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    Jake Griffin
    Griffin at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2016
    BornJacob D. Griffin
    (1998-11-16) November 16, 1998 (age 27)
    Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
    NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
    9 races run over 4 years
    2021 position53rd
    Best finish39th (2016)
    First race2015 Kroger 250 (Martinsville)
    Last race2021 Toyota 200 (Gateway)
    WinsTop tensPoles
    010
    Statistics up to date as of December 30, 2021.

    Jacob D. Griffin (born November 16, 1998) is an American professional stock car racing driver who last competed part-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, driving the No. 34 Chevrolet Silverado for Reaume Brothers Racing. He has also raced in the ARCA Menards Series in the past. All of Griffin's starts in both series have come on dirt tracks and short tracks.

    Racing career

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    Early years

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    Racing in his early years at a Quincy, Illinois track, Griffin earned the name "Fireball" and raced late models and modifieds.[1]

    NASCAR and ARCA

    [edit]

    Griffin broke into the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2015 with MB Motorsports. The deal came about through a mutual friendship between team owner Mike Mittler and Jake's father Danny Griffin, which was formed by working in NASCAR together in 2004.[2] Griffin dropped out of the Kroger 200 with handling problems to finish 26th.[3] Six races later, he crashed out of the race at Iowa Speedway to finish 27th. Attempting the Mudsummer Classic with Mike Affarano Motorsports, he failed to qualify after finishing fourth in the last chance qualifier.

    In 2016, Griffin ran at Iowa again with MB, finishing one lap down in 21st. He retired with engine problems at Gateway Motorsports Park, and signed on with Red Horse Racing to run at Eldora Speedway. Qualifying eleventh by way of heat race, Griffin made up seven spots during the race to finish fourth. Also in 2016, Griffin dipped his toe into the ARCA Racing Series, making a single start in the No. 15 Toyota for Venturini Motorsports.[4] Running the SuperChevyStores.com 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack, he would qualify third and finish ninth in the race.

    After not making any NASCAR and ARCA starts in both 2017 and 2018, Griffin returned to the Truck Series for the 2019 Eldora Dirt Derby, driving the No. 03 for Mike Affarano Motorsports for the second time.[5]

    Griffin did not make any NASCAR and ARCA starts in 2020, either. However, he did return to the Truck Series again in 2021, as it was announced in January of that year that he would be driving both of the series' new dirt races at Bristol and Knoxville for Reaume Brothers Racing.[6]

    Personal life

    [edit]

    Griffin works closely with the organization People Against Distracted Driving after meeting the founder online.[7]

    Motorsports career results

    [edit]

    NASCAR

    [edit]

    (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

    Camping World Truck Series

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    NASCAR Camping World Truck Series results
    YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920212223NCWTCPtsRef
    2015MB Motorsports63ChevyDAYATLMAR
    26    		KANCLTDOVTEXGTWIOW
    27    		KEN56th35[8]
    Mike Affarano Motorsports03ChevyELD
    DNQ    		POCMCHBRIMSPCHINHALVSTALMARTEXPHOHOM
    2016MB Motorsports63ChevyDAYATLMARKANDOVCLTTEXIOW
    21    		GTW
    30    		KENBRI
    DNQ    		MCHMSPCHINHALVSTALMARTEXPHOHOM39th44[9]
    Red Horse Racing11ToyotaELD
    4    		POC
    2019Mike Affarano Motorsports03ChevyDAYATLLVSMARTEXDOVKANCLTTEXIOWGTWCHIKENPOCELD
    26    		MCHBRIMSPLVSTALMARPHOHOM85th11[10]
    2021Reaume Brothers Racing34ChevyDAYDAYLVSATLBRD
    29    		RCHKANDARCOACLTTEXNSHPOCKNX
    12    		GLN53rd36[11]
    Niece Motorsports45ChevyGTW
    34    		DARBRILVSTALMARPHO

    * Season still in progress
    1 Ineligible for series points

    ARCA Racing Series

    [edit]

    (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

    ARCA Racing Series results
    YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920ARSCPtsRef
    2016Venturini Motorsports15ToyotaDAYNSHSLMTALTOLNJEPOCMCHMADWINIOWIRPPOCBLNISF
    9    		DSFSLMCHIKENKAN100th185[12]

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ Eighinger, Steve (March 19, 2013). "Jake Griffin only racing mods at Bullring". Herald-Whig. Archived from the original on December 2, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
    2. ^ McCubbin, Ashley (March 20, 2015). "Jake Griffin to Make NASCAR Debut at Martinsville". Popular Speed. WordPress. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
    3. ^ "16-Year Old Jake Griffin Set To Make NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Debut". Catchfence. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
    4. ^ "The young faces of ARCA...add Jake Griffin in VMS car for dirt miles". Retrieved September 27, 2016.
    5. ^ Brooks, Amanda (July 2, 2019). "Jake Griffin to return to Eldora with Affarano Motorsports". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC.
    6. ^ Christie, Toby (January 8, 2021). "Jake Griffin to Run NASCAR Truck Series Dirt Events For Reaume Brothers Racing". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
    7. ^ "Jake Griffin - A Teen Driver Profile: From NASCAR to Speaking Out Against Distracted Driving". September 13, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
    8. ^ "Jake Griffin – 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference.info. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
    9. ^ "Jake Griffin – 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference.info. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
    10. ^ "Jake Griffin – 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference.info. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
    11. ^ "Jake Griffin – 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
    12. ^ "Jake Griffin – 2016 ARCA Racing Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
    [edit]
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jake_Griffin&oldid=1306107642"
      Jake Griffin
      Griffin at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2016
      BornJacob D. Griffin
      (1998-11-16) November 16, 1998 (age 27)
      Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
      NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
      9 races run over 4 years
      2021 position53rd
      Best finish39th (2016)
      First race2015 Kroger 250 (Martinsville)
      Last race2021 Toyota 200 (Gateway)
      WinsTop tensPoles
      010
      Statistics up to date as of December 30, 2021.

      Jacob D. Griffin (born November 16, 1998) is an American professional stock car racing driver who last competed part-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, driving the No. 34 Chevrolet Silverado for Reaume Brothers Racing. He has also raced in the ARCA Menards Series in the past. All of Griffin's starts in both series have come on dirt tracks and short tracks.

      Racing career

      Early years

      Racing in his early years at a Quincy, Illinois track, Griffin earned the name "Fireball" and raced late models and modifieds.[1]

      NASCAR and ARCA

      Griffin broke into the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2015 with MB Motorsports. The deal came about through a mutual friendship between team owner Mike Mittler and Jake's father Danny Griffin, which was formed by working in NASCAR together in 2004.[2] Griffin dropped out of the Kroger 200 with handling problems to finish 26th.[3] Six races later, he crashed out of the race at Iowa Speedway to finish 27th. Attempting the Mudsummer Classic with Mike Affarano Motorsports, he failed to qualify after finishing fourth in the last chance qualifier.

      In 2016, Griffin ran at Iowa again with MB, finishing one lap down in 21st. He retired with engine problems at Gateway Motorsports Park, and signed on with Red Horse Racing to run at Eldora Speedway. Qualifying eleventh by way of heat race, Griffin made up seven spots during the race to finish fourth. Also in 2016, Griffin dipped his toe into the ARCA Racing Series, making a single start in the No. 15 Toyota for Venturini Motorsports.[4] Running the SuperChevyStores.com 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack, he would qualify third and finish ninth in the race.

      After not making any NASCAR and ARCA starts in both 2017 and 2018, Griffin returned to the Truck Series for the 2019 Eldora Dirt Derby, driving the No. 03 for Mike Affarano Motorsports for the second time.[5]

      Griffin did not make any NASCAR and ARCA starts in 2020, either. However, he did return to the Truck Series again in 2021, as it was announced in January of that year that he would be driving both of the series' new dirt races at Bristol and Knoxville for Reaume Brothers Racing.[6]

      Personal life

      Griffin works closely with the organization People Against Distracted Driving after meeting the founder online.[7]

      Motorsports career results

      NASCAR

      (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

      Camping World Truck Series

      NASCAR Camping World Truck Series results
      YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920212223NCWTCPtsRef
      2015MB Motorsports63ChevyDAYATLMAR
      26      		KANCLTDOVTEXGTWIOW
      27      		KEN56th35[8]
      Mike Affarano Motorsports03ChevyELD
      DNQ      		POCMCHBRIMSPCHINHALVSTALMARTEXPHOHOM
      2016MB Motorsports63ChevyDAYATLMARKANDOVCLTTEXIOW
      21      		GTW
      30      		KENBRI
      DNQ      		MCHMSPCHINHALVSTALMARTEXPHOHOM39th44[9]
      Red Horse Racing11ToyotaELD
      4      		POC
      2019Mike Affarano Motorsports03ChevyDAYATLLVSMARTEXDOVKANCLTTEXIOWGTWCHIKENPOCELD
      26      		MCHBRIMSPLVSTALMARPHOHOM85th11[10]
      2021Reaume Brothers Racing34ChevyDAYDAYLVSATLBRD
      29      		RCHKANDARCOACLTTEXNSHPOCKNX
      12      		GLN53rd36[11]
      Niece Motorsports45ChevyGTW
      34      		DARBRILVSTALMARPHO

      * Season still in progress
      1 Ineligible for series points

      ARCA Racing Series

      (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

      ARCA Racing Series results
      YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920ARSCPtsRef
      2016Venturini Motorsports15ToyotaDAYNSHSLMTALTOLNJEPOCMCHMADWINIOWIRPPOCBLNISF
      9      		DSFSLMCHIKENKAN100th185[12]

      References

      1. ^ Eighinger, Steve (March 19, 2013). "Jake Griffin only racing mods at Bullring". Herald-Whig. Archived from the original on December 2, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
      2. ^ McCubbin, Ashley (March 20, 2015). "Jake Griffin to Make NASCAR Debut at Martinsville". Popular Speed. WordPress. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
      3. ^ "16-Year Old Jake Griffin Set To Make NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Debut". Catchfence. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
      4. ^ "The young faces of ARCA...add Jake Griffin in VMS car for dirt miles". Retrieved September 27, 2016.
      5. ^ Brooks, Amanda (July 2, 2019). "Jake Griffin to return to Eldora with Affarano Motorsports". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC.
      6. ^ Christie, Toby (January 8, 2021). "Jake Griffin to Run NASCAR Truck Series Dirt Events For Reaume Brothers Racing". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
      7. ^ "Jake Griffin - A Teen Driver Profile: From NASCAR to Speaking Out Against Distracted Driving". September 13, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
      8. ^ "Jake Griffin – 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference.info. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
      9. ^ "Jake Griffin – 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference.info. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
      10. ^ "Jake Griffin – 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference.info. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
      11. ^ "Jake Griffin – 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
      12. ^ "Jake Griffin – 2016 ARCA Racing Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
      • Jake Griffin driver statistics at Racing-Reference
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