mechanical problem with his car.
Murphy qualified on the pole for the second time on Saturday, but due to a problem he was forced to start in the rear of the pack.
After a long week of frustration and disappointment, the team's hard work finally paid off when Murphy crossed the finish line in 5th place.
He was awarded the ASA-Late Model Series Pat Burdow Memorial Rookie of the Year Title on Saturday at Five Flags Speedway.
Murphy made his Nationwide Series debut in 2009, running three races (Iowa, Watkins Glen, and Bristol) in the No.
Although he was born in Auckland, New Zealand, Murphy currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with girlfriend, Julie DeVries, and their two dogs.