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NASCAR community to mourn Greg Biffle and family at Charlotte memorial
Summary
A public memorial for Greg Biffle and other victims of last month's plane crash will be held at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte and livestreamed; the NTSB is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash.
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A memorial service is planned for Friday in Charlotte for former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who died in a plane crash last month. The service is open to the public and will be livestreamed on NASCAR platforms, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. EST at Bojangles Coliseum. Authorities identified seven people killed in the accident, including Biffle, his wife Cristina and their children Ryder, 5, and Emma, 14. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash.
Key facts:
- Memorial details: The service will be held at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, open to the public and livestreamed on NASCAR platforms, starting at 11 a.m. EST.
- Victims identified: Authorities said seven people were killed, including Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina and their children Ryder and Emma.
- Crash status: The aircraft crashed while attempting to return to Statesville Regional Airport and the NTSB is investigating the cause.
- Biffle background: Greg Biffle was 55, was named among NASCAR's top 75 drivers, was a Hall of Fame nominee and spent 18 years competing at the top of the sport.
Summary:
The memorial brings the NASCAR community together to remember those who died. The NTSB is conducting an investigation into the crash and further findings or timelines are undetermined at this time.
