Greg Biffle was an American NASCAR driver born in Vancouver, Washington, and raised in Camas, reaching age 55 by 2024.[3][2] Discovered nationally in the 1995 NASCAR Winter Heat Series, he gained attention racing on ESPN's Thursday Night Thunder, leading champion Benny Parsons to recommend him to team owner Jack Roush.[1][2] Biffle achieved immediate success with Roush, earning Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 1998 and its championship in 2000.[1][2] He repeated the feat in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Rookie of the Year in 2001 and the 2002 title, becoming the first driver to win championships in both series.[1][2] In the Cup Series, over 14 full-time seasons and 515 starts through 2016, he secured 19 wins, six top-10 points finishes—including second place in 2005—and was a consistent Playoff contender.[1] Overall, he amassed 56 NASCAR national series victories: 19 Cup, 20 Xfinity, and 17 Truck.[2] He returned briefly in 2022 for five Cup races, including the Daytona 500.[2] Named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, Biffle was nominated for the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2024.[1][2] Post-racing, Biffle remained active in aviation and hot rods while showcasing humanitarian efforts. In September 2024, he piloted his helicopter into hazardous areas devastated by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, delivering critical aid to isolated communities and earning praise as a "humble humanitarian."[2] Biffle’s career exemplified tenacity during NASCAR's competitive peak, though he never captured a Cup championship.[1][4] Tragically, in late 2024 or early 2025, he perished in a plane crash alongside family members and others, deeply affecting the NASCAR community.[2]