Due to an undisclosed illness that has left Eric McClure hospitalized, he will be sidelined for Saturdays inaugural race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. In McClures absence, Jeff Green, former NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion and teammate to McClure at TriStar Motorsports, will pilot the #14 Hefty/Reynolds Toyota during the Nationwide Childrens Hospital 200. McClures status on returning to competition is week to week. (TMI)(8-14-2013) (8-17-2013) UPDATE: Team McClure, Inc. announced that Jeff Green will pilot the #14 Hefty/Reynolds Toyota during Friday nights Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The teams regular driver, Eric McClure, was admitted to a local hospital on August 12 and was diagnosed with acute renal failure after a series of tests. The Virginia drivers creatinine levels were elevated, signaling improper kidney function. McClure is still receiving treatment, but is hopeful to be released from the hospital this week. His status remains week to week. McClure said, ‘This has been a very challenging week for me, both physically and emotionally. Having a newborn and four other little girls, among other things, has also presented a challenge to my family. Recovery can be a slow and frustrating process, but thankfully we are seeing signs of healing. I cant thank everyone enough for all of the prayers, thoughts, and well-wishes during this difficult time and I cant wait to be back behind the wheel of the Hefty/Reynolds Camry.”(TMI)(8-20-2013) UPDATE 2; Eric McClure tweeted an update Tuesday afternoon, ‘Going home today. Thanks everyone 4 all the kind words. Not sure how much more my family can take, but thankful 4 the blessings God gives. Im so ready to be with Miranda and the girls. So many people involved this wk w/helping diagnose/treat & and i appreciate them so much. Finally, fans/race community well wishes have been truly humbling. So proud to be part of NASCAR world. Going 2 b a bit but I WILL BE BACK.”
