Brad Keselowski shared a heartwarming story about Greg Biffle after learning about his death. On X/Twitter, Keselowski discussed the time when Biffle planned a trip for a friend who recently lost a family member.
“I broke my leg and was going into surgery when the tragic plane accident happened to Greg and his family,” Brad Keselowski wrote. “Not really sure the words to say, so I’ll share a story. I called Greg a few years ago, telling him my friend really needed a fun trip after losing a family member, could we all go ride his UTV’s together to show my friend a good time? Without missing a beat, he made all the plans & we had a great sand dunes trip, my friend was all smiles. This trip means so much more now… this is my favorite Greg story. Will miss you and your family.”
NASCAR legend Greg Biffle died in a plane crash on Thursday. He was 55 years old. The crash happened at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, and officials said that Biffle was one of seven people who died in the crash. The other six were Biffle’s wife, Cristina, son Ryder, daughter Emma, Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth.
NASCAR pays tribute to Greg Biffle
“NASCAR is devastated by the tragic loss of Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, daughter Emma, son Ryder, Craig Wadsworth, and Dennis and Jack Dutton in a fatal plane crash,” NASCAR said in a statement. “Greg was more than a champion driver, he was a beloved member of the NASCAR community, a fierce competitor, and a friend to so many. His passion for racing, his integrity, and his commitment to fans and fellow competitors alike made a lasting impact on the sport.
Biffle competed in 515 NASCAR Cup Series races and earned 19 victories and 175 top-10 finishes. He never won a Cup Series title but came close in 2005 when he finished second in the championship standings. Biffle also had success in the now-called NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, winning 20 races and earning 149 top-10 finishes in 244 starts. He won the series championship in 2002.
Keselowski had his battles with Biffle over the years, as he began competing in the Cup Series full-time in 2010. The 41-year-old has put together a successful career, winning 36 Cup Series races and winning the Cup Series title in 2012.