The crash of Greg Biffle\u2019s private plane in North Carolina claimed the life of the 55-year-old NASCAR star and wiped out the future of a young family. Authorities confirmed seven people were killed, with the intense post-crash fire initially complicating identification. Friends who had been expecting the Biffles for a routine visit were instead left grappling with sudden loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rep. Richard Hudson and others remembered Biffle not only for his fearlessness on the track, but for his generosity and quiet service off it. Tributes described a devoted husband to Cristina, a loving father to Ryder and Emma, and a man who helped without seeking attention. In a single moment, racing lost a champion, and those closest to him lost the heart of their circle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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