Well respected locally, Cliff also had a street named after him in Danielsville, Georgia. Griffith was based in Indianapolis for a while where he studied at technical college before joining an electrical firm. During his spare time there he started preparing racing cars which in the end encouraged him to race. Griffith raced in a number of series but became best identified with short-track dirt track racing. Griffith served in the Second World War, where he became a fighter pilot, winning two bronze stars. Griffith also was an accomplished accordian player, ran a restaurant and worked as a plant manager for the Ransburg Corporation for many years.

Biography last updated 15 Jan 2016