Charlotte, N.C. – Long before the rest of the country knew the devastation Hurricane Helene
had dealt Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was
already in his personal helicopter, delivering aid to the flooded, remote region that was cut off
from the rest of humanity.
For the long hours Biffle spent delivering supplies to those who desperately needed help, the
NASCAR Xfinity and Craftsman Truck series champion is this year’s recipient of the 2024
National Motorsports Press Association’s Myers Brothers Award. The award was presented
Friday night during the annual NASCAR Awards Ceremonies at the Charlotte Convention
Center.
Presented annually since 1958, the award, named in honor of former NASCAR competitors
Billy and Bobby Myers, recognizes individuals and/or groups who have provided outstanding
contributions to the sport of stock car racing. Each year, the NMPA Myers Brothers Award
winner is selected by a vote of the NMPA membership.
Biffle’s unselfish efforts as part of Operation Helidrop spearheaded NASCAR’s mobilization to
help those who desperately needed food, water, medicine, clothing and housing. One man
signaled Biffle for help with a mirror. After multiple attempts, Biffle was able to land his helicopter
and provide the supplies the man and his neighbors needed.
This is the first time Biffle has received the award. The other nominees were Wayne Auton, Erik
Jones Foundation, Kyle Larson, Grant Lynch, Winston Kelley, Doug Rice and David Wilson.
Myers Brothers Award Winners:
2023 Sherry Pollex; 2022, Justin Marks; 2021, Bob Jenkins; 2020, Jimmie Johnson; 2019,
Darrell Waltrip; 2018, Jim France; 2017, Martin Truex Jr., Sherry Pollex; 2016, Betty Jane
France; 2015, Darlington Raceway; 2014, Dale Earnhardt Jr.; 2013, Tony Stewart; 2012, Jeff
Gordon; 2011, Drs. Joseph and Rose Mattioli; 2010, Jim Hunter; 2009, Barney Hall; 2008, T.
Taylor Warren; 2007, Bill France Jr.; 2006, Benny Parsons; 2005, Rusty Wallace; 2004, Kyle
and Patti Petty; 2003, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; 2002, Mike Helton; 2001, Dale Earnhardt;
2000, Kyle Petty; 1999, Junie Donlavey; 1998, T. Wayne Robertson; 1997, R.J. Reynolds
Tobacco Co.; 1996, Rick Hendrick; 1995, TNN: The Nashville Network; 1994, Brickyard
400/Indianapolis Motor Speedway; 1993, Goody’s Manufacturing Co.; 1992, Richard and Lynda
Petty; 1991, Harry Gant; 1990. Dick Beaty; 1989, Bill France Jr.; 1988 Richmond International
Raceway; 1987, ESPN; 1986, Hayride 500; 1985, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; 1984, Charlotte
Motor Speedway; 1983, CBS-TV; 1982, MRN; 1981, Junior Johnson; 1980, STP and Champion
Spark Plug Co.; 1979, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; 1978, Busch Beer; 1977, First National City
Travelers Checks; 1976, Junior Johnson; 1975, Bill France Sr.; 1974, H. Clay Earles; 1973,
Wood Brothers; 1972, Winston Cigarettes; 1971, Richard Petty; 1970, Richard Howard; 1969,
David Pearson; 1968, Wood Brothers; 1967, Richard Petty; 1966, Norris Friel; 1965, Ned
Jarrett; 1964, Richard Petty; 1963, Marvin Panch; 1962, Hank Schoolfield; 1961, Ned Jarrett;
1960, Russ Catlin; 1959, Lee Petty; 1958, Bob Colvin.
-NMPA
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