NASCAR is closing out the year with one of its most tragic Decembers ever. The latest heartbreaking incident came on Dec. 18 when legendary driver Greg Biffle, his family and some friends were killed when their plane crashed at the Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.

Kyle Larson remains open to a Rolex 24 comeback, looking back on his 2015 victory and balancing NASCAR and other commitments.

The settlement comes after plaintiffs wrapped up their case, accusing NASCAR of acting like a monopoly and pushing teams into charter agreements to secure spots on the track.

STATESVILLE, N.C. — Several people, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, were killed when a plane crashed at the Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday, Iredell County officials confirmed.

Biffle, his wife and two children and three others were killed in a small plane crash in North Carolina, the families confirmed Thursday.

Longtime NASCAR driver Greg Biffle died in a plane crash on Thursday, Dec. 18. Here's how NASCAR icons honored him.

Greg Biffle, a former NASCAR champion, and six others were killed in a plane crash near Statesville on December 18, 2025.

When NASCAR took the Cook Out Clash to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, it marked the first time the Cup Series had raced on the short track since August 1971. Chase Elliott won the 2025 exhibition race, while Bobby Allison won the 1971 points event.