Cooper Murray signing with Erebus

The paddock chatter linking Cooper Murray with Erebus for 2025 was nearly a roar in Tasmania, with our sources expecting the deal to be done any day. It is believed that Murray told Jamie Whincup on Sunday night that he was doing the deal with Erebus.

Murray was as tight-lipped at Symmons Plains as those at Erebus, only saying he hoped the speculation was right. With limited opportunities at Triple Eight, Murray has been forced to look outside the camp supporting him in his wildcard entries this year at Darwin, Sandown and Bathurst, and the chance to replace Brodie Kostecki appears to be too good to refuse.

Murray was impressive in his wildcard main game debut in Darwin, although this season hasn’t gone to plan in Super2. Murray has been involved in several high-profile incidents, including the spectacular coming together with Cameron McLeod in Perth, for which he was later penalised.

The 23-year-old from Melbourne is in his second year with Eggleston Motorsport in Super2 after being a contender in 2023. Before that, he successfully ran Porsches for a few years and finished second to Cam Hill in the Carrera Cup title in 2021.

Since linking up with Lowndes for this year’s Bathurst 1000, Murray has impressed the veteran with his work ethic and talent.

“Cooper is doing a lot of great work behind the scenes,” Lowndes told Supercars.com last week. “He comes to every race, sits on the debriefs and prebriefs. I’ve reflected on his Darwin experience, and it was quite incredible when you think about it.

“To do your first main event and to be in the top 10 around drivers of this calibre was impressive.

“Part of my role is to give him the opportunity to showcase his talents. And if that’s a springboard into the main game, which is what the program’s all about, it’s worked.”

Murray will join fellow Super2 driver Kai Allen as a rookie in the 2025 season, with Allen already confirmed at Penrite Racing. Several other Super2 drivers are also knocking on the door of the main game, with the likes of Zach Bates and McLeod impressing in 2024.