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Green to Sub for McClure; New Paint Scheme
Jeff Green to Sub for Injured McClure…For the second time in as many weeks, the 2000 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion, Jeff Green, will sub for recuperating driver Eric McClure, who sustained injuries in a late-race accident two weeks ago at Talladega Superspeedway. The Owensboro, KY native will be competing in his 318th-career Nationwide Series start and his third at Iowa Speedway.
Media from Darlington Raceway
Here is a link to Eric's press conference from Friday, May 11 at Darlington Raceway. http://www.nascar.com/video/preview/sound-off/120511/cup-dar-media-mcclu...
Eric McClure Released from UAB
Eric McClure, driver of the No. 14 Hefty®/Reynolds Wrap® Toyota, was released this evening from the UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was airlifted Saturday afternoon following a racing incident at Talladega Superspeedway.
He suffered a concussion and mild internal bruising and is expected to make a full recovery. This week he will follow up with specialists regarding his injuries.
McClure has said he will make himself available to the media in the Jim Hunter Media Center at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 11, time to be announced.
Get Well Cards for Eric
For those asking, Get Well Cards can be sent to the following address:
TriStar Motorsports
c/o: Eric McClure
114 Meadow Hills Circle
Mooresville, NC 28117
Team Heads 2 Talladega
This Week’s Hefty®/ Reynolds Wrap® Camry …This weekend, Eric McClure will compete with a brand new Superspeedway chassis during Saturday’s Aaron’s 312. This chassis was purchased during the off-season from Rusty Wallace Inc (RWI).
A 31st-place Finish at RIR
After a one-week hiatus, Eric McClure and the TriStar Motorsports’ No. 14 Hefty®/Reynolds Wrap® Camry headed to Richmond Int’l Raceway hoping to continue the team’s forward progression in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Owner Standings. Unfortunately, a car that seemed unresponsive to adjustments for the majority of the event plagued the Virginia driver and resulted in a 31st-place finish. Consequently, the team fell three positions in the owner standings.
A 24th-place Finish at TMS
With a combined effort from drivers Eric McClure and teammate Jeff Green, the No. 14 Hefty® Reynolds Wrap® Racing™ team posted a 24th-place finish at Texas Motor Speedway. As a result, both McClure and his owner, Mark Smith, advanced two positions in their respective points standings.
Racing in Lone Star State
Race Notes and Quotes
Following the Series’ First Two Off-Weekends, Eric McClure is Ready to Return to the Track…Crew Chief Wes Ward has selected chassis No. 7 for this weekend’s race at Texas Motor Speedway. It was last run at California Speedway where the team was credited with a 26th-place finish.
A 26th-Place Finish at ACS
With only one race remaining before the 2012 NASCAR Owners points take effect for guaranteed starting positions, Eric McClure headed to one of his least favorite tracks on the circuit looking not only to better his 2011 performance which earned him a track-best finish of 21st, but also gain as many points as possible. Unfortunately, the weekend didn’t go as planned as the team had to settle with a 26th-place position. Consequently, the TriStar Motorsports team slipped four positions to 28th in NASCAR Owner Standings.
