Birthdate: January 12, 1988
Hometown: Castalia, Ohio
Family: Dad Shawn, Mom Susy, Sister Mary, Brother Luke
Occupation: Student. I am currently attending Terra Community College in Fremont.
How did you choose your car number? My birthday, January 12
Chassis: J&J Auto racing
Engine Builder: Griff's Racing Engines
Crew: Shawn, Gary and Luke Griffith, Bob Ittel, and Terry Schroeder
Sponsors: Griff's Racing Engines, Pro Shocks, Miller Construction, Kears Speed Shop, Bob Ittel, Eugene and Barb Smith, The Wax Shop, Callies Crankshafts, Banshee Graphics, Bell Helmets, Herbs Sportsman's Supply, Strawberry Hill Farm Market, Construction Equipment & Supply, Flewelling Boat Storage, K&N Air Filters, NGK Spark Plugs, Splash n' Dash Car Wash, Bailey's Tree and Landscape, Inc., Outerwears, Conroy Pneu Control, C-Line Engineering, Huggins Cams, Arizona Sport Shirts and Walker Machine
Favorite Track: K-C Raceway
Divisions competed in: Go-karts 305, 360 and 410 sprints
Years Racing: 11
Wins: Around 72 - 4 sprint car wins, 2 in 305s, 1 in 360s and 1 in 410s
Championships: 6, two were in 305 sprints
Regular Tracks/Series: Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway
Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing
Favorite TV show: World of Outlaws on the Outdoor Channel
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Singer: Kenny Chesney
Favorite Food: Pancakes and French Toast and Margaretta High School Spaghetti
Favorite Beverage: Cherry Coke
Favorite Restaurant: Billy's in Fremont, Ohio
Favorite Driver: Tony Stewart
When and how did you get started in racing?
I started go kart racing at the age of seven, moved through the junior
divisions and began racing 305 sprints at the age of 14.
Who had the biggest impact on your racing career
and why?
Family friend Ed Lagrou let me try his go kart when I was six, the next
summer I was racing go karts. Before my move to 305s I wanted to race
Asphalt because I knew more people there, but after Eugene Smith and my
Dad paid for eight laps in Jack Hewitt's two seater I knew I wanted to
race dirt.
What would you be doing if you weren't racing?
Sitting at home wishing I was racing.
What is your favorite aspect of racing?
Having a bad start to the night making it out of the B main and racing
to the front, or completing a good night standing on the front stretch
with the trophy.
What is your greatest accomplishment/best memory?
Winning at K-C in front of the World of Outlaws crowd.
What is the worst thing that has happened to you
in racing, or your worst
season? Running Spec tires in go karts and flipping at Mercer with
three laps to go running fourth.
What are your plans for the 2007 season? I plan to race locally at Fremont and Attica. When they are off hopefully we will be able to travel a bit with the All Stars or the Outlaws.
What is your ultimate goal? I'll go wherever the Lord wants racing to take me. If that's a USAC or World of Outlaws ride, I would love it. If I put myself in the right position I might have a shot at a NASCAR or an IRL ride which would be just fine too.