About Dustin Griffin
Driver Facts
Bio
Dustin Griffin is 25 years old and lives in Camp Point, IL. He started drag racing 4 wheelers at the age of 6 moved up to Junior Dragsters and then on to a sand dragster with a blower motor. He was very successful with tough competition at the age of 17. He went on to drag race a big block dragster on asphalt. He also raced 4 wheelers and motocross. At the age of 19 he started going in circles with his first late model. Dustin has been racing the UMP Pro Late Model Class since 2008. He got his first heat race win his second year and first feature win his third year. His fourth year he was 3rd in the National UMP Pro Late Model points. His fifth year he was 4th in National UMP Pro Late Model points. In 2011 with 22 feature wins he is the National UMP Pro Late Model Champion
Hobbies
Hunting, Fishing, Riding 4 wheelers.
Racing Goals
Race UMP Late Models in 2012. My goal is to win one of the Crown Jewel Races someday.
Spouse
Single
Children
None
Birthdate
09/25/1986
Team Facts
Crew
Chandler Owens, Tim Griffin, Ryan Frericks, Megan McMullen
Car Owner
Griffin Performance Center
Crew Chief
Gale Griffin, Mother
Sponsors
Griffin Performance, Griffin Sign Shop, Little Jess Jeep, Summy Tire, Allied Waste Management, Dennis G. Woodworth Attrny at Law, R2C Filters, E3 Spark Plugs, Performance Bodies, Port City Racing, JL Scrap Metals, Extreme Pro Automotive, 007 Carburetors, Micro-Armor, Bob Pierce Race Cars
Chassis Builder
Bob Pierce Race Cars
Engine Builder
Xtreme Pro Automotive
Off The Wall
Race Day Superstitions or Rituals
No peanuts allowed. Special shirt & pants to wear to the race. Absolutely no Green on the Race Car.
Favorites
Favorite Track
Tri City Speedway
Favorite Food
Steak & Sushi