Ancient NASCAR driver Danica Patrick mourns the loss of former driver Greg Biffle on Thursday.
Biffle, 55, reportedly died in a plane crash with his family. A small plane owned by Biffle crashed Thursday morning at a North Carolina airport. Up to seven people are feared dead in the rubble. The accident occurred at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday shortly after 10 a.m. ET.
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The identities of those on board have not yet been publicly revealed, although the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said Biffle was believed to have been on the plane.
Longtime NASCAR star Clint Bowyer has spoken out on social media.
“Absolutely crushed by the loss of Greg Biffle and his beautiful family. Incredible talent behind the controls of literally anything. He checked all the boxes…Great guy, he helped people in need and most importantly he was a great family man. Devastated for everyone!” he wrote about X.
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 26: Danica Patrick looks on before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 26, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)James Gilbert/Getty Images
Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick was among those who paid tribute to Biffle Thursday afternoon.
She is heartbroken.
Greg Biffle in crash.Danica/IG
More details emerge about Thursday’s horrific crash
YouTuber and part-time NASCAR driver Garrett Mitchell – known as Cleetus McFarland – posted on Facebook that Biffle and his family were on their way to see him.
“Unfortunately, I can confirm that Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, his daughter Emma and his son Ryder were on board this plane,” he wrote.
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“Because they were on their way to spend the afternoon with us. We are devastated. I’m so sorry to share this.”
American politician Richard Hudson also confirmed the news.
“I am devastated by the loss of Greg, Cristina and their children, and my heart goes out to everyone who loved them. They were friends who lived their lives focused on helping others. Greg was a great NASCAR champion who delighted millions of fans. But he was also an extraordinary person, and he will be remembered as much for his service to others as for his fearlessness on the track. The Biffles have performed hundreds of rescue missions across the west of North Carolina after Hurricane Helene The last time I spoke with Cristina, just a few weeks ago, she asked how she could help with relief efforts in Jamaica. That’s what the Biffles were. Our prayers are with their family, friends and all those who are grieving this unimaginable loss,” he wrote.
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An investigation into the accident is underway.
This story was originally published by The yarn on December 18, 2025, where he first appeared in the NASCAR section. Add The Spun as Favorite source by clicking here.
