NASCAR Legend Mark Martin Speaks Out on Greg Biffle Plane Crash, Calls Details 'Disturbing'

🚨 BREAKING: NASCAR Icon Mark Martin Just Dropped a Bombshell About Greg Biffle’s Final Moments… You Won’t Believe What He Revealed! 😱

The racing world is still reeling from the fiery crash that took Greg Biffle, his wife, kids, and others… but now Hall of Famer Mark Martin—visibly shaken and speaking out for the first time—says he’s haunted by something he learned about those last terrifying minutes.

As a veteran Citation pilot with thousands of hours in the exact same jet, Martin admits: “The more I learn about Biffle’s crash, the more disturbing it is to me. Every day I get sicker and sicker about this tragedy.”

But wait… whispers of a CHILLING final text are surfacing—out of character, laced with dread, sent right before everything went wrong. Was it a desperate cry for help? Engine failure? Something worse?

Martin can’t hide his anger: “Aviation is safe… but it’s been SAVAGE to our NASCAR family throughout history.”ư

The NASCAR community continues to grapple with the devastating loss of former driver Greg Biffle and six others in a December 18, 2025, plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport. Biffle, 55, his wife Cristina, their 14-year-old daughter Emma, 5-year-old son Ryder, and three additional passengers—Dennis Dutton, his son Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth—perished when the Cessna Citation II business jet they were aboard crashed shortly after takeoff while attempting to return to the airport.

The incident has prompted an ongoing investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with no preliminary cause released as of mid-January 2026. Witnesses reported the aircraft erupting into flames upon impact short of the runway, and 911 audio later obtained by media outlets captured the chaos, with callers describing a massive fire and expressing certainty that no one survived.

In the weeks following the tragedy, retired NASCAR driver and Hall of Famer Mark Martin has been among the most vocal figures from the racing world addressing the crash. Martin, 66, who has logged over 3,000 flight hours in Citation aircraft and undergone extensive training, shared his thoughts publicly on social media, describing the event as increasingly troubling as more information emerges.

“As a Citation pilot for 20 years and a product of around 75 days of Flight Safety International training and over 3000 hours of flight time in the aircraft I have deep knowledge of these aircraft and performance,” Martin posted. “The more I learn about Biffle’s crash the more disturbing it is to me. Every day I get sicker and sicker about this tragedy.”

Martin also expressed broader frustration with aviation’s toll on the NASCAR community. “I can’t help feeling angry,” he wrote in an earlier statement. “Aviation is a very safe way to travel BUT has been savage to our racing community and families throughout history.”

His comments reference a painful pattern in motorsports. Notable prior incidents include the 2004 Hendrick Motorsports plane crash that killed 10 people, including team members and family, and other aviation-related losses over the decades that have struck drivers, owners, and their loved ones.

Details surrounding the Biffle flight remain limited pending the NTSB’s final report. The Cessna Citation 550, registered to a company linked to Biffle, departed Statesville Regional Airport around 10:05 a.m. local time en route to Sarasota, Florida. ADS-B tracking data indicated the aircraft climbed briefly before turning back. It crashed approximately 10 minutes after departure, with reports of engine trouble cited in some early accounts from aviation observers.

One element that has drawn public attention involves communications in the final minutes. Reports indicate Biffle’s wife, Cristina, sent a brief text to her mother stating, “We’re in trouble.” The message, described in media coverage as ominous and out of character for the family, was sent shortly before the crash. While not directly tied to Martin, it has fueled speculation and emotional responses across racing forums and social media.

Martin has not referenced receiving any personal text from Biffle or others on the flight. His statements focus instead on his professional perspective as a pilot familiar with the Citation model, emphasizing how certain aspects of the incident do not align easily with standard emergency scenarios.

The crash has reopened wounds for many in NASCAR. Biffle, a fan favorite known for his 19 Cup Series wins—including the 2003 New Hampshire victory that propelled him into championship contention—was one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers. In recent years, he shifted focus to humanitarian efforts and family life after retiring from full-time racing.

A public memorial service was held January 16, 2026, at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, drawing hundreds of fans, drivers, and team members. The event honored Biffle and the others lost, with tributes highlighting his competitive spirit, kindness, and contributions beyond the track.

In the aftermath, additional tragedy struck when Biffle’s home in North Carolina was reportedly burglarized weeks later, with items stolen amid the family’s grief. Authorities investigated the break-in, which added insult to the community’s mourning.

As the NTSB continues its probe—examining flight data, wreckage, pilot records, and maintenance history—the racing world awaits answers. Martin’s outspoken reflections underscore a mix of grief, professional concern, and lingering anger over repeated aviation losses in a sport where travel by air has long been common for teams and individuals.

For now, the focus remains on remembering those lost. Biffle leaves behind a legacy of hard-charging racing and quiet generosity, while the unanswered questions about December 18 keep the story in the headlines.