Authorities are investigating a reported burglary at the home of Greg Biffle, just weeks after the NASCAR legend and his family were killed in a plane crash in North Carolina.
According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Biffle’s estate Thursday evening shortly after 6 p.m. Investigators say a backpack and about $30,000 in cash were missing. Firearms and racing memorabilia were also reported stolen, sheriff’s spokesperson Dara St. John told NBC News.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
The NASCAR driver, Greg Biffle, 55, and his wife, 35, were killed along with their 5-year-old son Ryder, Biffle’s 14-year-old daughter Emma, and three other people when their Cessna Citation 550 crashed while attempting to return to Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday, Dec. 18. Authorities said the aircraft crashed while trying to land, roughly 10 minutes after takeoff. The plane, a Cessna C550, was owned by GB Aviation Leasing, a company linked to Biffle, according to NBC affiliate WCNC.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating what caused the crash.
Greg Biffle was a former American professional stock car racing driver best known for his long and successful NASCAR career.
Born on Dec. 23, 1969, in Vancouver, Washington, Biffle moved south to pursue racing full time and quickly made a name for himself with his aggressive yet consistent driving style. He achieved rare success by winning championships in two of NASCAR’s national series — the Truck Series in 2000 and the Xfinity Series (then Busch Series) in 2002.
Biffle later competed full time in the NASCAR Cup Series, primarily driving for Roush Fenway Racing. Over his Cup career, he earned 19 race wins, including major victories in the Southern 500 and the Coca-Cola 600. He remained a competitive and popular driver for nearly two decades.
Outside of racing, Biffle was known for his love of aviation and outdoor activities. Biffle was also a licensed pilot. Last year, he used his private helicopter to help deliver supplies to communities affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
