Mike Groff's younger brother Robbie was a CART and IRL driver from 1994 to 1998.
14 Facts About Mike Groff
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Mike Groff finished third in the series in 1985 and second in 1986.
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Mike Groff attempted to make his CART Champ Car debut in the 1990 Indianapolis 500 for Euromotorsport but failed to qualify.
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Mike Groff made his debut three weeks later at the Detroit Grand Prix with the same team and completed the season with them.
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Mike Groff made six starts that season for Euromotorsport, Walker, and Foyt and finished 23rd in points.
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In 1993 Mike Groff joined Rahal-Hogan Racing for a limited race schedule.
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Mike Groff made six starts in 1993 for Rahal-Hogan with a best finish of ninth at Portland International Raceway.
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However, Herta was not bumped, and Mike Groff did not drive at all during Bump Day.
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In 1996 Mike Groff joined the new IRL IndyCar Series with Foyt Enterprises.
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Mike Groff finished sixth in the series' first race and third at the second race at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Mike Groff then was hired by Walker to race in the CART race at Nazareth where he finished 14th and qualified 11th for the 1996 Indy 500 but was sidelined by a fire after 122 laps, driving for Walker.
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Mike Groff finished 12th in the 1997 Indianapolis 500 and finished fourteenth in the championship.
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Mike Groff was out of a ride for the rest of the season.
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Mike Groff attempted to qualify for the 1999 Indianapolis 500 for Team Xtreme Racing but failed to make the field.