Charley Griffith, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Charley Griffith

American racing driver

Date of Birth: 04-Sep-1929

Date of Death: 22-Nov-1999

Profession: racing driver

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Charley Griffith

  • Charley Griffith (September 4, 1929-November 22, 1999) is a former NASCAR Grand National (now Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series) driver.
  • He finished 3rd at the 1959 Daytona 500.
  • While he finished 3rd, he was still a lap down from race winner Lee Petty.
  • This finish was in only his third Grand National start.
  • Griffith is part of NASCAR lore as his car was involved in the famous photo finish of the race.He attempted to race in the 1960 Daytona 500, but did not qualify.

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