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NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, Cristina, and their children were killed in a plane crash on Thursday in North Carolina.

Biffle and his family were on board a private jet when the plane crashed and burst into flames at an airport in Statesville, North Carolina, at about 10:20 a.m. ET, where low clouds, rain and poor visibility were reported.

Rep. Richard Hudson announced their deaths in a post on X:...

Six people were confirmed dead after a private jet crashed in North Carolina on Thursday with a NASCAR-associated passenger on board.

Low clouds, rain and poor visibility were reported in the area where the plane was reportedly landing at an airport in Statesville when it crashed and burst into flames, according to CNN. The identities of the people on board have not been released.

The plane was reportedly owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who was nominated for the NASCAR Hall of Fame this year. Biffle raced 14 full-time seasons, collecting 19 wins in over 500 starts, and was a perennial playoff contender. He finished in the top 10 in the standings six times, including a runner-up finish in 2005....

Multiple people were killed after a jet owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed and burst into flames Thursday at a North Carolina airport, according to reports.

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the fatalities and an exact number has yet to be released, according to WSOC-TV. It's unknown if anyone survived.

The Cessna C550 business jet crashed while it was trying to land at Statesville Regional Airport about 10:20 a.m. Emergency crews were responding, 13News Now reported....

Republican Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders caught flak on Sunday after appearing at a NASCAR event in North Carolina while deadly tornadoes are sweeping through her own state.

Sanders, who was recently criticized for "unethical behavior" while employed by Donald Trump's White House that was exposed during the former president's criminal trial, posted on social media on Sunday that her constituents should be concerned about the severe weather systems. In her state alone, at least five people were killed in the storm, according to recent reports.

"I declared a state of emergency to support the communities affected by last night’s severe weather and tornadoes. We remain in close contact with local officials and will continue to do everything possible to help each Arkansan in need," she said on X, formerly Twitter. "Arkansas is again at risk for severe weather tonight. Please follow all guidance from local officials and track reports in your area." ...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Daytona 500 was postponed until 4 p.m. Monday due to inclement weather for just the third time in the illustrious 66-year history of NASCAR’s showcase event. Sunday morning’s decision signaled that NASCAR officials wanted to avoid fans having to play the waiting game on Florida’s Surf Coast. Previously, bad weather — including heavy rains or even tornado warnings — had created multiple-hour delays, forced crowds of more than 100,000 to seek shelter, wait out storms and return for the race. Fans travel long distances in many cases and spend several days in anticipation......

Spencer Boyd’s younger self wouldn’t believe it. The NASCAR driver strapped in his car and headed to Charlotte Motor Speedway on Monday morning. It’s a destination to which he’s headed countless times since moving from St. Louis to North Carolina at age 14 to “chase the racing dream.” But until Monday, he wasn’t the one holding press conferences inside the Concord track’s infield media center, nor was he even able to attend them. Ten years ago Boyd worked as a security guard at the Coca-Cola 600. Nine years ago, he had a gig selling cars at Hendrick Chrysler Dodge. “I never would have thought ......