A memorial service was held for late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family and three others on Friday, about a month after all seven died in a plane crash in North Carolina.
The public service, which was held at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, began at 11 a.m. and was livestreamed on NASCAR social media platforms, including YouTube.
Biffle died on Dec. 18 at age 55 along with his wife Cristina and their children, Emma, 14, and Ryder, 5; Dennis Dutton and his son, Jack; and Craig Wadsworth.
The incident occurred as the plane all seven were aboard crashed as it returned to Statesville Regional Airport in Statesville, North Carolina, authorities said. The plane, a Cessna C550, hit the ground and caught fire shortly after takeoff from the airport, located about an hour north of Charlotte.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Following the service, community leaders will host a tribute event called “Burnout for Biff” in Mooresville, North Carolina, located about 30 minutes from Charlotte, according to Queen City News.
Biffle was named to NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers list in 2023. He earned 56 NASCAR national series wins in his two-decade career, including 20 wins in the Xfinity Series, 19 Cup Series victories, and 17 wins in the Craftsman Truck Series.