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Hundreds honor NASCAR legend Greg Biffle

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Hundreds from the NASCAR world gathered at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum to honor former driver Greg Biffle, his family, and others killed in a plane crash. The service featured tributes from friends and family, celebrating Biffle's legacy as a champion driver and humanitarian pilot who delivered aid after Hurricane Helene.

Biffle, a Hall of Fame nominee and NASCAR's top 75 drivers, died with his wife and two children. Friend and influencer Garrett Mitchell urged the crowd to 'Be like Biff'—seizing opportunities, helping others, and living generously. The community's mourning follows a tragic offseason for NASCAR, which also saw Denny Hamlin's father die in a house fire.

The memorial included photos of the seven victims and cars Biffle drove. A break-in at his home, netting $30,000 and memorabilia, added to the family's distress. Mitchell planned a tribute burnout at Biffle's marker on the North Carolina Auto Racing Walk of Fame, ensuring the driver's impact endures.