Sean Murphy to Run at Martinsville in Late Model Race and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Race
Marlton, NJ (PRWEB) September 28, 2004 -– Groove Motorsports outlined its testing schedule for driver Sean Murphy in preparation for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Martinsville. Team owner Roger Brown said, We just missed the race in Indianapolis, and we will not let that happen in Martinsville". Sean Murphy tried to make his Craftsman Truck Series debut in Mansfield, Ohio but qualifying was cancelled due to rain. The team was ready for both Mansfield and Indy." stated Sean Murphy. We just missed qualifying at IRP, and unfortunately rain cancelled qualifying at Mansfield." Groove Motorsports is a joint venture between TNR Racing, owned by Roger Brown and Todd Via, and New Edventures owned by Edward DuCoin.
I manage the marketing and business side of the team while Roger and Todd handle the racing side. We partnered together because we trust each other and have common goals". Groove plans to continue driver development and is attracting sponsors for 2005. We plan on running a 20-race schedule in 2005." said Todd Via. He added, We have some very long term goals. Unlike most teams that talk a good game, we would rather take a slow, steady approach and prove ourselves on the track. This is what will get us to the Nextel Cup level in few years." Sean Murphy will test several days in the Craftsman Truck. In addition, he will race in the Baileys 300 Late Model event at the Martinsville Speedway on October 10. Murphy added, Racing against the best late model drivers in the country on the same track as the Craftsman Truck Series will be a great test and preparation for the truck race."
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