NEWS
March 26, 2012
Third Annual Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 5K Run, Walk ‘N Wheelathon Raises Nearly $38,000
Over 700 people participate with proceeds benefitting Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and All Children’s Hospital
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 26, 2012) - The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) and Trim Nutrition, a leader in wellness supplements and sustained energy products, hosted the third annual Honda Grand Prix of St.
February 29, 2012
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation to honor Johnny Rutherford at Racing to Recovery Gala
Holmatro Safety Team to be recognized with the Silent Hero Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (February 29, 2012) - The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) will host its 13th annual Racing to Recovery Gala on Wednesday, May 16 at the Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway, Ind.
January 24, 2012
Third Annual Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 5K Run, Walk 'N Wheelathon Announced
Proceeds to benefit Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and All Children’s Hospital
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2012) - The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) and Trim Nutrition, a leader in wellness supplements and sustained energy products, announced today that the third annual Honda Grand Prix of St.
NEWS
¦ September 15, 2011
WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF SAM SCHMIDT MOTORSPORTS TEAM MANAGER CHRIS GRIFFIS
It has been a challenging time for everyone connected with the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM). With great sadness we report the sudden passing of Chris Griffis, Team Manager of Sam Schmidt Motorsports.
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation's Day at the Races trackside events would not be possible without the cooperation of many people, including the Sam Schmidt Motorsports team. Chris was a great friend of the Foundation and will be missed by all of us. Our hearts go out to his family and many friends. Chris passed away unexpectedly in Indianapolis on September 12.
Griffis, a native of Akron, Ind., was hired by SSM in January 2004 and led the team to 46 Indy Lights race wins and four series. He also served as team manager for SSM’s Indianapolis 500-Mile Race efforts most recently for dri vers Townsend Bell and Alex Lloyd. Prior to working for SSM, Griffis helped several other teams to Victory Circle, including Panther Racing, Patrick Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, Bernstein Racing and PacWest Racing.
Griffis is survived by his wife, Mari, and two daughters.
The following is a statement from Sam Schmidt: “Chris was a great individual with a tremendous amount of integrity and a hard work ethic. I didn’t hire him for what he said in the interview because he never said much. I hired him because of the massive amount of respect and admiration people had for him in the paddock. One thing for sure is, we wouldn’t have any trophies in the case at the shop without him. My thoughts and prayers have been with Mari and his two girls since I got the news. I feel like I lost the brother I never had. He will be greatly missed.”
The team has established the Griffis Family Fund to assist the family with financial needs. Checks can be made out to Griffis Family Fund and sent to Sam Schmidt Motorsports, 6803 Coffman Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46268.