NASCAR legend Greg Biffle is being remembered for an act of generosity that has left fans heartbroken following a devastating plane crash that killed him and his young family.
In the days leading up to the tragedy, Biffle, 55, had been running a social media giveaway he called “12 Days of Biffmas,” handing out gifts to his followers in what would become his final public series.
Known affectionately as “the Biff” in racing circles, the longtime driver gave away stacks of cash and high-dollar prizes throughout the series.
On the final day, he shocked fans by gifting his C4 Corvette drag racing car.
In his last TikTok post, Biffle revved the engine while pulling down his driveway, smiling as he addressed viewers.
“You know what today is, Honey? Today is the 12th day of Biffmas, and I know everybody’s been waiting for this,” he said.
Biffle then counted out 12 one-hundred-dollar bills on the hood of the car and told fans he was giving away both the cash and the vehicle.
“It’s got nitrous express on it,” he said with a grin. “And it’s got Hoosier drag radials on it.”
Fans flooded the post with praise, celebrating his generosity. Within hours of the crash, those comments turned into an outpouring of grief.
On Thursday morning, Biffle’s private Cessna C550 jet slammed into the runway at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina and exploded into flames.
Biffle was killed along with his wife, Cristina, 35, and their two children, Emma, 14, and five-year-old Ryder. Craig Wadsworth, NASCAR star Dennis Dutton, and Dutton’s son, Jack, were also killed.
Flight data showed the jet was headed to Sarasota, Florida, but attempted to return to the runway moments before the crash.
Cristina had shared an inspirational post on Instagram just hours earlier, featuring Martha Stewart and a message about finding purpose later in life, as the Daily Mail reported.
“At 30, Martha Stewart hadn’t started a business,” the post read. “At 35, she launched her catering company. At 58, she became a billionaire.”
Cristina was a realtor, business owner, and travel agent. Friends described her as driven and full of optimism.
Her mother later revealed the family appeared to know something was wrong.
“She texted me from the plane,” Cathy Grossu said through tears. “She said, ‘We’re in trouble.’”
The family was reportedly heading to Florida for a birthday trip.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the jet crashed while attempting to land. The cause remains under investigation.
NASCAR released an emotional statement following the tragedy, praising Biffle not only as a champion driver but as a man known for giving back.
“Greg was more than a champion,” the organization said. “He was a beloved member of the NASCAR community.”
Biffle’s legacy extends beyond the track. In recent years, he flew hundreds of rescue missions in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, helping save lives.
Rep. Richard Hudson echoed those sentiments, calling the family’s loss “unimaginable.”
“He will be remembered for his service to others as much as for his fearlessness on the track,” Hudson said.
For many fans, Biffle’s final act of kindness has become a painful reminder of a life cut short and a generosity that defined him until the very end.
