NASCAR* driver **Greg Biffle**, his wife **Cristina Grossu**, and their children **Emma Elizabeth Biffle** and **Ryder Jack Biffle** in a *Statesville, North Carolina* plane crash on **December 18, 2025.Former *NASCAR* champion **Greg Biffle**, his wife **Cristina Grossu Biffle**, and their two children — daughter **Emma Elizabeth** (14) and son **Ryder Jack** (5) — were tragically killed in a private plane crash at *Statesville Regional Airport* in *Statesville,
North Carolina* on Thursday morning, December 18, 2025. The family was aboard a **Cessna 550 business jet**, registered to Biffle’s company *GB Aviation Leasing LLC*, which crashed as it was attempting to land in foggy conditions around 10:15 a.m. local time. All aboard, including both crew members, perished in the accident.
Biffle, 55, was a celebrated figure in American motorsports. Beginning his *NASCAR* career in 1995, he earned titles in both the *Craftsman Truck Series* (2000) and *Busch Series* (2002), recorded 19 *Cup Series* victories, and was named one of *NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers*. Known for his competitive spirit and resilience, Biffle was also respected off the track for his humanitarian efforts, including hurricane relief missions alongside fellow racers.
Cristina Grossu Biffle married Greg in January 2023; the couple shared young son Ryder Jack. Emma Elizabeth was Biffle’s daughter from his previous marriage, born in 2011. The family’s social media pages in the hours before the crash reflected joyful moments and future plans, which has made the tragedy all the more poignant to fans and friends. (
The crash has sent shockwaves through the *NASCAR* community and beyond, prompting an investigation by the *Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)* and the *National Transportation Safety Board to determine the cause of the accident. Tributes from fellow drivers, public officials, and fans have poured in as the world mourns the sudden loss of a beloved racer and his family.If you’d like a version formatted for publication or social media, just let me know.
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