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Griffin excited to drive Le Mans Series after inking Ram deal

Cork-born racing driver Matt Griffin has signed for the Silverstone-based Ram Racing and will contest the European Le Mans Series (ELMS).

Griffin excited to drive Le Mans Series after inking Ram deal

Fri, 25 Jan, 2013 - 00:00

Martin Walsh

The 30-year-old, who is recognised as one of the brightest GT stars in the UK, will join Johnny Mowlem in one of the team’s new GTE Ferrari 458 Italia’s for the ELMS.

Griffin, a former British GT Cup Champion, has made quite an impact on international GT racing in the last couple of years. He is vastly experienced and has competed successfully in events such as the FIA World Endurance Championship.

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