Johnny Griffin Passes R.I.P.
 

I was just informed that longtime class racer and friend Johnny Griffin passed away this morning. I will truly miss him . He certainly knew what he was talking about when it came to class racing . rest in peace my friend. my prayers are with you .

How are doing Jim? I met you up at Stanton, Mich. several years ago. Are you referring to the Johnny Griffin that was from N. Carolina who used to race an Olds "98" in Stock? Was that "98" the same car you own now?

Jim Kaekel 3836

Yes, this is Johnny Griffin from Raleigh, NC who raced the Olds 98 in pure stock and stock with us for years. Passed away yesterday morning, presumably of a heart attack. I just ate lunch with him a couple of weeks ago. Talked racing the whole time. Same old Johnny, nothing had changed. Truely shocking news for all of us. From all your local racing friends, we will miss you my friend. Rest in Peace.

Johnny M. Fisher
Stock #2426

hello Jim,
yes it is me, i have not been to mich since then . i was driving don martins car at milan the last time we raced each other. i sold the olds to daran and tina summerton. they have been running it in ss. good luck this year.
jim

Rest in peace Johnny. You will be missed. Jim

Jim Wahl
6 Time National record Holder
2239 BF/S
I miss Buster Couch also! 'cause Div.2 will always be "Buster's Rebels"

I grew up watching Johnny Griffin and many others from the 1975s-80s. It was an honor to race against the "Tanker" with Jim Woods driving it in the '90s. I didn't know that the Summerton's car was the same one. Good cars seem to stay around, and we will always have memories of the good people. Sincere condolences to Johnny's family and friends.


Stacie Ridings

Hate to hear about Johnny passing. I saw him race at Roxboro many times. That Olds was a real neat car.

Johnny was a cool Kat....he will be missed. When I was just a little boy he would let me ride with him from the trailer to the staging lanes in his velour seats! He'd also let me wander around his little car lot in downtown Raleigh. Goodspeed Johnny and I'm sure you are racin on the Best track now!

Marc

He sure was a cool cat! I saw him in the lanes at Bristol one time with the air conditioner blowing in that big Olds. He was always a class act!

Gumshoe

Visitation will be Friday, May 4, 6-8 pm
Bryan-Lee Funeral Home
831 Wake Forest Rd.
Raleigh, N.C.
Funeral Service: Saturday, May 5, 11am @ funeral home chapel.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.bryan-lee funeral home.com
Rest in peace my friend.

Another fellow you'd many times see with Mr. Griffin was Ray Head and his, I think, V/SA Chevy. Is he still around?

Ray Head suffered a stroke about 11 years ago and has not been able to race since. He is disabled and spends his time watching tv and keeping up with racing and his friends. I talk to him weekly and keep him up to date.