Overview
- A public celebration of life was held January 16 at Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte, with family, friends and fans attending in person and via livestream.
- Speakers included niece Jordyn Biffle, YouTube creator Garrett Mitchell (Cleetus McFarland), and former drivers Phil Parsons and Jeff Burton, who reflected on Biffle’s character and career.
- Attendees embraced the message “Be Like Biff,” highlighting Biffle’s generosity and post‑racing philanthropy, including Hurricane Helene relief efforts and his annual “Biffmas” giveaways.
- The service honored all seven victims: Greg and Cristina Biffle, their children Emma and Ryder, pilot Dennis Dutton, his son Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth.
- Preliminary accounts indicate the Cessna C550 turned back about 10 minutes after takeoff and crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport, with the investigation ongoing.