The family of Greg Biffle knows all too well what Kyle Busch’s loved ones are feeling now. He helped them mourn when Biffle died in a plane crash last year.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The racing community continues to mourn the sudden death of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, who died Thursday at 41. Now, a family who knows the pain of loss all too well is honoring him.
The family of Greg Biffle, the former NASCAR driver killed in a Statesville, North Carolina, plane crash in December, along with his wife, son and daughter, released a statement on Facebook reflecting on their friendship with Busch and offering condolences to his family.
Here is the full statement:
“The passing of Kyle Busch is incredibly difficult to comprehend. First and foremost, we are praying for Sam, Brexton, Lennix, Gaye, Tom and Kurt. They stood with us through our own grieving just five months ago, holding our hand at the service and continuing to offer support and love. A loss like this is unimaginable for any family, and our hearts ache for them.
Kyle was larger than life—iconic, fiercely competitive and an amazing friend to Greg. They leaned on each other often, not only through racing, but through life and personal challenges as well. Greg and Kyle spent time together in Glamis during the offseasons, enjoying watching their boys together and always looking ahead to the future with excitement and pride.
It’s hard to imagine our racing community without Kyle. The impact of this loss will be felt far beyond the racetrack. We love the Busch family and will be here for them in any way they need.”