Greg Biffle crash stuns NASCAR; family issues urgent plea for donations
On December 18, 2025, the motorsports community was shaken when a small private jet attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina crashed, killing Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina Grossu, their two children Emma and Ryder, and three others. The tragedy prompted an outpouring of grief from fans, peers and charities who knew Biffle as much for his off-track work as his accomplishments behind the wheel. In the days after the crash, the Biffle family asked that those who wish to honor Greg and Cristina focus on supporting causes that mattered most to them, turning personal loss into a call for service and remembrance rather than public spectacle. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Cavin-Cook, and official obituaries for Greg, Cristina and their children have been published; details on broader memorial plans will be shared as they become available.
The family specifically recommended donations be made to the American Red Cross and Lake Norman Humane. Biffle had a long association with both organizations: he served for nearly a decade as a national spokesperson for Red Cross blood drives, often promoting donations on his iconic No. 16 car, and he was a longtime board member and active supporter of Lake Norman Humane, helping build the group’s facilities in Mooresville, North Carolina. Through the Greg Biffle Foundation he awarded grants to humane societies nationwide, and he participated in relief efforts — from Hurricane Helene response in western North Carolina to delivering supplies and assisting displaced animals in other crises. The family framed these requests as a continuation of the couple’s values of service, selflessness and quiet generosity.
The surviving family also shared plans to honor their daughter Emma in ways that reflect her passions. Emma’s services are being handled separately by Raymer Kepner Funeral Home, with a memorial scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Cain Center in Cornelius, North Carolina. In keeping with the family’s wishes, those who wish to remember Emma are encouraged to make donations to local animal shelters or rescue organizations and to consider contributions to the Davidson Day Fund at Davidson Day School, which the family described as Emma’s “second home.” The intent is to direct sympathy toward tangible acts of care — especially for animals and students — rather than traditional gifts.
Across statements and memorial requests, the consistent message from the Biffle family has been to honor Greg and Cristina’s legacy through charitable giving and continued support for the causes they championed. As the community processes the loss, the family’s appeal aims to channel grief into constructive action that reflects the late driver’s longstanding commitment to blood donation, animal welfare and disaster relief.
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