Earlier today it was announced that Greg Biffle is leaving Roush Fenway Racing. Here is a look at some of his achievements with Ford, along with statements from Executive Vice President of Product Development and Chief Technical Officer Raj Nair and Ford Performance Global Director Dave Pericak.
GREG BIFFLE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS WITH FORD
- Won Ford’s first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship in 2000.
- Won Ford’s first NASCAR XFINITY Series championship in 2002.
- Captured the 1,000th victory for Ford in NASCAR on June 16, 2013 at Michigan International Speedway.
- Tied with Davey Allison for 11th-place on Ford’s all-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win list with 19.
- Ranks 4th for most Ford victories in NASCAR’s top three series combined with 53 (19 NSCS, 18 NXS, 16 NCWTS).
- Won the season-ending Ford 400 at Ford Championship Weekend three straight years (2004-2005-2006).
- Led the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with 6 wins in 2005 and finished a career-best 2nd in the point standings.
STATEMENT FROM RAJ NAIR
Executive VP of Product Development and Chief Technical Officer, Ford Motor Co.
“One of my fondest memories in NASCAR is being able to welcome Greg to Victory Lane at Michigan when he won our 1,000th NASCAR race. We had so many Ford employees at the track that day and it’s a moment that I’ll always cherish. We wish Greg nothing but the best and thank him for all he’s done in representing Ford on and off the track.”
STATEMENT FROM DAVE PERICAK
Global Director, Ford Performance:
“Greg Biffle has done so much for Ford during his NASCAR career and all we can do is thank him for being such a hard-charging competitor and loyal ambassador to our brand. Greg has achieved many milestones with us and no matter where his career path takes him from here, he’ll always be a welcome member of the Ford family.”
