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Motorsport legend dies with his family in tragic plane crash
The motorsport world is mourning the tragic loss of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and his family, who were among the seven fatalities in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport, North Carolina. Biffle had a successful racing career, including 19 wins in the top-tier Cup Series from 2003 to 2016.
In his post-racing career, Biffle engaged in humanitarian work, notably during Hurricane Helene in 2024, providing aid to those in need using his pilot license. His efforts were praised, and there were calls for him to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Biffle’s contributions were recognized by NASCAR at the Charlotte Roval race that year.
The families affected by the tragedy released a statement expressing their devastation and highlighting the profound loss of their loved ones. The NASCAR community has united in mourning the loss of Biffle, with tributes pouring in from various quarters, including Hall of Famers and former team members. NASCAR issued a statement expressing their devastation over the loss of Greg Biffle and his wife Cristina.
