NASCAR mourns the loss of Greg Biffle, a beloved driver and community hero, who died in a plane crash on December 18 in Statesville, North Carolina. Biffle, a 19-time Cup race winner and series champion in the Craftsman Trucks and Busch series, was one of seven victims in the accident. The crash involved a Cessna C550 aircraft that erupted into flames upon impact, while investigators revealed that Biffle was not piloting the plane; an unqualified co-pilot was at the controls. Biffle’s family, including his wife Cristina and children Ryder and Emma, also perished in the crash. The NASCAR community is paying tribute to Biffle, with teams like Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing and Kaulig Racing stylizing their cars in his iconic jagged font as a sign of remembrance at the Daytona 500. Biffle was renowned for his versatility, winning 56 races across different series, and was named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023. Off the track, Biffle was celebrated for his altruism, notably using his helicopter to aid communities affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Melissa. His sudden death has left a void in the racing world, but his legacy of kindness and resilience continues to inspire. NASCAR drivers and fans alike remember him as more than a champion—he was a hero whose impact extended beyond racing.