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The New York Times
nytimes.com > athletic > 6924458 > 12/28/2025 > denny-hamlin-parents-giant-house-fire-nascar

Two hospitalized after fire at home owned by NASCAR star Denny Hamlin

5+ hour, 30+ min ago  (220+ words) Denny Hamlin's real estate company built the house in 2015. James Gilbert / Getty Images STANLEY, N.C. " Two people were hospitalized Sunday night after a large fire sparked at a Stanley, N.C., home owned by NASCAR driver and team owner Denny Hamlin. Fire crews…...

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@nytimes
nytimes.com > video > us > 10/00/00010597180 > north-carolina-plane-crash.html

Video: 7 Killed in North Carolina Jet Crash

Video: 7 Killed in North Carolina Jet Crash1+ week, 3+ day ago  (188+ words) Five adults and two people were killed after a small passenger jet crashed at the Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, according to the local sheriff. The plane was registered to the NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. new video loaded: 7 Killed…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6900518 > 12/18/2025 > greg-biffle-legacy-nascar-hurricane-helene

Greg Biffle was a true ‘wheelman’ on the racetrack — and a true hero off it

Greg Biffle was a true ‘wheelman’ on the racetrack — and a true hero off it1+ week, 3+ day ago  (785+ words) Biffle won 56 races across NASCAR's top national series, but what he did last year after Hurricane Helene leaves an even deeper kind of legacy. Chris Graythen / Getty Images No one ever wants to see rain at a racetrack, lest it…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6905224 > 12/19/2025 > greg-biffle-plane-crash-investigation-nascar-ntsb

NTSB begins investigation into plane crash that killed NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 6 others

NTSB begins investigation into plane crash that killed NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 6 others1+ week, 3+ day ago  (697+ words) NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, shown during a 2007 testing session, won 19 races in the circuit's top series. David Tucker /USA Today Network via Imagn Images STATESVILLE, N.C. " The investigation into the plane crash that killed retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and six…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6900960 > 12/18/2025 > chiefs-moving-to-kansas-arrowhead-new-stadium

Chiefs moving to Kansas? State ‘aggressively pursuing’ team amid new stadium report

Chiefs moving to Kansas? State ‘aggressively pursuing’ team amid new stadium report1+ week, 3+ day ago  (712+ words) The Kansas City Chiefs have played at Arrowhead Stadium since 1972. Kirby Lee / Getty Images KANSAS CITY, Mo. " The Kansas Department of Commerce said it was in "active discussions" with the Kansas City Chiefs about a move across state lines " one…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6899642 > 12/18/2025 > plane-crash-greg-biffle-nascar-driver

Plane registered to former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashes in North Carolina

Plane registered to former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashes in North Carolina1+ week, 3+ day ago  (410+ words) Greg Biffle in 2022, at a Superstar Racing Experience event. Jeff Curry / SRX via Getty Images STATESVILLE, N.C. " A small airplane registered to a company managed by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed at an airport in North Carolina on Thursday. There…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6894070 > 12/16/2025 > denny-hamlin-siriusxm-nascar-larry-mcreynolds-dave-moody

Denny Hamlin, days after NASCAR suit settlement, asks Sirius host for apology

Denny Hamlin, days after NASCAR suit settlement, asks Sirius host for apology1+ week, 5+ day ago  (417+ words) Denny Hamlin, days after a settlement ended the much-hyped trial, took to X to challenge critics of his team's decision to bring the lawsuit. Sean Gardner / Getty Images Denny Hamlin, the Cup Series driver and co-owner of 23XI Racing, on Tuesday…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6884976 > 12/12/2025 > nascar-settlement-jim-france-future-owner

NASCAR needs to move into the future. It’s time for CEO Jim France to step aside

NASCAR needs to move into the future. It’s time for CEO Jim France to step aside2+ week, 2+ day ago  (922+ words) Lesa France Kennedy and Jim France, NASCAR's majority owners, in 2020. Mike McCarn, File / AP CHARLOTTE, N.C. " NASCAR's trial of the century was settled on Thursday, with the combatants from both sides joining to link arms and present a unified front to…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6884571 > 12/12/2025 > nascar-settlement-trial-unnecessary-michael-jordan-jim-france

After settlement, NASCAR will be better. But it shouldn’t have happened like this

After settlement, NASCAR will be better. But it shouldn’t have happened like this2+ week, 2+ day ago  (686+ words) In the end, NASCAR's business model is getting a boost. It just should have never taken a trial to get to that point. Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images CHARLOTTE, N.C. " After nine days, nearly 20 witnesses, millions spent on legal fees, and the…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6882918 > 12/11/2025 > michael-jordan-nascar-settlement-trial-legend

Michael Jordan was already a basketball legend. Now, he’s one in NASCAR too

Michael Jordan was already a basketball legend. Now, he’s one in NASCAR too2+ week, 3+ day ago  (968+ words) Thursday's settlement was a win not just for Jordan's 23XI Racing but also for every team in the sport, which will be forever altered. Jordan Bank / Getty Images CHARLOTTE, N.C. " For nine straight chilly mornings, the black SUVs would roll up to…...