History of Greg Biffle in Timeline

Greg Biffle, nicknamed "the Biff", is a former American professional stock car racing driver. He is most known for competing in the NASCAR Cup Series from 2002 to 2016, driving the No. 16 Ford for Roush Fenway Racing. Biffle last participated part-time in the ARCA Menards Series West in 2025, driving the No. 23 and No. 24 Chevrolet SS for Sigma Performance Services.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1941: Birth of Garland Jack Biffle II

In 1941, Garland Jack Biffle II, the father of Greg Biffle, was born.

December 23, 1969: Birth of Greg Biffle

On December 23, 1969, Gregory Jack Biffle, nicknamed "the Biff", was born.

1995: Began NASCAR Career

In 1995, Greg Biffle began his NASCAR career.

1995: Raced in Winter Heat Series

In 1995, Greg Biffle raced in the nationally televised Winter Heat Series.

1996: Entered Winston West Series and Busch Series

In 1996, Greg Biffle entered the first two races of the Winston West Series and later made his debut in the Busch Series, driving a Chevrolet for Dick Bown.

1996: Raced in Winter Heat Series and gained attention.

In the winter of 1995–1996, Greg Biffle raced in the nationally televised Winter Heat Series and gained attention as a driver, leading to Benny Parsons recommending him to Jack Roush.

1997: Competed in NASCAR Northwest Series

In 1997, Greg Biffle competed in the now-defunct NASCAR Northwest Series and won the Most Popular Driver Award.

1998: Full-time Craftsman Truck Series Driver

In 1998, Greg Biffle became a full-time driver in the Craftsman Truck Series for Roush Racing, earning the Rookie of the Year Award.

1998: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year

In 1998, Greg Biffle was named the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year while racing with Roush Racing.

1999: Stellar Season in Truck Series

In 1999, Greg Biffle had a stellar season in the Truck Series, recording nine wins and finishing second in the standings.

2000: Craftsman Truck Series Championship

In 2000, Greg Biffle won the Craftsman Truck Series championship with Roush Racing.

2000: Won the Truck Series Title

In 2000, Greg Biffle won the Truck Series title with Roush Racing, his first championship in NASCAR's major series.

2001: First Truck Victory Since 2001

Greg Biffle achieved his first Truck victory since 2001 at the SpeedyCash.com 400 in Texas, driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

2001: Joined Busch Series Full-Time

In 2001, Greg Biffle joined the Busch Series full-time, winning the Rookie of the Year Award and finishing fourth in the standings.

2001: Moved to Busch Series and won at Phoenix

In 2001, Greg Biffle moved up to the Busch Series but ran four more Truck races for Roush, winning at Phoenix.

2001: NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year

In 2001, Greg Biffle won the NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year award.

2002: Limited Schedule since 2002

For the first time since 2002, Greg Biffle failed to record a win.

2002: Began Cup Series Career

In 2002, Greg Biffle began his Cup Series career, failing to qualify for the Daytona 500 but made his debut at California, finishing thirteenth.

2002: Raced in NASCAR Cup Series

In 2002, Greg Biffle began racing in the NASCAR Cup Series and drove the No. 16 Ford for Roush Fenway Racing until 2016.

2002: NASCAR Busch Series Championship

In 2002, Greg Biffle won the NASCAR Busch Series championship.

2003: Full-Time in NASCAR's Top Division

In 2003, Greg Biffle began competing full-time in NASCAR's top division and won the Pepsi 400 at Daytona.

2003: Drove in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

In 2003, Greg Biffle began driving in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Roush.

2003: International Race of Champions Competition

In 2003, Greg Biffle competed in the International Race of Champions, achieving a best finish of third at Talladega and concluding the series in seventh place overall.

2003: Part-Time Busch Competition

In 2003, Greg Biffle ran only part-time in Busch competition as Roush moved him to the Winston Cup Series.

2004: Won the pole in the Daytona 500

In 2004, Greg Biffle earned the pole in the Daytona 500 but had to start at the rear due to an engine change. He won twice at Michigan and Homestead.

2004: Truck Series Start for Circle Bar Racing

In 2004, Greg Biffle made a Truck Series start for Circle Bar Racing at Homestead.

2004: Contended for Busch Series Championship

In 2004, Greg Biffle returned to contend for the Busch Series championship, placing third.

2005: Breakout Season

2005 was Greg Biffle's breakout season where he won six races, qualified for the Chase and finished second in the standings, tying with Carl Edwards in points but winning the tie-breaker based on race wins.

2005: Part-Time for Roush Fenway Racing

From 2005 to 2009, Greg Biffle raced part-time for Roush Fenway Racing in the Busch (now O'Reilly Auto Parts Series).

2005: 24 Hours of Daytona Race

In 2005, Greg Biffle, alongside Kurt Busch and Matt Kenseth, participated in the 24 Hours of Daytona for Multimatic Motorsports. The team experienced mechanical issues, specifically losing a halfshaft, and finished 27th in the race.

2006: Missed the Chase for the Cup

In 2006, Greg Biffle regressed, missing the Chase for the Cup despite winning twice at Darlington Raceway and Homestead-Miami Speedway.

October 17, 2007: Marriage to Nicole Lunders

On October 17, 2007, Greg Biffle married Nicole (née Lunders).

2007: First time missing the chase since 2007.

Greg Biffle missed the Chase in 2011 for the first time since 2007.

2007: Finished 14th in Standings

In 2007, Greg Biffle finished 14th in the standings, second-best of the non-Chase drivers.

2007: Financial difficulty with Ameriquest Mortgage

In 2007, Greg Biffle missed the Chase again, in a season marred by the No. 16 team's primary sponsor Ameriquest Mortgage suffering financial difficulty. He won one race at Kansas Speedway and was accused of not maintaining speed under a final lap caution.

2007: Owned a 2007 Ford GT and Shelby Mustang GT500

In 2007, Greg Biffle owned a 2007 Ford GT and a 2007 Shelby Mustang GT500.

June 2008: Signed Contract Extension with Roush Fenway Racing

In June 2008, Greg Biffle signed a three-year contract extension with Roush Fenway Racing.

January 2009: Reached 218 mph in Testing

In January 2009, Greg Biffle managed to reach 218 miles per hour in a test for Roush Fenway Racing at Texas World Speedway, becoming the fastest time ever achieved on that track by any competitor.

2009: Won at Las Vegas and Phoenix

In 2009, Greg Biffle won twice in the Busch (now O'Reilly Auto Parts) Series, at Las Vegas and Phoenix.

2010: Part-Owner of Willamette Speedway and Sunset Speedway

In 2010, Greg Biffle became part-owner of Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Oregon, along with Sunset Speedway in Banks, Oregon.

2010: Qualified for the Chase for the Third Year in a Row

In 2010, Greg Biffle qualified for the Chase for the third year in a row, winning twice at Pocono and Kansas.

2010: Returned to Nationwide Series

In 2010, Greg Biffle returned to the Nationwide Series, driving the No. 27 Ford for Baker Curb Racing.

2011: Tied Herman Beam's Record

At the 2014 Coca-Cola 600, Greg Biffle tied Herman Beam's record, dating back to the 2011 Ford 400, for most consecutive races without failing to finish with 84.

2011: Season Improved, Crew Chief Replaced

In 2011, Greg Biffle's season improved, thanks in part to the implementation of Ford's new FR9 engine, and crew chief Greg Erwin was replaced by Matt Puccia. Biffle missed the Chase in 2011 for the first time since 2007.

2011: Birth of Daughter

In 2011, Greg and Nicole Biffle's daughter was born.

2012: Gained Points Lead and Won Samsung Mobile 500

In 2012, Greg Biffle and Matt Puccia remained at RFR and gained the points lead after Las Vegas. Biffle's first win of the 2012 season came at Texas Motor Speedway in the Samsung Mobile 500.

2013: Finished Sixth at Daytona 500 and Won Quicken Loans 400

In 2013, Greg Biffle finished sixth at the Daytona 500 and won his fourth race at Michigan in the Quicken Loans 400, the 1,000th victory for Ford.

2013: Shelby Mustang engine rebuilt

In 2013, the Shelby Mustang engine was rebuilt, having 983 horsepower and 799 lb-ft of torque.

2014: Surpassed Consecutive Races Without Failing to Finish Record

In 2014, at the Coca-Cola 600, Greg Biffle surpassed Clint Bowyer's record for most consecutive races without failing to finish. He broke Herman Beam's record at the FedEx 400.

2015: Ortho Departs Roush

Following the 2015 season, Ortho announced it would depart Roush, leaving Greg Biffle without a primary sponsor.

2015: Stayed at Roush Fenway Racing

In 2015, Greg Biffle stayed at Roush Fenway Racing and began the season with a tenth-place finish in the Daytona 500.

2015: Separation from Nicole

In early 2015, Greg and Nicole Biffle separated.

2016: Parted Ways with Roush Fenway Racing

After finishing 23rd in points in 2016, Greg Biffle and Roush Fenway mutually parted ways, making Biffle a free agent for the upcoming 2017 season.

2016: End of Sprint Cup Series career with Roush

Greg Biffle drove in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Roush until 2016, winning 19 races.

2016: Death of Garland Jack Biffle II

In 2016, Garland Jack Biffle II, Greg Biffle's father, passed away.

2016: End of Roush Fenway Racing Career

In 2016, Greg Biffle stopped driving the No. 16 Ford for Roush Fenway Racing.

2016: Divorce from Nicole

In early 2016, Greg Biffle and Nicole Biffle were divorced.

February 17, 2017: Announces analyst role with NBC Sports' NASCAR America

On February 17, 2017, Greg Biffle announced he would join NBC Sports' NASCAR America as an analyst beginning March 1, 2017, instead of racing full-time in 2017.

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March 1, 2017: Joins NBC Sports' NASCAR America

On March 1, 2017, Greg Biffle officially joined NBC Sports' NASCAR America as an analyst.

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2017: No Ride Signed

Greg Biffle did not sign on with a ride for the 2017 season.

August 21, 2018: Tests Stadium Super Truck

On August 21, 2018, Greg Biffle tested a Stadium Super Truck previously driven by Casey Mears.

2018: Starts Sand Outlaw Series

In 2018, Greg Biffle initiated the Sand Outlaw Series for racing UTVs, which has evolved into a popular multi-class drag racing championship that includes hill climbs and flat track events. He competed out of his own UTV shop, Pace Offroad.

March 28, 2019: Announcement of Testing with Kyle Busch Motorsports

On March 28, 2019, Greg Biffle announced that he would test with Kyle Busch Motorsports at Texas Motor Speedway.

2019: Returns to SST

In 2019, Greg Biffle returned to the Stadium Super Truck series, sharing a Continental AG-sponsored truck with Sheldon Creed and Ryan Beat. He raced at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in late July, battling for the lead but ultimately finishing fourth in the second round. He also participated in his first SST race in Australia at Surfers Paradise Street Circuit in October, facing challenges like flipping his truck during practice.

2019: Return to NASCAR with Kyle Busch Motorsports

In 2019, after retirement, Greg Biffle returned to NASCAR with a Truck Series start for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

August 27, 2020: Announcement of Truck Series Start for GMS Racing

On August 27, 2020, it was announced that Greg Biffle would make another one-off start in the Truck Series for GMS Racing at Darlington.

2020: Did not race in SST

In 2020, Greg Biffle did not participate in any Stadium Super Truck series races.

2020: Truck Series start for GMS Racing

In 2020, Greg Biffle had a Truck Series start for GMS Racing.

2020: Birth of Son

In 2020, Greg Biffle's second child, a son, was born to Cristina Grossu.

2021: SRX Series Debut

In 2021, Greg Biffle participated in select Camping World SRX Series races, starting with the inaugural race at Stafford Motor Speedway. He won the first heat but encountered a wreck in the second. He finished second in the main event, driving a backup car.

2021: Rejoins SST at Mid-Ohio NASCAR weekend

In 2021, Greg Biffle rejoined the Stadium Super Truck series at the Mid-Ohio NASCAR weekend, finishing second in Race 2.

2022: Did not receive points for Daytona 500

In 2022, Greg Biffle did not receive points for the Daytona 500.

2022: Returns to NY Racing Team

In 2022, Greg Biffle returned to the NASCAR series, driving the No. 44 for NY Racing Team at the Daytona 500 and the remaining races for the team that year. His participation was marked by driving the No. 44 car.

January 2023: Marriage to Cristina Grossu

In January 2023, Greg Biffle married Cristina Grossu.

2024: Contractual Issues Prevent 2024 Daytona 500

In 2024, despite initial rumors, Greg Biffle announced he would not be driving the No. 44 for NY Racing Team in the Daytona 500 due to unfulfilled contract obligations from 2022. J. J. Yeley replaced him, though Biffle's name remained on the car and firesuit.

December 2025: Death in Airplane Crash

In December 2025, Greg Biffle tragically died in an airplane crash in Statesville, North Carolina, along with his family.

December 18, 2025: Death of Greg Biffle

On December 18, 2025, Greg Biffle was killed in an airplane crash in Statesville, North Carolina, along with his wife, Christina, and their two children, Emma and Ryder.

2025: Corey Heim breaks win record

In 2025, Corey Heim broke Greg Biffle's single-season Truck Series record with 12 wins.

January 22, 2026: RFK Racing to use Biffle's font for Daytona 500

On January 22, 2026, it was announced that all four of RFK Racing's entries for the 2026 Daytona 500 would be run using Greg Biffle's font. Additionally, Kaulig Racing's No. 16 car would also use his font for the race.