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OFFICIAL REPORT: NASCAR CHAMPION GREG BIFFLE IDENTIFIED IN FATAL THURSDAY MORNING PLANE ACCIDENT
NASCAR champion Greg Biffle and his family tragically passed away in a North Carolina plane crash. Read about his incredible legacy.
Before Greg Biffle became famous in NASCAR, he was making a name for himself at Tri-City Raceway.
Biffle had come back to the track to race in the ARCA Menards Series West event over the last several years.
Biffle, 55, passed away Thursday when his plane crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, which is about 45 minutes from Charlotte. He, his wife, and their two kids were among the seven who died.
His last race in the Tri-Cities was in August. He got third place for the Sigma Performance Services Chevrolet team. He said he liked the West Richland track so much that he thought about buying it once.
Tri-City Raceway posted something on social media Thursday to honor Biffle’s family.
“Legacy isn’t about wins or championships,” the post said. “It’s about love, changing lives, and how someone treats other people. That’s how Greg—and his family—will always be remembered.”
Tri-Cities ties
Tri-City Raceway Project Manager Laci Tolar said her family is shocked. Tolar is Wayne Walden’s granddaughter. Wayne ran the track in the 90s.
Back then, Tri-City Raceway was like a second home to Biffle. He would come from Vancouver to race.
Tolar’s father, Greg, also raced with Biffle in the 90s.
In 1995, Biffle was praised by Jeff Morrow.
Morrow wrote, “Greg Biffle is getting better than the United States Postal Service.”
“It doesn’t matter what the weather is like. The Vancouver, Wash., driver seems to win every time,” the story said about Biffle’s eighth straight NASCAR Late Model main event victory in the Tri-Cities.
Morrow said that Biffle worked hard back then.
“He would race at Portland Speedway on Friday nights. He was really good there,” he said. “Then he’d pack up everything and go to TC Raceway and be awesome there on Saturday nights.”
After being the best in the Pacific Northwest in the mid-90s, Biffle raced in his first Winston West Series in 1996 and NASCAR Northwest Series in 1997. People voted him “Most Popular Driver” that year.
Moving to the Craftsman Truck Series helped Biffle get to the big time. He won the NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year Award in 2001.
Biffle, who fans called “The Biff,” was also up for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
After being in the sport’s top division for almost 20 years, he went back to truck racing and NASCAR’s Northwest circuit.
Tolar said her family became close with Biffle’s family. Their children played while he was racing this year.
“He was a humble, amazing person,” Tolar said. “He was just like everyone else, but he really cared about racing, and it was part of who he was.”
Tolar said that Biffle didn’t let fame change him. He helped people, like the time he used his helicopter to get resources and supplies to families after Hurricane Helene.
“It’s a big loss for the Tri-Cities and the nation. He loved motorsports,” she said. “It’s everyone’s loss. It’s hard to even say how much this hurts.”
She said that Biffle was a nice man who really cared about racing.
“He never let fame change him. He was down to earth and always wanted to help racing grow,” she said. ”We’re lucky to have known him.”
Tri-Cities Raceway facilities director Jesse Brown said he raced with Biffle.
“He was so good,” Brown said. “He made everyone else better in the Northwest. He was ahead of everyone else back then.”
Brown said Biffle was a good guy, but when he came back to the track, he was a family man who cared about the community and loved racing.
Brown said he saw a side of Biffle that many people didn’t. When he wasn’t racing, Biffle was funny and loved to make people laugh.
He said that Greg Biffle was important to the whole racing community in the area.
“If you look at racing in the Northwest today, Greg started it all,” he said. “You don’t win a bunch of races if you’re not good. He made people better, and they remember that.”
He remembers Biffle’s first time back at the track in years. There were tons of fans who wanted to see the local hero.
“The racetrack will miss Greg and his family,” Brown said. “He was a great family man. He was a great dad and husband.”
INSIDE THE DOLPHINS QB SWAP: CAN QUINN EWERS SAVE MIAMI AGAINST THE BENGALS
In a shocking move, the Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers. Plus, tackle leader Jordyn Brooks is back vs. Cincy.
This Sunday, the Miami Dolphins are gearing up to play the Cincinnati Bengals, who are 4-10. Originally, this was supposed to be a Sunday Night Football game, but since both teams have losing records and aren't going to the playoffs, it got switched out for Ravens-Patriots.
The big story is that Miami is benching Tua Tagovailoa. Rookie Quinn Ewers, who was picked in the seventh round, is starting instead. It's Ewers' very first start, and it's the first time coach Mike McDaniel has benched Tagovailoa.
Some good news for the Dolphins: Jordyn Brooks will probably play. He was out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a foot and knee problem, but he practised a bit on Friday. Brooks told the media he's playing on Sunday.
About Jordyn Brooks' Season
Brooks has been a key player for the Dolphins' defence, and he's currently leading the NFL in tackles. He already broke a Dolphins record for the most tackles by a player in his first two seasons, beating Hall of Famer Zach Thomas. NFL analyst Gregg Rosenthal said Brooks has been awesome all year. All-Pro consideration worthy.” ESPN analyst Benjamin Solak agreed, saying he’s been playing at an All-Pro level, even though the defence doesn't have a lot of other great players.
Miami Dolphins’ defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver chimed in on Brooks, “He’s the best linebacker in the league… Everything you want and expect out of an inside linebacker, he is. He deserves [a Pro Bowl] nod. I think he deserves All-Pro.” Good thing for Miami that he’ll be out there against the Bengals.
Brooks joined Miami before the 2024 season, signing a three-year deal for $26.25 million. After 2025, his contract isn't guaranteed anymore, so he'll probably want a new deal after the season. Even though the Dolphins aren't having a great season, Brooks has been doing great, and he'll likely get that extension from the team.
Dolphins vs. Bengals
The Dolphins' defence, with Brooks leading the way, will be up against a Bengals offence that can score points. Even though they're 4-10, Cincinnati has Joe Burrow back, and Tee Higgins might be playing too. The last time these teams played was on Thursday Night Football in 2022. The Dolphins lost 27–15, and Tua Tagovailoa got a concussion and had to be taken off the field.
Rookie Quinn Ewers will be facing the Bengals' defence, which is ranked 32nd. Before the game, coach Mike McDaniel said about the rookie quarterback, “I see the reason we made the move that way. It wasn’t perfect. But the competitive response and conviction at the position after anything would go awry—I really like that about him, and it really showed off.” Ewers started 37 games in college, throwing for 68 touchdowns and 24 interceptions.
NFL DISCIPLINARY ACTION: PUKA NACUA PENALIZED FOLLOWING CONTROVERSIAL COMMENTS ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Puka Nacua faces a $25,000 NFL fine after labeling referees as "lawyers" and "the worst" during a viral Week 16 livestream.
The NFL wasted no time fining Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua after he kept criticizing the league's refs, both before and after the Thursday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Nacua talked about his comments after the game, and so did Rams head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Usually, the league announces player fines for the week on Saturday. Not this time.
Puka Nacua Gets Fined After Rams Game
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported on X on December 19: The NFL has fined #Rams WR Puka Nacua $25,000 for his comments about officiating, a source says. Nacua had compared officials to lawyers and said they make calls to be on TV.
Nacua 100% agreed with Ross's question of whether the refs are b***********.
The Rams player even said the refs are the worst.
“These guys are lawyers, and they want to be on TV, too, bro.” “You don’t think he’s texting his friends in the group chat like, ‘Yo, you guys just saw me on “Sunday Night Football”? That wasn’t PI, but I called it.’
Ross even offered to pay any fines Nacua might get for saying those things. Nacua replied that he 100% could earn fines for such comments.
Puka Nacua Sticks to His Guns on Officiating
After the game, Nacua didn't back down from his criticisms. He even posted something on social media, but he took it down later.
“Can you say I was wrong?” Nacua asked right after the Rams lost to the Seahawks on December 18 before deleting it fast. “Appreciate your stripes for your contribution.”
Nacua later downplayed his comments but still showed some annoyance with some calls.
“No, I don’t [really believe what he said]. It’s just a lack of awareness,” Nacua told reporters after the game, just some annoyance.
“There are moments where I feel like, ‘Man, you watch other games, and you think of the calls that some guys get. And you wish you could get some of those. But that’s just how football is played, and I’ll do my job to work on my technique to make sure that there’s not an issue with the call.”
Sean McVay Talks to Puka Nacua About His Referee Comments
Nacua mentioned that McVay spoke with him about the comments. He said his coach echoed that he’s always in continuous support of me.
“[McVay was] disappointed in some of the actions, just distracting my teammates,” Nacua said. “Some I know I’ll learn from, and some I don’t want to be a distraction in any week, and especially in a short week. So I—we had talked about that, and he’s right there behind me.”
Nacua talked about his passion for football and how hard he works to get ready, but he said he wasn't trying to be a distraction.
McVay also didn't think that Nacua was a distraction; he mentioned his 12 catches, 225 yards, and 2 touchdowns as proof. Even so, he was disappointed.
There is a time and place for some things. And there are comments that I should definitely say to the guys in the locker room and be aware of the situation that we're in, Nacua said about what he learned, also saying he wanted to show that to the whole team.
Then also, just to stay [focused] and use every moment to prepare for the week.
Stafford said that he didn't even know about Nacua's comments. The Rams QB relied on Nacua, since Davante Adams was out with a hamstring injury.
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