In a tragic twist during the holiday season, Christmas cards mailed by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family have begun arriving in the mailboxes of friends and loved ones, just days after a devastating plane crash claimed their lives.

The cards feature a beautiful family photo of Biffle, his wife Cristina, their 5-year-old son Ryder, and 14-year-old daughter Emma, all dressed in matching white shirts and blue jeans, laughing and smiling together in front of Christmas trees.

The message inside reads: “We hope that you are able to slow down and enjoy the magic and joy that this season has to offer. We hope you have a great New Year! Sending love, Greg, Cristina, Emma & Ryder.”

One recipient, North Carolina restaurant owner Ron Herbert — a close friend to many in the NASCAR community — shared the card on social media, writing, “I received this in the mail today. My words can’t say enough about the family.”

The timing has amplified the grief for those mourning the family.

Greg Biffle – One last hug

It’s nearly impossible to convey the level of emotion involved in seeing a Christmas card of Greg Biffle and his family, taking and sending that photo, thinking they’d be having yet another lovely family Christmas together this week, knowing they’ve now been taken from us.

It just doesn’t seem right.

One fan responded to Herbert’s post, trying to explain it beautifully.

“It’s like they knew close friends and family would need one last warm hug from them,” they wrote. “Love and all the support in the world to all those navigating the holidays without those beautiful faces!”

As Christmas arrives, the posthumous holiday greetings serve as a bittersweet reminder of a family taken too soon during what should be a season of joy.

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Crash is under investigation

The Biffles were among seven people killed on December 18th when their Cessna Citation C550 business jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Statesville Regional Airport, about 45 miles north of Charlotte.

The plane, registered to a company associated with Biffle, departed around 10:05 a.m. en route to Florida but attempted an emergency return to the airport just minutes later. It struck runway lights, trees, and a fence before crashing and bursting into flames short of the runway.

Also killed were experienced pilots Dennis Dutton and his son Jack, along with Craig Wadsworth.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating, with preliminary reports noting no Mayday call was issued, and at least one emergency text was sent from onboard.

That message was sent by Cristina, reading, “We’re in trouble.”

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.