Ex-NASCAR driver Eric McMclure dies at 42; autopsy pending

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Former NASCAR driver Eric McClure died Sunday. He was 42.

The Washington County sheriff's office said McClure's body was sent to Roanoke for an autopsy.

McClure was the nephew of former Cup team owner Larry McClure and spent the majority of his career racing in the Xfinity Series. He made 288 career starts over 14 seasons with a career-best finish of eighth at Daytona in 2013."The family of Eric Wayne McClure, former NASCAR driver, announces with great sorrow his passing on Sunday,'' his family said in a statement."They would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support during this very difficult time.

McClure said in 2013 he had been diagnosed with acute renal failure, and in 2019 he said he was being treated for kidney failure in both kidneys.

 

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