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Helmet of Mike Groff

Flag of U.S.A. Mike Groff

full name Michael Dennis Groff nationality American age 61 years old born November 16, 1961 hometown Van Nuys, California

Racing highlights

19891stHFC American Racing Series
19863rdAmerican Racing Series
19862ndFormula Super Vee USA Robert Bosch/Valvoline Championship
19853rdFormula Super Vee USA Robert Bosch/Valvoline Championship

Racing career summary

Races entered130
Wins11
Podiums29
Pole positions7
Fastest laps0
Race win percentage8.5%
Podium percentage22.3%

Driver relations

Brother of Robbie Groff.

Disclaimer: the data and summaries are all taken from the data available in the career details section further below on this page. If you know of things missing or have corrections, please log in and submit them.

Career overview – years in numbers

The following numbers are a summary of the more detailed information available in the Career details further below on the page. Seasons spanning over two years (for example 2013-14 championships) have their race results accounted for in the year the championship ends.

1999Racing0 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1998Racing3 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1997Racing6 races0 wins2 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1996Racing4 races0 wins1 podium0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1995Racing0 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1994Racing16 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1993Racing6 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1992Racing6 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1991Racing13 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1990Racing12 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1989Racing12 races4 wins6 podiums3 pole position? fastest race laps
1988Racing3 races0 wins1 podium0 pole position? fastest race laps
1987Racing10 races1 win4 podiums0 pole position? fastest race laps
1986Racing22 races4 wins10 podiums2 pole position? fastest race laps
1985Racing12 races2 wins5 podiums2 pole position0 fastest race laps
1984Racing? races? wins? podiums? pole position? fastest race laps
1982Racing5 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps

Career details – the racing career of Mike Groff

1999 Pep Boys Indy Racing League

PositionPointsTeam
0Team Xtreme Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dallara IR7Nissan 3.5

1998 Pep Boys Indy Racing League

PositionPointsTeam
30th56Byrd-Cunningham Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
30000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
G-Force GF01BOldsmobile 4.0Firestone
G-Force GF01BOldsmobile 4.0Goodyear
Click to show race results for Pep Boys Indy Racing League 1998.

1996-97 Indy Racing League

PositionPointsTeam
14th169Byrd-Cunningham Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
60200
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
G-Force GF01Nissan 4.0Firestone
Reynard 95ICosworth XB 2.6 turboFirestone
G-Force GF01Oldsmobile 4.0Firestone
Click to show race results for Indy Racing League 1996-97.

1996 PPG Indy Car World Series

PositionPointsTeam
0Walker Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Reynard 96iCosworth XB 2.6 turboGoodyear
Click to show race results for PPG Indy Car World Series 1996.

1996 Indy Racing League

PositionPointsTeam
6th228A. J. Foyt Enterprises, Walker Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
30100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T95/00Cosworth XB 2.6 turboGoodyear
Reynard 95ICosworth XB 2.6 turboGoodyear
Click to show race results for Indy Racing League 1996.

1995 PPG Indy Car World Series

PositionPointsTeam
0Chip Ganassi Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Reynard 95iCosworth XB 2.6 turboGoodyear

1995 USAC National Championship

PositionPointsTeam
0Chip Ganassi Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
?????
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Reynard 95iCosworth XB 2.6 turboGoodyear

1994 PPG Indy Car World Series

PositionPointsTeam
19th17Rahal-Hogan Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
160000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T94/00Honda 2.6 turboGoodyear
Lola T93/00Honda 2.6 turboGoodyear
Penske PC-22Ilmor 2.6 turboGoodyear

1994 USAC National Championship

PositionPointsTeam
31st5Rahal-Hogan Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
?????
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Penske PC-22Ilmor 2.6 turboGoodyear

1993 PPG Indy Car World Series

PositionPointsTeam
21st8Rahal/Hogan Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
60000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Rahal-Hogan RH-001Chevrolet 2.6 turboGoodyear
Lola T93/00Chevrolet 2.6 turboGoodyear

1992 PPG Indy Car World Series

PositionPointsTeam
25th5Walker Motorsport, Euromotorsport, A. J. Foyt Enterprises
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
60000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T91/00Cosworth DFS 2.6 turboGoodyear
Lola T91/00Chevrolet 2.6 turboGoodyear
Lola T92/00Chevrolet 2.6 turboGoodyear

1992 USAC National Championship

PositionPointsTeam
0Walker Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T91/00Chevrolet 2.6 turboGoodyear

1991 PPG Indy Car World Series

PositionPointsTeam
16th22Euromotorsports, A. J. Foyt Enterprises
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
130000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T91/00Cosworth DFS 2.6 turboGoodyear
Lola T90/00Cosworth DFS 2.6 turboGoodyear
Lola T91/00Chevrolet 2.6 turboGoodyear

1991 USAC Gold Crown Championship

PositionPointsTeam
24th15Euromotorsports
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
?????
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T91/00Cosworth DFS 2.6 turboGoodyear

1990 PPG Indy Car World Series

PositionPointsTeam
17th17Euromotorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
120000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T89/00Cosworth DFS 2.6 turboGoodyear
Lola T88/00Cosworth DFX 2.6 turboGoodyear

1990 USAC Gold Crown Championship

PositionPointsTeam
0Euromotorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
?????
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T88/00Cosworth DFX 2.6 turboGoodyear
Lola T89/00Cosworth DFS 2.6 turboGoodyear

1989 HFC American Racing Series

PositionPointsTeam
1st163Leading Edge Racing Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
12463?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
March 86A (Buick)

1988 HFC American Racing Series

PositionPointsTeam
14th26Agapous Racing, Leading Edge Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
3010?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
March 86A (Buick)

1987 American Racing Series

PositionPointsTeam
5th96Groff Motorsports
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10140?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
March 86A (Buick)

1986 American Racing Series

PositionPointsTeam
3rd88Groff Motorsports
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
9240?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
March 86A/2 (Buick)

1986 Formula Super Vee USA Robert Bosch/Valvoline Championship

PositionPointsTeam
2nd153Groff Motorsports
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
13262?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Ralt RT5/85

1985 Formula Super Vee USA Robert Bosch/Valvoline Championship

PositionPointsTeam
3rd131
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
122520
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Ralt RT5 (Volkswagen)

1984 Formula Super Vee USA Robert Bosch/Valvoline Championship

PositionPointsTeam
33rd9
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
?????
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Ralt RT5 (Volkswagen)

1982 USAC National Midget Series

PositionPointsTeam
0
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
50000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
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