The NASCAR world was left in mourning yesterday as beloved NASCAR icon Greg Biffle and his family lost their lives in a tragic plane crash. Tributes have been pouring in for the past day and longtime NASCAR reporter Marty Smith was one of the many to pay his respects.
Taking to X this morning, Smith reflected on what a great person Biffle was and shared a video of the three of them helping the American Red Cross earlier this fall.
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“I asked Greg in the summertime, What led you to do all that, man? His answer was fundamental kindness: With the resources and contacts he had to help, how could he just sit back and watch? Once he witnessed the overwhelming need from the air and on the ground, helping others was the only answer for him. And not just one trip. Dozens and dozens. Many watched. But Greg, Adam Smith, Eric Church. They acted. Here’s Greg with @ESPNMcGee and me last fall, detailing his ongoing mission in WNC. A hero,” Smith wrote.
Fans in Smith’s comments applauded him for the tribute and offered their respects:
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“I’m not a big NASCAR fan or a fan for flying flags at half mast. But for Greg and his family, flags should be flown at half mast. And I would like to see NASCAR truly honor Greg for his humanitarian efforts. He is a person all Americans can look up to,” one user wrote.
“I suggest that we go radio silent, as a sport & family, on lap 16 of the Daytona 500,” another suggested.
“Thank you for posting Marty. I’m sorry for your loss of a good friend and his family,” wrote a third.
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Mar 20, 2022; Hampton, Georgia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Biffle’s Career & Legacy
Greg Biffle enjoyed a successful and versatile career in NASCAR, rising from the sport’s developmental ranks to become a consistent contender at the Cup Series level. A native of Washington state, Biffle made his name in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, where he won the 2000 championship, showcasing his aggressive driving style and adaptability. He quickly climbed the NASCAR ladder with Roush Racing, capturing the 2002 Busch Series championship and becoming one of the few drivers to win titles in two of NASCAR’s top national series. His early success established him as one of the sport’s premier young talents in the early 2000s.
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Biffle moved full-time to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2003 and spent the majority of his career driving for Roush Fenway Racing. He earned 19 Cup Series victories, including marquee wins such as the Southern 500, and was a regular playoff contender during his prime. His best Cup season came in 2005, when he finished second in the final standings, narrowly missing a championship. Known for his toughness on intermediate tracks and strong performances across multiple disciplines, Biffle remained competitive for more than a decade before stepping away from full-time racing after the 2016 season. He later made occasional return appearances, leaving behind a legacy as one of NASCAR’s most accomplished drivers of his era.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Dec 19, 2025, where it first appeared in the NASCAR section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
