Cliff Griffith[1] (February 6, 1916 in Nineveh, Indiana – January 23, 1996 in Rochester, Indiana) was an American racecar driver.

Cliff Griffith
BornClifton Reign Griffith
(1916-02-06)February 6, 1916
Nineveh, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJanuary 23, 1996(1996-01-23) (aged 79)
Rochester, Indiana, U.S.
Champ Car career
18 races run over 12 years
Years active1950–1954, 1956–1957, 1960–1964
Best finish19th – 1951
First race1950 Springfield 100 (Springfield)
Last race1961 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 0 1
Formula One World Championship career
Active years19501954, 19561957
TeamsKurtis Kraft, Stevens, Miller
Entries7 (3 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1950 Indianapolis 500
Last entry1957 Indianapolis 500

Griffith served in the United States Army during the Second World War.

Griffith drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1950–1952, 1956 and 1961 seasons with 19 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 races in each of those years except 1950. He finished in the top ten 8 times, with his best finish in 4th position, in 1950 at Springfield. His best Indy finish was 9th in 1952.

Prior to joining USAC, Griffith won a pair of championships on the Midwest Dirt Track Racing Association circuit behind the wheel of Hector Honore's legendary sprint car known as the "Black Deuce".[2]

Indy 500 results

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World Championship career summary

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The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Cliff Griffith participated in 3 World Championship races. He started on the pole 0 times, won 0 races, set 0 fastest laps, and finished on the podium 0 times. He accumulated a total of 0 championship points.

References

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  1. ^ "Cliff Griffith". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  2. ^ National Sprint Car Hall of Fame- Hector Honore inductee biography