Larry McClure smiles when he thinks back on the glory days of Morgan-McClure Motorsports (#4 Kodak Chevy / Olds / Pontiac). For 27 years, the Abingdon, Virginia-based team represented a source of pride for Southwest Virginia residents and a symbol of hope for NASCAR teams who operated away from the stock car epicenter of Charlotte, NC. Relying on hometown owners, homegrown employees and a diverse cast of drivers, MMM won 14 Cup races and 13 poles in the familiar yellow #4 car. That resume included three victories in the biggest event on the schedule – the Daytona 500 (one with Ernie Irvan and two with Sterling Marlin). McClure served as general manager for MMM and was a co-owner along with his three brothers and businessman Tim Morgan. In a wide-ranging interview earlier this week, McClure talked about the ups and downs in his NASCAR adventure and personal life. Read the full interview at the Bristol Herald Courier
