NASCAR Star Greg Biffle, Family Among Seven Killed in Plane Crash
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Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and his children have died in a plane crash in North Carolina. Four other people were also killed.
The accident has prompted an outpouring of grief from across the motorsports world and from political leaders. Biffle, 54, was a top driver in NASCAR's premier Cup Series for nearly two decades.
He won 19 races at the national level and was famous for his intense, competitive style. Biffle last competed full-time in NASCAR in 2016 but remained a popular figure among fans.
Authorities have not yet released the cause of the crash. The investigation is ongoing.