It seems like Greg Biffle has swapped his racing car for a helicopter. The NASCAR veteran is providing assistance and supplies to North Carolina residents who are victims of Hurricane Helene. The number of casualties has already exceeded 100 and is steadily growing, which has prompted Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing to join Biffle in the relief effort, using their haulers and choppers to deliver aid as well as Starlink satellite internet service to those stranded at remote locations.

Named as one of the sport’s greatest drivers in 2023, Biffle is using his personal helicopter to be a good samaritan and is accepting donations for the food and fuel costs that are being incurred to help those in need in western North Carolina.

Greg Biffle thankful for the outpouring of support

To say that Hurricane Helene has had a devastating impact on North Carolina would be an understatement. Entire communities are partially underwater with no power and essential supplies like food and clean water are quickly running out. In these desperate times, Greg Biffle, along with plenty of others, has stepped up, helping remote communities get internet connectivity thanks to financial support from Polaris, SpaceX, and Starlink. The 54-year-old is also providing formula for newborns, gasoline, chains, and chainsaws as well as two-stroke oil that are being donated by businesses He is also spreading awareness about the conditions of affected areas by taking videos from his helicopter to get support from others.

Expressing his gratitude for the support he has received, Greg Biffle said, “Special thanks to Polaris, SpaceX, and Starlink. They are sending 500 units to my shop currently. We’ll be there early in the morning around 5 am. We’re going to be taking those to the airport and ready to deploy them as soon as sun up in the helicopters to all these areas in Western North Carolina. Polaris is also donating a full thing of generators, local companies donating all the fuel containers they have in their inventory, I believe, inter-state cycle. Lots of things happening for these stranded people up in the mountains. We’re going to keep the effort going.”

Greg Biffle isn’t the only one to help the victims of Hurricane Helene. Michael Jordan and 23XI Racing have announced that they will donate $1 million to the NC Disaster Relief Fund and Second Harvest of Metrolina, while Trackhouse Racing co-owner Justin Marks visited North Carolina personally to provide his assistance. Kaulig Racing has opened a donation site at its race shop while similar initiatives are being undertaken at North Wilkesboro Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway. Playoff contender Daniel Suarez has made a considerable donation of pet food to help animals affected by the hurricane while Bristol Motor Speedway is opening its campgrounds for evacuees.

It’s heartwarming to see the NASCAR community come together to help others in times of need. Despite the playoffs being underway across the three national series and the ongoing charter dispute resulting in a lawsuit, racing teams are keeping their differences aside and looking at the bigger picture. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race, which was scheduled for this weekend, has also been postponed so that all resources can go towards helping the victims of Hurricane Helene.

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Another NASCAR legend is also lending his support

As it turns out, Greg Biffle isn’t the only NASCAR veteran who is playing his part in assisting with the relief efforts. Carl Edwards, who is set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025, is also involved in recovery operations as part of Operation Airdrop. The 45-year-old is part of a group known for using aviation resources to deliver resources, highlighting his commitment to helping those in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Expressing his gratitude for the people of North Carolina, Edwards told Queen City News, “So, North Carolina’s done so much for me, the NASCAR community has done so much for me. NASCAR is represented well here. Greg Biffle, Cleetus McFarland, Brad Womble. For me, it’s about bringing these folks, Gideon Rescue Company.” He went on to say, “We know that a lot of people are struggling, a lot of people are in need of these dogs to help them find their loved ones. So, it’s just an honor to be able to serve with them.”

It seems like Edwards’ long-standing passion for aviation has finally paid off. His piloting skills have played an important role in delivering aid to some of the most remote communities in western North Carolina, highlighting just how important voluntary work can be. While delivering aid remains a challenging task, particularly for those relying on road transport, NASCAR legends Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle’s contributions at this time are proving to be invaluable for the thousands affected by this tragedy.