Sometimes tragedy begets more tragedy. That seems to be the case with the late retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffie. He, his wife, and their children, along with three others, all lost their lives in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on December 18, 2025. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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The racing world was left utterly shocked, saddened, and reeling, as were his fans across America. Now comes word that the Biffies' home in Iredell County, North Carolina, has allegedly been burglarized, according to NBC News.
Police Were Called to the Biffie Home on January 8
Per the outlet, law enforcement personnel were summoned to the home on January 8. They reportedly found items missing including $30,000, a backpack, memorabilia, and firearms. Per ESPN, there was reportedly forcible entry into the home. "Sheriff Darren Campbell said Wednesday that investigators believe someone entered a safe in the home." He also added, "We're working the case. We are waiting on some digital evidence."
The Crash That Took Biffie's Life and the Lives of Six Others
The plane carrying Greg Biffie and the other passengers took off from the airport and was attempting to make a landing just minutes into its flight. The aircraft, a Cessna C550, caught fire when it struck the ground. It never got to the runway. All on board sadly perished.
A Gathering in Remembrance for Biffie and the Other Crash Victims Will Be Held on January 16
Greg Biffie was held in the highest esteem by his racing colleagues and his many admirers. According to NASCAR.com, there will be a Gathering in Remembrance in his memory and to honor all of those who died in the plane crash on Friday, January 16. The deceased include Biffie's wife, Cristina, their children Ryder and Emma, Craig Wadsworth, Dennis Dutton, and his son, Jack.
The event will take place at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, at 11 am Eastern Time. The public can attend. There will also be a livestream available "on NASCAR.com, Facebook, YouTube and The NASCAR Channel to pay respects to those who were lost."
