Greg Biffle, a veteran NASCAR driver, was involved in a private jet crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday morning, according to WWAY News, which cited public records.
The Cessna C550 business jet, registered to a company tied to Biffle, went down around 10:15 a.m. local time, erupting into a large fireball as it attempted to land, federal officials confirmed. Early reports indicate multiple fatalities have been feared, though it remains unclear who was aboard at the time.
Biffle is currently married to a real estate agent, Cristina Grossu and has two children.
Read more: Greg Biffle's Hurricane Helene relief posts surface after NC plane crash
Greg Biffle's wife and children
Biffle reportedly married his current wife, Cristina Grossu, in January 2023. The couple welcomed their son Ryder Jack Biffle on September 9, 2020.
Biffle was initially married to Nicole Lunders before he wed Cristina. They were married in 2007 and had a daughter together, Emma Elizabeth Biffle. Emma was born during Biffle's peak racing years in 2011
{{/usCountry}}Biffle was initially married to Nicole Lunders before he wed Cristina. They were married in 2007 and had a daughter together, Emma Elizabeth Biffle. Emma was born during Biffle's peak racing years in 2011
{{/usCountry}}The couple separated in early 2015 and finalized their divorce in 2016. The divorce drew media attention for legal disputes that followed, which included a lawsuit Nicole filed alleging invasion of privacy related to hidden cameras.
Read more: Greg Bliffe's wife Cristina's Instagram post moments before crash surfaces
Biffle and Grossu's family photos and social media posts often star Ryder Jack, who is now five-years-old along side his older half-sister, Emma.
Who is Greg Biffle?
Gregory Jack Biffle is a known name in American motorsports with a career spanning 515 NASCAR Cup races and 19 Cup Series wins.
Biffle, a.k.a “The Biff”, was hired on the recommendation of Benny Parsons, who is inducted in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, NASCAR reported. This recommendation started a connection that resulted in both instant and long-term success as Biffle swiftly established himself as one of NASCAR's top prospects.
Biffle then went on to win the 1998 Rookie of the Year title and the 2000 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship. Eventually, he achieved comparable success in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, winning the series championship in 2002 and Rookie of the Year in 2001. Biffle became the first driver to win both series as a result.
Biffle's influence on the sport was later acknowledged when he was listed as one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest drivers.