Rod Mullins talks NASCAR, NHRA, Eric McClure
Published Wednesday, May. 5, 2021, 6:50 pm
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Auto racing beat writer Rod Mullins joins the show to talk NASCAR, NHRA news involving Bristol and the latest on the tragic death of former NASCAR driver Eric McClure.
About Rod Mullins
Rod Mullins covers NASCAR for
AFP, and co-hosts the mid-week “Street Knowledge” focusing on NASCAR with AFP editor Chris Graham. A graduate of UVA-Wise, Rod began his career in journalism as a reporter for The Cumberland Times, later became the program director/news director/on-air morning show host for WNVA in Norton, Va., and in the early 1990s served as the sports information director at UVA-Wise and was the radio “Voice of the Highland Cavaliers” for football and basketball for seven seasons
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former driver and (team) owner Eric McClure,” NASCAR said in a statement to the outlet. “NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to Eric’s family and friends.”
McClure was the nephew of former Cup team owner Larry McClure and spent most of his career racing in the Xfinity Series.
He walked away from racing in 2016 due to health issues following 288 career starts during 14 seasons. His career-best finish was when he came in at eighth place in 2013 at Daytona.
In 2013 he was diagnosed with acute renal failure and in 2019 he said he was being treated for kidney failure in both kidneys, the outlet noted.
By CBS News Chris Trotman/NASCAR via Getty Images
Eric McClure, 42-year-old former NASCAR driver, died on Sunday. His family announced the news, but no details were given on the cause of death, although McClure s racing career was cut short by chronic health problems.
His family said in the statement: The family of Eric Wayne McClure, former NASCAR driver, announces with great sorrow his passing on Sunday. They would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support during this very difficult time.
NASCAR also released a statement on his death, saying, We are saddened to learn of the passing of former driver and [team] owner Eric McClure. Nascar extends its deepest condolences to Eric s family and friends.
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EX-NASCAR driver Eric McClure dies at 42
McClure made 288 career starts over 14 seasons with a career-best finish of eighth at Daytona in 2013. He last raced in 2016. Author: Associated Press Updated: 2:40 PM CDT May 2, 2021
ABINGDON, Va. Former NASCAR driver Eric McClure died Sunday, his family and the series said. He was 42.
The Washington County sheriff s office said McClure s body was sent to Roanoke for an autopsy.
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former driver and (team) owner Eric McClure. NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to Eric’s family and friends,” NASCAR said in a statement.
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.