NASCAR community turns Daytona into a rolling tribute to Greg Biffle
Daytona International Speedway has become a moving memorial as teams, drivers and crews pay tribute to Greg Biffle and his family after the plane crash that killed seven people on December 18, 2025 (ET). The outpouring of remembrance is visible across the pit lane and on the cars and trucks that will run this weekend, with the No. 16 Roush Ford on display and dozens of entries wearing decals, color schemes and fonts tied to Biffle’s racing identity.
No. 16 Roush Ford sits on display at the track
A centerpiece of the tributes is Biffle’s No. 16 Roush Ford, set up for fans and competitors to see. The car’s presence at Daytona is intended as a focal point for reflection — a reminder of the driver’s place in the sport and the career that included championships in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, 19 Cup wins and a best finish of second in the championship at the top level.
Styling nods to the classic No. 16 and 3M livery
Several Cup and X entries have adopted the classic color palette and font that made Biffle’s Roush machines instantly recognizable. One driver who already carries the 16 on his car has had the number restyled to match the familiar color and typography of Biffle’s famous scheme, with the paint cues echoing the 3M livery that featured in many of his Cup victories. The choices are subtle in some cases, overt in others, but all are meant to evoke the look fans associate with Biffle’s peak years.
Niece Motorsports decals and a personal tribute from Cleetus McFarland
Niece Motorsports trucks will carry a commemorative decal for the weekend. Garrett Mitchell, better known to many as Cleetus McFarland, will run the emblem on the decklid as he makes his Truck Series debut in the No. 4 Chevrolet. Mitchell forged a close friendship with Biffle over the past two years; Biffle had taken on a mentor role as Mitchell transitioned from online creator to professional stock car competitor. The Biffle family were en route to Florida to exchange gifts with Mitchell on the day of the crash. The decal includes the phrase "Be Like Biff, " a sentiment that Mitchell and others have used in recent months to honor Biffle’s approach to life and racing.
Roush-connected tributes, Norm Benning’s personal touch and widespread decals
Teams with ties to Roush have made especially visible gestures. Every Roush-affiliated entry will run numbers styled in the so-called "Biffle font" for the Daytona 500, a design cue intended to link current cars to the legacy Biffle built with the organization. Independent veteran Norm Benning — without a primary sponsor for the season opener — also adapted his No. 6 to Biffle’s colors and added a simple, respectful message on the decklid. Beyond those high-profile nods, dozens of teams across the weekend will carry the commemorative decal, a small but meaningful sign of a sport united in remembrance.
Legacy on and off the track
The emotional tone at Daytona this weekend underscores how Biffle’s influence extended beyond wins and statistics. Drivers, crew members and fans have used the race weekend to exchange memories and celebrate a competitor who was also a mentor and a friend to many. The tangible tributes — the displayed No. 16, the stylized numbers, the decklid decals and the repeated refrain to "Be Like Biff" — are designed both to honor a career and to hold space for grief as the sport processes the loss.
As Daytona proceeds, the track will serve as a gathering point for those who want to remember Greg Biffle’s contributions to stock car racing, and for those determined to carry forward the qualities he championed on and off the racetrack.
