Wallace to race in honor of teen bicycle accident victim at Chicago: On August 17, 2012, Justin Griffin was riding his bicycle, a 15th birthday present from his mom, down a road in his hometown of Grove City, Penn. The same bicycle his mom, Susan Griffin-Ray, gave to him three days earlier for that same birthday. At 6’3â³ and 160 lbs, Justin Griffin was easy to spot on foot. However, someone driving a pick-up truck didn’t see him on the same road the morning of August 17. The All-Star baseball pitcher, MVP quarterback, church youth-group member and mentor was struck by the motorist and passed away from injuries in the emergency room of Grove City Medical Center that morning. Justin Griffin was not wearing a helmet. Now, Justin’s family is utilizing their loss to gain bicycle safety awareness for everyone and Mike Wallace and the #01 G&K; Services Chevy team of JD Motorsports w/Gary Keller is helping. They will carry a decal on their car at Chicagoland Speedway to help Griffin-Ray promote bicycle safety awareness. Justin’s father, Matthew Griffin and his wife Lisa, are also pleased with the recognition being given this weekend.(JD Motorsports)(9-12-2012)
