Biffle, his wife Cristina Biffle, their son Ryder and Greg’s daughter Emma were among seven people who died in the crash involving a Cessna C550 plane at the end of a runway at Statesville Regional Airport at 10:20 a.m. local time.
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“We are devastated by the loss of our loved ones. This tragedy has left all of our families heartbroken beyond words,” said the the families said in a statement.
Biffle spent nearly two decades racing in several NASCAR series. The 19-time Cup Series winner was a champion in NASCAR’s third and second tier series before moving to the top level in 2003.
The former Roush Racing driver was one of the most popular drivers in the paddock. He won Most Popular Driver honors in 1997 in a regional series, in 2000 in the now Craftsman Truck Series and in 2002 in the now Cup Series.
NASCAR drivers and those who worked with Biffle were among the many to pay tribute to him on social media:
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Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 44 Grambling State University Chevrolet, waits in the garage during practice for the 64th annual Daytona 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 44 Grambling State University Chevrolet, waits in the garage during practice for the 64th annual Daytona 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Greg Biffle after winning the Nascar Nextel Cup Series MBNA RacePoints 400 on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. It was Biffle’s fourth victory this season. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
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Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Camping World RV 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 21, 2008 in Dover, Del.
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Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Price Chopper 400 on October 3, 2010 in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 44 Grambling State University Chevrolet, poses for a photo on the grid during qualifying for the 64th annual NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle greets fans as he walks on stage during pre-race ceremonies preceding the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 31, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina.
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President Donald Trump takes a selfie with former NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle (R) and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty before the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Greg Biffle, honorary starter and former NASCAR Cup Series driver, poses with the green flag in the pit box before the Bank of America ROVAL 400 in the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 13, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina.
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November 22, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Greg Biffle receives the Myers Brothers Award for his service to victims of Hurricane Helene at the NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) (L) poses with honorary starter, former NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle and his daughter Emma Elizabeth Biffle during the drivers meeting before the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 13, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina.
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Jim France (left), Chairman and CEO of NASCAR, congratulates former NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle on his selection to the list of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers before the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 14, 2023 in Darlington, SC
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Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 44 Grambling State University Chevrolet, greets fans on stage during driver introductions before the 64th annual NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 51 Toyota Toyota, celebrates on victory lane after winning the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 7, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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July 2, 2016; Daytona Beach, Florida, United States; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Greg Biffle (16) leads Martin Truex Jr. (78) and Brad Keselowski (2) during the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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February 21, 2016; Daytona Beach, Florida, United States; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Danica Patrick (10) and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Greg Biffle (16) during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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May 15, 2016; Dover, DE, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Greg Biffle carries his daughter Emma Biffle before the AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports
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June 16, 2013; Brooklyn, Michigan, United States; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Greg Biffle (16) after winning the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
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October 3, 2010; Kansas City, Kansas, United States; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Greg Biffle (right) celebrates alongside car owner Jack Roush (left) after winning the Price Chopper 400 at Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford, poses during the NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on February 4, 2010 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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October 3, 2009; Kansas City, Kansas, United States; NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Greg Biffle (16) ducks as Patrick Sheltra (81) spins during the Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Actor John C. Reilly (right) talks with NASCAR driver Greg Biffle (left) during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway on October 10, 2009 in Fontana, California.
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Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford, poses during the NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on February 5, 2009 in Daytona, Florida.
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November 4, 2000; Avondale, Arizona, United States; NASCAR Busch Series driver Greg Biffle (left) with team owner Jack Roush during the Outback Steakhouse 200 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
NASCAR legends and drivers pay tribute to Greg Biffle
Biffle has competed with many track champions during his 16 years in the Cup Series and even more at the lower levels. Four-time Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon said what happened was “devastating.”
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“I had immense respect for Greg as a driver and we shared countless tough battles on the track.” Gordon wrote about. “Like so many others, I was inspired by his tireless relief work during Hurricane Helene. My heart goes out to the Biffle family and all those who are suffering.”
Former Cup Series driver Clint Bowyer, known to new fans for his work as a broadcaster, made his debut at the top level the year Biffle challenged Tony Stewart for the championship.
“Absolutely crushed by the loss of Greg Biffle and his beautiful family,” Bowyer wrote on
Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch spent his first decade at the highest level of the sport of Biffle racing and has written about Biffle, Biffle’s family and Biffle’s impact on communities.
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“Such a tragic and heartbreaking day” Busch wrote about. “Greg and Cristina were truly special friends to us, we loved them dearly, as did Emma and Ryder. Greg’s compassion and humanitarian spirit, especially in times of crisis, touched so many lives and inspired all who knew him.
“The memories we shared, on and off the track, will stay in our hearts forever. They meant so much to us and they will never be forgotten.”
