Biffle family and NASCAR hold remembrance for crash victims

On Jan. 17, family members, NASCAR figures and fans gathered at Bojangles Coliseum to remember seven people who died when the Cessna carrying Greg Biffle experienced mechanical trouble and attempted a return to Statesville Airport on Dec. 18, 2025.

On Jan. 17, family members, figures from NASCAR and fans gathered at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte to remember those who died in the December plane accident involving driver Greg Biffle. The event brought people together to share memories and remarks from colleagues and friends. Reported details: - The crash occurred on the morning of Dec. 18, 2025 when a Cessna 550 Citation II departed Statesville Airport, experienced mechanical trouble and attempted a return landing. - Seven people were killed: Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their children Emma and Ryder, family friend Craig Wadsworth, pilot Dennis Dutton and his son Jack Dutton. - The remembrance on Jan. 17 included speakers from the racing community such as Jeff Burton, Phil Parsons, Jordyn Biffle and Garrett Mitchell (known as Cleetus McFarland), along with family members and fans. - A public tribute later took place in Mooresville near Biffle’s Walk of Fame spot, where a burnout tribute was held. Summary: The gathering served as a public commemoration where friends, family and industry figures shared memories of those lost. Undetermined at this time.