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Former NASCAR Driver Eric McClure Has Died

Lauren Hoffman May 3rd
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 13: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Eric McClure poses for a stylized portrait during the 2014 NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2014 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Former NASCAR driver and team owner Eric McClure died on Sunday (May 2) at the age of 42.

McClure’s cause of death has yet to be released but it was confirmed over the weekend by his family and NASCAR officials.

“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former driver and owner Eric McClure. NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to Eric’s family and friends,” NASCAR shared to Twitter.

McClure’s NASCAR career spanned from 2003 up until his last race in 2016. He is survived by his seven daughters and fiancé Keira Brinegar.

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    FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 12: Eric McClure, driver of the #14 Hefty/Reynolds Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)

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    DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 07: Eric McClure, driver of the #24 Hefty Odor Block Ford, drives on track during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide series Royal Purple 200 presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts at Darlington Raceway on May 7, 2010 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 04: Eric McClure, driver of the #14 Hefty / Reynolds Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Subway Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway on July 4, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images)

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    JOLIET, IL - SEPTEMBER 14: Eric McClure, driver of the #14 Hefty Ultimate with Arm & Hammer Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dollar General 300 Powered by Coca-Cola at Chicagoland Speedway on September 14, 2013 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

 

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