{"id":383529,"date":"2026-01-02T12:57:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T12:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/383529\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T12:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T12:57:07","slug":"biffles-beloved-yacht-checkered-past-hits-the-market-amid-grief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/383529\/","title":{"rendered":"Biffle’s Beloved Yacht “Checkered Past” Hits the Market Amid Grief"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the wake of the heartbreaking plane crash<\/a> that claimed the life of NASCAR champion Greg Biffle on December 18, 2025, one of his most cherished possessions\u2014a luxurious 112-foot yacht named Checkered Past\u2014remains on the sales market<\/a>, evoking powerful emotions within the racing community.<\/p>\n

\u2013by Mark Cipolloni\u2013<\/p>\n

The tragedy took the lives of all seven aboard Biffle\u2019s private Cessna C550: Greg, 55; his wife Cristina; their young son Ryder; daughter Emma; longtime assistant Craig Wadsworth; and friends Dennis Dutton and son Jack. The group was heading to Florida when disaster struck shortly after takeoff from Statesville, North Carolina.<\/p>\n

Known for 19 Cup Series wins, dual championships in Truck (2000) and Xfinity (2002), and his humanitarian flights post-Hurricane Helene, Biffle left an indelible mark on NASCAR.<\/p>\n

The yacht, a clever nod to his racing roots, was proudly named by Biffle in 2019: \u201cFinally named my boat Checkered Past #iloveitwhenimonher.\u201d Listed with Fraser Yachts for $4,395,000, this Westport 112 exemplifies luxury and performance, perfectly suited for Bahamian cruising with its shallow draft.<\/p>\n

Key Specifications of Checkered Past<\/p>\n

Category
\nSpecification<\/p>\n

Builder
\nWestport<\/p>\n

Model
\nWestport 112<\/p>\n

Year Built\/Refit
\n1999 \/ 2014<\/p>\n

Asking Price
\n$4,395,000<\/p>\n

Length Overall
\n112\u20190\u2033 (34.14m)<\/p>\n

Beam
\n24\u20190\u2033 (7.32m)<\/p>\n

Draft
\n5\u20196\u2033 (1.68m)<\/p>\n

Gross Tonnage
\n200 GT<\/p>\n

Hull Material
\nComposite (GRP)<\/p>\n

Maximum Speed
\n24 knots<\/p>\n

Cruising Speed
\n18 knots<\/p>\n

Range
\n2,000 nm<\/p>\n

Engines
\n2 x MTU (1,800 hp each)<\/p>\n

Generators
\n1 x Northern Lights 65kW, 1 x Northern Lights 50kW<\/p>\n

Guest Capacity
\n8 guests in 4 staterooms<\/p>\n

Stateroom Layout
\nFull-beam Master (with His & Hers ensuite), VIP, Double, Twin<\/p>\n

Crew Capacity
\n4<\/p>\n

Exterior Designer
\nJ. Sarin \/ Westport<\/p>\n

Interior Designer
\nPacific Custom Interiors (with Sheryl Guyan)<\/p>\n

Key Features
\nShallow draft for Bahamas cruising, stabilizers, large salon\/dining, country-style galley<\/p>\n

Docked in Daytona Beach, Florida\u2014a favorite among NASCAR owners\u2014the Checkered Past symbolizes Biffle\u2019s passion for adventure on water, from fishing trips to family escapes.<\/p>\n

Fans continue to share tributes online, many touched by this tangible piece of his legacy seeking a new chapter. As one commented, \u201cCheckered Past\u2014perfect name for The Biff. A true racer on land and sea.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the crash investigation proceeds, the yacht endures as a tribute to a life lived at full throttle. The NASCAR family plans 2026 remembrances for a legend whose spirit races on. Rest in peace, Greg Biffle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In the wake of the heartbreaking plane crash that claimed the life of NASCAR champion Greg Biffle on…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":383530,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[446],"tags":[49,48,634,82],"class_list":["post-383529","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nascar","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-nascar","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/383529","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=383529"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/383529\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/383530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=383529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=383529"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=383529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}