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Statement from Emily Brandt regarding Eric McClure

by Bob Ellis
May 5, 2012; Talladega, AL, USA; Nationwide Series driver Eric McClure (14) is carried to an ambulance after crashing during the Aarons 312 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-US PRESSWIRE
May 5, 2012; Talladega, AL, USA; Nationwide Series driver Eric McClure (14) is carried to an ambulance after crashing during the Aarons 312 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-US PRESSWIRE
May 5, 2012; Talladega, AL, USA; Nationwide Series driver Eric McClure (14) is carried to an ambulance after crashing during the Aarons 312 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-US PRESSWIRE

Here is an official release from PR spokesperson, Emily Brandt regarding Eric.

Eric McClure, driver of the No. 14 Hefty®/Reynolds Wrap® Toyota, was transported to the University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital earlier this afternoon following a late race incident during the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Eric is awake, alert and talking to family members. He is being kept overnight for further observation.

More updates will be released once they occur.

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