The NASCAR community will gather January 16 for a public remembrance honoring Greg Biffle and the other lives lost in the Dec. 18 plane crash in Statesville. Reporter Bob Pockrass announced the ceremony will be held the morning of Jan. 16 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte and will be open to the public and live-streamed; additional details are expected to be released. The announcement has intensified mourning across the sport as fans and colleagues prepare to pay their respects to one of NASCAR’s most influential drivers.

Biffle’s death in the Cessna crash has left many questions as investigators continue probing the cause. Early accounts indicate the aircraft lost one engine prior to landing, and veteran driver Kenny Wallace has suggested that low horsepower coming in for landing could be a primary factor. Authorities have not reached a definitive conclusion, and the investigation remains ongoing.

On track, Greg Biffle built a distinguished career: after rising through NASCAR’s lower series, he competed full time in the Cup Series from 2002 to 2022, collecting 19 Cup victories and previously winning titles in both the Truck Series and what is now the Xfinity Series. Beyond his results, Biffle was known for charitable work through the Greg Biffle Foundation and for his involvement with Lake Norman Humane, where he served on the board and helped fund facility improvements. His impact drew wide recognition across the sport, and even public figures expressed condolences following the crash.

Biffle is survived by his mother, Sally Biffle; his brother Jeffrey Biffle (Kelly); and members of his extended family, including nieces Jordyn Carpenter (David) and Megan Waldron (Klynten) and their children Jack Carpenter and Charlotte. As the community organizes the Charlotte remembrance, fans and peers will have the chance to honor Biffle’s racing achievements, his off-track philanthropy, and the personal legacy he leaves behind.

Latest News

NASCAR • 2026-01-10 20:00:04

Christopher Bell Sparks NASCAR Debate by Ranking the Chili Bowl Above the Daytona 500

With the **Daytona 500 just weeks away**, most NASCAR stars are easing into the offseason. But for a select group of drivers, racing never really stops. Instead of slowing down, they’ve shifted their focus to one of dirt racing’s most intense stages — the **Chili Bowl Nationals** — and one bold opin

👍 Like (0) 💬 Comment (0) 🔗 Share Read

NASCAR • 2026-01-09 00:00:03

NASCAR Streaming Upgrade Mirrors F1 Innovation, Giving Fans More Control

For many NASCAR fans, the sport isn’t just something you watch — it’s something you feel. The raw sound of engines echoing through the grandstands, tires biting into the track, and cars dancing on the edge of control are what truly pull fans in.

👍 Like (0) 💬 Comment (0) 🔗 Share Read

NASCAR • 2026-01-08 23:30:04

Rising Motorsports Talent Aims for Rare 2026 Challenge Inspired by Tony Stewart

Few drivers in motorsports history have set a standard so high that decades later, young racers are still being measured against it. Tony Stewart is one of those rare figures. Known for thriving across multiple disciplines, Stewart didn’t just race in

👍 Like (0) 💬 Comment (0) 🔗 Share Read

NASCAR • 2026-01-06 04:30:03

Van Gisbergen’s Oval Breakthrough Changes Everything

Shane van Gisbergen’s first full NASCAR Cup season in 2025 was a tale of extremes — instant brilliance on road courses and a demanding education on ovals. While his background made him nearly unstoppable on circuits that turned both left and right, the traditional oval tracks exposed just how steep

👍 Like (0) 💬 Comment (0) 🔗 Share Read

NASCAR • 2026-01-06 04:00:03

Pockrass Ends the Debate: NASCAR Not Bringing Back the 36-Race Championship

A longtime voice inside the NASCAR garage has poured cold water on growing calls to bring back a full-season points championship. Responding to fan questions online, Bob Pockrass made it clear that a return to the traditional 36-race points format is highly unlikely. From NASCAR’s standpoint, at lea

👍 Like (0) 💬 Comment (0) 🔗 Share Read

NASCAR • 2026-01-06 03:30:04

Ron Hornaday Breaks Silence on Dale Earnhardt’s Career-Changing DEI Shift

Ron Hornaday Jr. recently opened up about a moment that quietly but permanently altered his NASCAR path — a private conversation with Dale Earnhardt that signaled the end of his time at Dale Earnhardt Inc. Speaking on the Dinner With Racers podcast, Hornaday recalled Earnhardt calmly telling him to

👍 Like (0) 💬 Comment (0) 🔗 Share Read