from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Nicholas Graffam, 22, posted his first lifetime driving win with family horse Fox Ridge Joey at the Cumberland Fair in Maine on Tuesday (Sept. 24) in a time of 1:59.2.

He is the son of Michael and Jacqueline Graffam. Michael owns, trains and drives Standardbreds in Maine.

Nicholas has been learning by his father’s side since he was young and decided it was finally time to get his license.

He proudly represents the colors of his late great-grandfather, Loring Norton. Michael Graffam and cousin Bruce Ranger also represent his colors of red-gold-black.