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"The Biff was a real race car driver" — 82% of 559 voters say Biffle was snubbed

Essentially NASCAR

May 21, 2026

Did Greg Biffle Deserve to Be Inducted Into the NASCAR Hall of Fame?

Did Greg Biffle Deserve to Be Inducted Into the NASCAR Hall of Fame?

44%

Yes, I’d Pick Him Over Jeff Burton

248

38%

Biffle at Least Deserved a Special Honor

210

16%

No, the Panel Made the Right Choice

89

2%

I Have a Different Take (Tell Us)

12

559 readers voted


**TLDR** — The verdict is in, and it's not kind to the NASCAR Hall of Fame voting panel. A commanding 44% of 559 readers said they'd pick Greg Biffle over Jeff Burton outright, while another 38% felt Biffle at least deserved a special honor — meaning a staggering 82% believe the panel got it wrong in some form. Only 16% backed the panel's choice. One reader argued Biffle's résumé — 19 Cup wins, championships in both the Truck and Xfinity series, and a top-75 all-time ranking — made the snub indefensible. Another pointed to his humanitarian work as reason enough for recognition, while a third bluntly noted that Biffle simply isn't part of NASCAR's "good ole boys" inner circle. Burton's career drew respect, but readers overwhelmingly felt The Biff's impact on the sport went unmatched — and unrewarded.

We asked readers to weigh in — 20 shared their take. Here’s what they said:


Reader Reactions

20

yes-i-d-pick-him-over-jeff-burton

kd**i*h**6@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 12:06 PM EDT

Biffle should be in the hof. They could of Put Burton in next year. Or make a spot For Biffle, he deserves. What they think biffle Out of sight out of mind. Put biffle in hof

yes-i-d-pick-him-over-jeff-burton

js**t**o**1@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 9:23 PM EDT

over Harvick also

i-have-a-different-take-tell-us

dr*h*l*y@2menandashop.com

May 20, 2026 · 12:55 PM EDT

let both in this time

yes-i-d-pick-him-over-jeff-burton

ge***e***l***2@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 1:54 PM EDT

Biffle isn't one of the good ole boys choosing.its as simple as that and as long as he is up against one of them he's out.

yes-i-d-pick-him-over-jeff-burton

bi**k**e**e@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 1:10 PM EDT

J. Burton was a phenomenal driver... but no more so than 'The Bif"... Possibly an induction for humanitarianism would have been OK... BUT... he earned it as a driver for sure.

i-have-a-different-take-tell-us

te*s@ptconstruct.com

May 21, 2026 · 12:57 AM EDT

The HOF voting is so screwed up, I understand that Dale Jr does a lot to promote the sport but truly in his career did he really earn a spot the Nascar Hall of Fame I don't think so.

i-have-a-different-take-tell-us

bm*ri*4@hotmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 1:52 PM EDT

Would it have been against the law or NASCAR "RULES" IF HE HAD BEEN ADDED. For crying out loud....the man had a better record than the driver selected. Another mistake by NASCAR???

i-have-a-different-take-tell-us

ma***q**l**4@gmail.com

May 21, 2026 · 8:42 AM EDT

I'm sure there will be a time when he will be honored. The panel will make the right decision.

yes-i-d-pick-him-over-jeff-burton

bu**h**o**e@outlook.com

May 20, 2026 · 1:39 PM EDT

How come you are mentioning short tracks in the Natalie Decker article? She raced asphalt short tracks in Wisconsin for years. Short track racing is all over the country, not just in North Carolilna.

no-the-panel-made-the-right-choice

sh****s***e***6@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 3:18 PM EDT

They can wait no him, don't put him in just because he die, he was a okay driver

i-have-a-different-take-tell-us

jj**e*l**d@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 12:05 PM EDT

I'll respect the hall when they induct Smokey Unick

yes-i-d-pick-him-over-jeff-burton

ca***a**1***7@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 12:55 PM EDT

How can you be one of the top 75 drivers,and not make the HOF?The Biff was a real race car driver!Winning 19 cup,and coming so close to the championship,and winning the truck & 2nd series(whatever the hell they're calling it this year) championships! And he represented racing with class,and did more for humanity than even the xxxxpres.did! This is just one of many reasons that they keep loosing fans! Again..."way to go nascar"! He will always be in HOF,in my book,and in 1000's of fans ❤♥️'s!!🙏🏁

biffle-at-least-deserved-a-special-honor

tu***r**h**s@outlook.com

May 20, 2026 · 9:38 PM EDT

I just think greg was a great driver.

yes-i-d-pick-him-over-jeff-burton

mo***9***o***t@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 12:24 PM EDT

I personally don't think Jeff Burton should go in before Greg Biffle

yes-i-d-pick-him-over-jeff-burton

ca**p**n**8@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 12:57 PM EDT

Recently Deceased drivers should be inducted on the first opportunity over living.

biffle-at-least-deserved-a-special-honor

mi****l***s****4@gmail.com

May 21, 2026 · 4:36 AM EDT

Biffle deserves honorable mention just for all of his humanitarian efforts and accomplishments. To snub him would be detrimental to the image put forth by NASCAR. Michaeldassel714@gmail.com

yes-i-d-pick-him-over-jeff-burton

ej*ski@msn.com

May 20, 2026 · 12:08 PM EDT

It's the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Biffle has won in all 3 series and a champion in two of them

biffle-at-least-deserved-a-special-honor

ed***a***s***0@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 12:07 PM EDT

Biffle deserves some respect and recognition

yes-i-d-pick-him-over-jeff-burton

fl*om*7@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 4:11 PM EDT

Although Jeff had a very nice career, he didn't have the sport impact athat Greg had. People watched NASCAR because Greg was driving. I can't say the same for Jeff.

yes-i-d-pick-him-over-jeff-burton

cl****o****i****3@gmail.com

May 20, 2026 · 3:54 PM EDT

Nascar has urned into a SHIT show!!!!!!

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