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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.”
LEBRON JAMES CONFIRMS COACHES’ MANDATE TO PLAY OFF-BALL DESPITE MOUNTING LAKERS LOSSES
The Lakers finish December as one of the NBA's worst teams. We analyse LeBron's adjusted role and the 128-106 Pistons loss.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick and LeBron James #23 watch the game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025.
After the Lakers got crushed by the Detroit Pistons, 128-106, on his 41st birthday, LeBron James had a lot to say.
The most surprising thing he said was that the Lakers' coaches told him to play off the ball this season.
“I haven’t really been on the ball much,” James told reporters after the game. He finished with 17 points, four assists, four rebounds, and five turnovers, shooting 6-for-17.
“If the coaches want me to play on-ball, I can do that. But I’ve mostly been off the ball this year.”
Austin Reaves Being Hurt Matters
James said he could handle the ball more with Austin Reaves injured, but JJ Redick hasn’t asked him to.
"I can get back into it, but you have to get into the rhythm," he said. AR and Luka [Doncic] usually run the offence, and Marcus [Smart] is helping out now.
When asked if he cares either way, James said, Nah. Whatever helps us win. It doesn't matter.”
LeBron James: Lowest USG% Ever
The stats back up what James is saying.
In the first 15 games, his usage rate (USG%) is 26.1, the lowest in his 23-year career. It was even lower in November (22.1%) when he was getting used to being the third option after Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Last season, James's USG% was 29.1, 28.5 the year before, and 32.2 in 2022-23. In 2020, when the Lakers won the title, it was 30.8 in the regular season and 29.6 in the playoffs.
Also, his points plus assists are at a career low. When James is playing, he assists on 37.4% of the Lakers' baskets, down more than five points from last year.
Lakers Offence Struggles
Interestingly, James is talking about his role right after Redick said the offence has been disorganised since James came back in mid-November.
Since Bron's been back, our offence hasn't been as organised, Redick said this week. Too many random plays. That's on me.
Earlier in the season, the Lakers struggled on defence. Now, their offence is also struggling. In 12 December games, they're averaging just 112.4 points, down from 120.6 in November. Their assists have also dropped from 26.1 to 22.8.
The Lakers (5-7) were among the worst teams in the league in December, ranking 22nd in WIN%, 24th in points, last in assists, and 26th in defensive rating. They'll try to turn things around against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
UNDERDOG ALABAMA TARGETS A ROSE BOWL UPSET AGAINST UNDEFEATED INDIANA NOW
Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza leads No. 1 Indiana against Ty Simpson and Alabama in a historic Rose Bowl CFP quarterfinal clash.
Get ready for a clash of titans as Alabama and Indiana battle it out in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl this Thursday in Pasadena, California.
Even though Alabama has a rich history, it's coming into this game as the underdog, ready to prove its worth.
Indiana, once the program with the most losses in college football, is now the top seed and the only undefeated team, led by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. Talk about a turnaround.
"I want to shut down all quarterbacks, Heisman winner or not," said Alabama's defensive coordinator, Kane Wommack.
The winner of the Indiana-Alabama game will face either Texas Tech or Oregon in the Peach Bowl on January 9 in Atlanta.
Indiana isn't just trying to keep their amazing season going. They're trying to shake things up after last year's playoff, where all four first-round winners beat the top seeds.
Would I want to play earlier? Probably, to be honest, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said. But that's not how it is. We're excited to play.
Mendoza throws for an average of 229.2 yards per game, with 33 touchdowns and only six interceptions. Plus, he's run in six touchdowns himself.
But Alabama's defence has been tough on quarterbacks this season, ranking as one of the best in stopping passing plays, allowing only 168.4 yards per game.
Recently, Alabama is fresh off a 34-24 win against Oklahoma in the first round on December 19.
Alabama's quarterback, Ty Simpson, had some struggles but bounced back against Oklahoma. He averages 250 passing yards per game, with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions.
The biggest difference between the teams is their running game. Indiana is among the best in the nation, averaging 221.2 rushing yards per game. Alabama, on the other hand, has struggled, with only 109.9 rushing yards per game.
"I see how well (the Hoosiers') players work together," Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said. They just make plays. When they have a chance, they make it happen.
Indiana has only been to the Rose Bowl once, losing to USC back in 1967.
Alabama is making its ninth appearance, with a record of 5-2-1. Their last time here was two seasons ago, losing to Michigan in overtime in the CFP semifinal. The Crimson Tide also won the 2009 national title against Texas in this stadium.
Cignetti was Alabama's wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator during that championship run.
While Cignetti knows all about Alabama's past, DeBoer is familiar with what Cignetti has achieved with Indiana. DeBoer was the Hoosiers' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach back in 2019.
Mendoza should have one of his best receivers back this Thursday.
Omar Cooper Jr., who got hurt early in the Big Ten title game, is ready to go for the Rose Bowl. Cooper leads Indiana with 58 catches for 804 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Alabama is also getting a key player back, with LT Overton returning to the field. Overton missed the Southeastern Conference championship game and the first-round win against Oklahoma due to sickness.
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