Exploring Greg Biffle’s Career Earnings Following His Tragic Plane Crash

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 55, tragically lost his life in a plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday, along with six others.

Biffle was flying with his wife and two children aboard a Cessna C550 that he owned when it crashed at Statesville Regional Airport.

Throughout his illustrious career, Biffle earned over $58 million, according to Spotrac. This data spans from 2002 to 2015, as NASCAR has not disclosed earnings since Biffle’s final full-time racing year in 2016. In that season, he finished 23rd in the standings, while the previous year saw him earn more than $4.9 million, suggesting he may have surpassed the $60 million mark.

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Greg Biffle poses with the green flag in the flagstand prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 13, 2024, in Concord, North Carolina.  (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images / Getty Images)

Biffle’s most lucrative seasons were in 2005, 2012, and 2014, where he earned over $5 million each year. In 2005, he achieved a career-best six wins, bringing in $5,574,083. Seven years later, he earned $5,561,538, and in 2014, he added another $5,257,708 to his impressive total.

While figures from his time in the Craftsman Truck Series and Xfinity Series are not publicly available, Biffle was a champion in both, with 20 wins in the Xfinity Series and 17 in the Craftsman Truck Series.

After stepping away from full-time racing in 2016, Biffle made a brief return six years later, participating in five races, including his final Daytona 500. His best finishes at Daytona were third place in both 2010 and 2012, making it his most profitable track with earnings of $6,279,606 over 29 races.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.  (Mike Dinovo/USA TODAY Sports / IMAGN)

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Biffle’s first professional victory came at the 2001 Tennessee Lottery 250 in Nashville, where he won four additional races that year, culminating in his championship season. He also achieved 26 top-five finishes during that time.

Although he never won the Daytona 500, Biffle’s first Cup Series victory occurred at the iconic track during the 2003 Pepsi 400. His best Cup Series season was in 2005, where he secured six wins and finished second in the points standings behind Tony Stewart.

After retiring from racing, Biffle utilized his flying skills for humanitarian efforts. Last year, he assisted victims of Hurricane Helene by delivering essential supplies and internet service to those in need. He even located a stranded family while flying, thanks to their use of a mirror against the sun.

The unimaginable tragedy claimed the lives of seven individuals, including Biffle, his wife, their son Ryder, daughter Emma, Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth.

Greg Biffle, driver of the #44 Grambling State University Chevrolet, waves to fans onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 20, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida.  (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

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The Cessna C550 tragically erupted into flames upon impact at Statesville Regional Airport. Reports indicate that the plane took off but attempted to return to the airport before crashing. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 55, tragically lost his life in a plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday, along with six others.

Biffle was flying with his wife and two children aboard a Cessna C550 that he owned when it crashed at Statesville Regional Airport.

Throughout his illustrious career, Biffle earned over $58 million, according to Spotrac. This data spans from 2002 to 2015, as NASCAR has not disclosed earnings since Biffle’s final full-time racing year in 2016. In that season, he finished 23rd in the standings, while the previous year saw him earn more than $4.9 million, suggesting he may have surpassed the $60 million mark.

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Greg Biffle poses with the green flag in the flagstand prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 13, 2024, in Concord, North Carolina.  (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images / Getty Images)

Biffle’s most lucrative seasons were in 2005, 2012, and 2014, where he earned over $5 million each year. In 2005, he achieved a career-best six wins, bringing in $5,574,083. Seven years later, he earned $5,561,538, and in 2014, he added another $5,257,708 to his impressive total.

While figures from his time in the Craftsman Truck Series and Xfinity Series are not publicly available, Biffle was a champion in both, with 20 wins in the Xfinity Series and 17 in the Craftsman Truck Series.

After stepping away from full-time racing in 2016, Biffle made a brief return six years later, participating in five races, including his final Daytona 500. His best finishes at Daytona were third place in both 2010 and 2012, making it his most profitable track with earnings of $6,279,606 over 29 races.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.  (Mike Dinovo/USA TODAY Sports / IMAGN)

GREG BIFFLE’S WIFE SENT WORRYING TEXT MESSAGE MOMENTS BEFORE PLANE CRASHED

Biffle’s first professional victory came at the 2001 Tennessee Lottery 250 in Nashville, where he won four additional races that year, culminating in his championship season. He also achieved 26 top-five finishes during that time.

Although he never won the Daytona 500, Biffle’s first Cup Series victory occurred at the iconic track during the 2003 Pepsi 400. His best Cup Series season was in 2005, where he secured six wins and finished second in the points standings behind Tony Stewart.

After retiring from racing, Biffle utilized his flying skills for humanitarian efforts. Last year, he assisted victims of Hurricane Helene by delivering essential supplies and internet service to those in need. He even located a stranded family while flying, thanks to their use of a mirror against the sun.

The unimaginable tragedy claimed the lives of seven individuals, including Biffle, his wife, their son Ryder, daughter Emma, Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth.

Greg Biffle, driver of the #44 Grambling State University Chevrolet, waves to fans onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series 64th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 20, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida.  (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

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The Cessna C550 tragically erupted into flames upon impact at Statesville Regional Airport. Reports indicate that the plane took off but attempted to return to the airport before crashing. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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