Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 55, his wife Cristina and their children were on the business jet that crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina, Rep. Richard Hudson said.

As the American sporting world mourns the tragic death of Greg Biffle, his heroic humanitarian work is being remembered by his legions of fans.

Greg Biffle won championships in NASCAR’s Truck Series (2000) and Busch Series (2002) before becoming a full-time Cup Series racer.