CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. (AP) — NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski, a former series champion and now co-owner of RFK Racing, broke his right leg during a ski trip, the team announced Friday.Keselowski had surgery Thursday and doctors told him to expect a quick recovery that will allow him to return for the season-opening Daytona 500 in February. He is winless in 16 starts in the showcase race as he enters the final years of his racing career.Advertisement“Life has a way of reminding you to slow down,” Keselowski published on social networks with photos of him in the hospital surrounded by his…
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By Larry Cothren One does not have to agree with Rob Reiner’s left-wing political stance to recognize the tragic nature of the murders of Reiner and his wife. Reiner’s death must be considered without regard to his political position. A key point is that these murders were not political assassinations, as the murder of Charlie Kirk was. Nonetheless, taking Reiner’s views into consideration, as President Trump did – rather than mourning the passing of a human being – is foolish and devoid of good judgment, although it is not as vicious and extreme as celebrating Kirk’s death, as left-wing radicals…
For Greg Biffle, the relentless dedication to his work was just a game.That’s what drove a future champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee to start a chassis shop as a teenager – four years before he’d even race a Late Model, let alone win a race.Advertisement”I thought, ‘If I can build race cars all day without having to work, I’ll be in heaven,'” he said. “So that’s what I did.”Biffle’s vision of heaven was a workaholic’s dream.For the better part of a decade, he worked non-stop right out of high school — starting as a fabricator, working six days…
A Saturday news conference offered only a brief update from the National Transportation Safety Board regarding the Thursday morning aviation incident that claimed the lives of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family and three others.The NTSB officially began its investigation into the incident at Statesville Regional Airport on Friday, but had few details since preliminary interviews and data acquisition had only just begun.Also read: Timetable for investigation into Greg Biffle’s fatal plane crash released NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and his family killed in plane crash That was largely the theme of an update conducted Saturday morning, once again by board…
Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers who became known in his later years for his humanitarian work, died Thursday along with three members of his family in a plane crash. He was 55 years old.Authorities said seven people died in the crash, and families of those involved confirmed Biffle was a passenger on a Cessna Citation business jet that crashed while attempting to land at Statesville (NC) Regional Airport around 10:15 a.m. ET.AdvertisementBiffle’s wife Cristina, son Ryder and daughter Emma also died in the crash. Others on board were Dennis Dutton and his son, Jack, and Craig Wadsworth.The…
While noting that the news is “ill-timed” as RFK Racing and the NASCAR community are still coming to terms with the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Greg Biffle and six othersthe team confirmed that Brad Keselowski suffered a broken leg on Thursday.Keselowski, who drives the No. 6 Ford for RFK Racing and is a co-owner of the racing team, was skiing with his family when the accident occurred. He underwent surgery on the injured leg and hopes to make a full recovery before the 2026 season.Advertisement“First of all, our hearts remain heavy with the news of yesterday’s…
Long lasting NASCAR Star Brad Keselowski broke his leg Thursday during a family ski trip, his team RFK Racing said in a statement.“Keselowski successfully completed a routine operation and doctors expect a quick and full recovery,” RFK Racing said.AdvertisementIn a statement, the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion said he was “grateful to the medical team who took great care of me and to the support system around me.””My attention is now fully focused on recovery. I am motivated to get back to full strength as quickly as possible and will work tirelessly to be ready for Daytona,” Keselowski said.TRAGEDY: Former…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski, a former series champion and now co-owner of RFK Racing, broke his leg in a skiing accident, the team announced Friday.Keselowski had surgery Thursday and doctors told him to expect a quick recovery that will allow him to return for the season-opening Daytona 500 in February. He is winless in 16 starts in the showcase race as he enters the final years of his racing career.Advertisement“Life has a way of reminding you to slow down,” Keselowski published on social networks with photos of him in the hospital surrounded by his wife and children,…
Retired Greg Biffle, NASCAR driver died with his family in a plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday, December 18, at age 55.The former NASCAR driver, who had great success in Michigan, was killed alongside his wife Cristina and children Emma and Ryder, among others, during the plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina.Advertisement”Greg was more than a champion driver, he was a beloved member of the NASCAR community, a fierce competitor and a friend to so many. His passion for racing, his integrity and his commitment to fans and fellow competitors had a lasting impact on the sport,” NASCAR said…
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle died Thursday, December 18 in a plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina. He was 55 years old.A Cessna C550 business jet owned by Biffle crashed off the end of the runway while landing at Statesville Regional Airport at 10:20 a.m. local time, resulting in several deaths, including Biffle, his wife Cristina (Grossu) Biffle, their son Ryder, 5, and Biffle’s daughter Emma, 14, from his marriage to his first wife Nicole Lunders. Dennis Dutton, his son Jack and Craig Wadsworth also died, according to a joint statement released by the families of those killed.Advertisement”We are devastated by…