: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
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As news of the fatal event surfaced on Thursday, many in and around the auto racing community began to honor and remember the former driver.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Biffle is considered one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers with 19 wins, according to a news release from the racing series.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Biffle began his racing career out in the Pacific Northwest, rising up in grassroots racing leagues before moving to the Southeast.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
Tributes from the racing community and others came pouring in throughout the day.
—CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Biffle is considered one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers with 19 wins, according to a news release from the racing series.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Biffle began his racing career out in the Pacific Northwest, rising up in grassroots racing leagues before moving to the Southeast.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
Tributes from the racing community and others came pouring in throughout the day.
—CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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