Motocross clothing companies are obsessed with pro riders. They spend huge amounts of time and money getting endorsements, and tons of energy (and more money) advertising them to the public. The list of riders that wore GRIFFS is like a who's who from the Motocross Hall of Fame.

GRIFFS had one of the best rider rosters in the business, ever. But Stanley was a manufacturer, not a marketer, and did not capitalize on these valuable endorsements. He never pushed hard to promote the GRIFFS name on the gear, he let the bike manufacturer get the best branding positions on the gear. Most importantly, he didn't do a lot of advertising to build his brand, especially compared to companies like JT. As a result, few people make the connection between GRIFFS and the riders that wore their product.

To compile the list of riders that wore GRIFFS, we went through a lot of research. We were very careful to be accurate, and to try to get confirmation either in a photo or from the person themselves. If there

was any question about accuracy, their name was dropped. Information resources included going page by page through hundreds (and we are not exaggerating) of old magazines, assistance from industry people, enthusiasts, and former riders. The best sources though, were Steve Stackable , Rolf Stackable , and of course, Stanley Arron.

 

GRIFFS Professional & Industry Riders:

• Steve Stackable                               • Marty Moates

• Bob Hannah                                     • Team LOP

• Kent Howerton                                 • Gary Semics

• Jim Pomeroy                                    • Billy Grossi

• Jim Weinert                                      • Rick Burgett

• Danny “Magoo” Chandler              • Tommy Croft

• Darrel Schultz                                  • Rich Eierstadt

• Jimmy Ellis                                       • Warren Reid

• Gary Jones                                       • US ISDT Team                                  Industry: 

• Gaylon Mosier                                  • Chris Carter                                                        •  Davey Coombs

• Steve Bauer                                      • Doug Domokos                                                 •  Ed Willis                                             

• Team DG                                          • Jim Meenan                                                        •  Chris Carter

                                                                                                                                              •  Brandon Baldwin

                                                                                                                                              •  Dale Spangler

                                                                                                                                              •  Lee McCollum

                                                                                                                                              •  Brian Price