{"id":381613,"date":"2026-01-01T14:25:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T14:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/381613\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T14:25:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T14:25:23","slug":"nascar-us-nascar-news-public-memorial-service-planned-to-honor-greg-biffle-and-statesville-plane-crash-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/381613\/","title":{"rendered":"NASCAR US NASCAR news: Public memorial service planned to honor Greg Biffle and Statesville plane crash victims"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A public memorial service has been scheduled to honor former NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his family, and the other victims of the December plane crash near Statesville, North Carolina.<\/p>\n

The service will be open to fans and members of the racing community who wish to pay their respects following a tragedy that sent shockwaves through the sport.<\/p>\n

The event, titled \u201cA Gathering in Remembrance,\u201d is set to take place on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte.<\/p>\n

Organizers selected the venue to allow space for the thousands of fans, friends, and industry members expected to attend.<\/p>\n

A livestream option will also be made available for those unable to be there in person.<\/p>\n

Biffle was among seven people killed when a private jet crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport on December 18.<\/p>\n

Also lost in the accident were his wife Cristina, their children Emma and Ryder, longtime family friend Craig Wadsworth, pilot Dennis Dutton, and Dutton\u2019s son, Jack.<\/p>\n

The loss of Biffle has been deeply felt throughout NASCAR. A champion in both the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the O\u2019Reilly Auto Parts Series, Biffle built a reputation as a fierce competitor on the track and a respected, approachable figure off it.<\/p>\n

His career spanned more than two decades at the national level, and his impact extended well beyond race wins and championships.<\/p>\n

In the weeks following the crash, tributes have poured in from current drivers, former competitors, team owners, and fans across the country.<\/p>\n

Many have shared memories of Biffle\u2019s passion for racing, his generosity, and the close bond he shared with his family.<\/p>\n

While the investigation into the crash remains ongoing, the upcoming memorial service will provide a moment for the NASCAR community to come together in remembrance, reflection, and support.<\/p>\n

For many fans, it will serve as a chance to honor not only a champion racer, but a family and group of lives taken far too soon.<\/p>\n


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