NASCAR driver Eric McClure, 33, was airlifted to a Birmingham hospital after a crash at Talladega Superspeedway. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
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, according to team spokeswoman Emily Brandt, McClure’s sister. This week he will follow up with specialists regarding his injuries.
McClure 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.