Just hours before tragedy struck, Cristina Gusso Biffle, wife of former NASCAR star Greg Biffle, was still doing what she so often did — lifting others up. In what would become her final social media post, Cristina shared a gentle reminder that dreams don’t run on deadlines, encouraging followers to believe that they were “right on time.” It was a quiet, hopeful message, posted without any hint of the heartbreak to come, Eonline reported.Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina Gusso and their two children died in a plane crash on Dec. 18 in Statesville N.C. Three other passengers—Craig Wadsworth, Dennis Dutton and Jack Dutton—also perished in the accident. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, though Accuweather Vice President of Forecasting Operations Dan DePodwin said weather conditions at the airport were “adverse,” according to The Charlotte Observer. Just hours before the crash, Cristina shared her final Instagram Story, re-posting an inspirational message about Martha Stewart’s career path. “At 30, Martha Stewart hadn’t started a business,” it read. “At 35, she launched her catering company. At 58, she became a billionaire.” The original post from Boss Babe was captioned, “These stories are your reminder that you’re not behind…you’re right on time.” Their friend, Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina, described Cristina’s generosity in the wake of the family’s deaths. “The last time I spoke with Cristina, just a couple of weeks ago,” he wrote on X on December 18, “she reached out to ask how she could help with relief efforts in Jamaica. That’s who the Biffles were.” In addition to volunteering in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica last month, the family also helped local families in 2024 following Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Tar Heel State. As Hudson noted, “The Biffles flew hundreds of rescue missions.” “They were friends who lived their lives focused on helping others,” he continued. “Greg was a great NASCAR champion who thrilled millions of fans. But he was an extraordinary person as well, and will be remembered for his service to others as much as for his fearlessness on the track.” The couple—who died alongside their son Ryder, 5, and Greg’s daughter Emma, 14, whom he shared with his ex-wife Nicole Lunders—were likewise recognised for their service by NASCAR. “Beyond his racing career, he gave of himself for the betterment of our community,” the organization said in a Dec. 18 statement. “Most notably, Greg spent countless hours of his time helping the citizens of North Carolina during the disasters that followed Hurricane Helene. His tireless work saved lives.” Greg—who won championships in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series—was also celebrated for his character. “Greg was more than a champion driver, he was a beloved member of the NASCAR community, a fierce competitor, and a friend to so many,” the racing association’s statement read
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