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Greg Biffle remembered at Daytona 500 as a really good driver with a great heart.
Summary
At Daytona 500 media sessions, fellow drivers recalled Greg Biffle's aggressive car control and warm personality; Biffle died in a Dec. 18 plane crash that killed seven people, including his wife Cristina and children Emma and Ryder.
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Greg Biffle was a frequent subject at media events around the Daytona 500 as drivers and former teammates shared memories of his driving and his character. Those who raced with him described an on-the-edge style and exceptional car control that marked his career. Biffle died in a plane crash on Dec. 18 in North Carolina that also killed six others. The remarks at Daytona reflected both his competitiveness on track and his friendships off it.
What colleagues said:
- Kevin Harvick recalled Biffle driving so hard at Mesa Marin Raceway that he once broke his leg, as an example of Biffle's willingness to push the car to the limit.
- Several drivers, including Clint Bowyer and Joey Logano, praised Biffle's car control and aggressive, high-side racing that often left his cars loose but competitive.
- Teammate Ricky Stenhouse Jr. described Biffle's unusual but clear way of explaining a car's behavior, and AJ Allmendinger noted Biffle's ability to move on quickly after on-track disagreements.
- Kyle Busch and others remembered time spent with Biffle off track, including off-road driving; Bowyer noted Biffle's helicopter work in relief missions after Hurricane Helene.
- Biffle competed in 14 full-time Cup seasons with 19 wins and earlier won titles in the Truck Series and in what was formerly the Xfinity (O'Reilly) Series.
- Seven people died in the Dec. 18 plane crash, including Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina and their children Emma and Ryder.
Summary:
The Daytona 500 media gatherings underscored how teammates and rivals remember Biffle for both his competitive driving and his personal warmth. His death in December has continued to be a recurring topic in NASCAR conversations, and the next procedural or memorial steps related to the crash are undetermined at this time.
