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Tragedy Strikes: Former NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle Feared Dead in Plane Crash

Statesville, NC – Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and members of his family are believed to have perished in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday, authorities have confirmed. The private jet, registered to a company run by Biffle, crashed while attempting to land after returning to the airport shortly after takeoff.

While a definitive list of occupants hasn’t been released due to the severity of the post-crash fire, state police stated they believe Biffle and his immediate family were on board. The crash ignited a significant fire, and wreckage was scattered across the runway.

Biffle, a prominent figure in NASCAR, enjoyed a successful 16-year career, securing over 50 wins across various series, including 19 victories in the prestigious Cup Series. He also claimed championships in the Craftsman Truck Series (2000) and the Xfinity Series (2002).

Federal authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.

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