Greg Biffle Race Car Overview
Greg Biffle is a former NASCAR Cup Series driver who piloted the No. 16 Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing, later known as RFK Racing, across multiple seasons. His primary ride was a Ford Mustang in the Cup Series, fielded by Roush Fenway Racing, with primary sponsorship from 3M and other commercial partners. Biffle’s race car competed in the premier national series of NASCAR, which is governed by NASCAR Holdings Inc., a publicly traded company with financial disclosures available through the SEC and investor relations channels SEC.
The No. 16 Ford Mustang carried Biffle to three Cup Series wins and multiple playoff appearances between 2003 and 2016. The car was built and maintained by Roush Fenway Racing, a team co-owned by Jack Roush, with technical support from Ford Performance and partnerships with suppliers like 3M, which appeared on the hood and quarter panels. Biffle’s earnings from NASCAR prize money and sponsorship deals placed him among the higher earners in the Cup Series during his tenure Forbes.
Career Statistics and Financials
Greg Biffle recorded 23 Cup Series wins, 128 top-five finishes, and 207 top-ten finishes over his Cup career, according to official NASCAR statistics. His highest season points finish was second place in the 2005 Cup Series standings, when he finished behind Tony Stewart and ahead of Jimmie Johnson. Biffle’s race car carried the No. 16 for most of his Cup career, with the number later reassigned to other drivers at Roush Fenway Racing NASCAR.
Biffle’s annual compensation from NASCAR included a mix of race winnings, team salary, and sponsorship bonuses tied to wins and top-ten finishes. Team owner Jack Roush has discussed the economics of fielding multiple cars in the Cup Series, where costs per car can exceed several million dollars per season. Biffle later moved to the Xfinity Series and other regional NASCAR divisions, where prize purses and sponsorship values are lower than in the Cup Series NASCAR.
Teams, Manufacturers, and Technical Details
Greg Biffle’s primary Cup Series team was Roush Fenway Racing, which operates Ford Mustang entries and uses engines supplied by Ford Performance. The team builds its race cars to NASCAR’s current technical regulations, which specify a composite body style based on production models and mandate specific safety equipment, including the HANS device and reinforced roll cages. Biffle’s car carried the No. 16, with primary sponsorship from 3M and secondary partners appearing on the roof, splitter, and rear quarter panels.
In the Xfinity Series, Biffle drove for several teams, including his own entries and Roush Fenway Racing, often using Ford Mustang or Ford Fusion bodies depending on the era and series rules. NASCAR’s current Next Gen car, introduced in 2022, uses a unified chassis and body design across all manufacturers, with Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota entries sharing a common platform while maintaining distinct aerodynamic and engine package details. Biffle’s career spanned multiple car generations, from the old Gen 6 car to the current Next Gen platform, with Roush Fenway Racing adapting its engineering approach accordingly NASCAR.