New Car and New Promise for Young Racer Derek Griffith
Hudson, NH — Just when most 17 year-olds are gearing up for the prom season and starting to make plans with friends for the upcoming spring and summer, Derek Griffith has one thing on his mind and that is winning.
The young driver has the Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS) title between his crosshairs. After starting off with a fantastic second-place finish at Monadnock Speedway in the 2012 GSPSS season opening race, it’s been a roller-coaster ride for the New Hampshire driver.
Griffith missed a good portion of the 2013 season due to unforeseen car issues but the young team were able to bounce back and grab a second-place finish at Hudson International Speedway and a season ending third-place finish at Groveton, New Hampshire’s, Riverside Speedway.
Derek talked about the upcoming season and what it will mean to the team to come out of the gate strong, “We are making our first-ever trip to Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, I know it’s fast and big. I really like the faster tracks and with the help of our Crew Chief Louie Mechalides, I think we can be fast from the get go. I really think we are poised to do great things this year”
“2014 looks to be our year, we have a new car and we seem to be coming together as a team very nicely. A championship trophy is our goal this year.” You can see Derek and his No. 12 LCM Racing/Tyngsboro Motors Toyota Camry running the high-banks of Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, April 5-6th for the annual Ice Breaker season opening event.
You can follow Derek this year at his website, www.DerekGriffith.com and Derek is on Facebook as well at www.facebook.com/derekgriffith18
Sources: Eric LaFleche/Derek Griffith PR