NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family died in a plane crash in North Carolina.
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Today, a plane carrying Greg Biffle and his family crashed while approaching Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. Multiple sources have confirmed that Biffle, along with his wife, son, and daughter, as well as the flight crew, lost their lives in the incident.
Garrett Mitchell from 1320Video confirmed via a Facebook post that Biffle and his family were on board, expressing condolences and support for their loved ones.
“It is with great sadness that I confirm Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, daughter Emma, and son Ryder were on that plane… they were headed to join us for the afternoon,” Mitchell stated. “We are heartbroken. I’m deeply sorry to have to share this news.”
North Carolina Representative Richard Hudson also acknowledged their passing on X:
“I am heartbroken by the loss of Greg, Cristina, and their children, and my thoughts are with everyone who cared for them,” Hudson said. “They were friends who dedicated their lives to helping others. Greg was not only a remarkable NASCAR champion who delighted millions of fans, but he was also an exceptional individual who will be remembered for his commitment to serving others, as well as his bravery on the racetrack.”
Biffle secured victories in both the Craftsman Truck Series and the Busch Series (in 2000 and 2002, respectively) during his time in NASCAR. He competed in the Cup series from 2002 until 2022 and participated in several other racing series throughout his career, which started in the mid-1990s.
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NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family died in a plane crash in North Carolina.
Numerous sources have now verified that the former NASCAR driver and his family were aboard a plane that went down in North Carolina.