Eric McClure News

Tony Raines in the #24 at Richmond? UPDATE 2:

Tony Raines in the #24 at Richmond? UPDATE 2:

September 1, 2008
hearing that Tony Raines will replace #24-Eric McClure this weekend at Richmond. The team has been struggling and Tony has apparently been asked to evaluate the team's performance and equipment.(8-31-2008) UPDATE: now told that McClure will not be replaced next weekend

Congrats to Eric McClure:

Congrats to Eric McClure:

August 28, 2008
#24-Eric McClure and wife Miranda are the pround parents of a second daughter. Maryleigh Isabella McClure was born Wednesday evening, weighed in at 5 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. She joins her 17-month old sister, Mabreigh Elizabeth.(8-28-2008)

Carl Long Serving as McClure’s Crew Chief:

Carl Long Serving as McClure’s Crew Chief:

June 6, 2008
Part-time driver Carl Long will serve as crew chief for Front Row Motorsports #24 team and driver Eric McClure, beginning with this weekends race at Nashville Superspeedway. Long has driven in 43 NASCAR national series races in his career, including two in the Nationwide

Teams Lining Up Drivers for Mexico Race:

Teams Lining Up Drivers for Mexico Race:

April 6, 2008
Juan Pablo Montoya won't defend his crown when the Nationwide Series visits Mexico City in two weeks, instead opting for the rare weekend off with his family. While the Chip Ganassi Racing driver won't be there, several road-course veterans will be, including Sam Hornish

Nationwide Series team swap points:

Nationwide Series team swap points:

February 14, 2008
Nine Nationwide Series teams in the top 30 in owners points from 2007 have swapped points with other teams in deals approved by NASCAR. Points from Robert Yates Racings #90, which finished 19th in the owners standings last year, were sold to the #7 Germain Racing team

Drivers who are not yet assured of a spot in the 500 and how they can get in:

Drivers who are not yet assured of a spot in the 500 and how they can get in:

February 11, 2008
Who Could Get In Via Duels/ Qualifying Time #60-Boris Said: Fastest of non-qualifiers, but could make the 500 one of two ways -- if he finishes first or second among the go-or-go-home drivers, or if #55-Michael Waltrip, #78-Joe Nemechek or #00-David Reutimann finish

Andretti, McClure added, Shelmedine not to attempt Daytona 500:

Andretti, McClure added, Shelmedine not to attempt Daytona 500:

February 9, 2008
As expected, #34-John Andretti and #37-Eric McClure were added to the Daytona 500 entry list, driving Chevy's for Front Row Motorsports. Heard that Kirk Shelmerdine will not enter the #33 Chevy for Richard Childress Racing in the Daytona 500. Shelmerdine had tested

McClure to Honor Laura Chichester During Speedweeks:

McClure to Honor Laura Chichester During Speedweeks:

February 7, 2008
Eric McClure, will run a special decal on the C-post of his #24 HeftyR brand Chevrolet (Nationwide Series) and his #37 HeftyR brand Impala SS (Sprint Cup Series) during Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway, honoring Laura Chichester of Cornelius, NC. Chichester

McClure to Honor Laura Chichester at Daytona:

McClure to Honor Laura Chichester at Daytona:

February 5, 2008
Eric McClure will run a special decal on the C-post of his #24 Hefty brand Chevy during Speedweeks at Daytona honoring Laura Chichester of Cornelius, North Carolina. Chichester, who has been part of the NASCAR family since graduating from the University of South Carolina

Front Row Motorsports Announces Associate Sponsor for Daytona:

Front Row Motorsports Announces Associate Sponsor for Daytona:

February 1, 2008
Front Row Motorsports announced it has acquired sponsorship from Waverly Property Group for the 2008 Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series events at Daytona International Speedway. Waverly Property Group, Daytonas #1 independent real-estate company, with a focus on waterfront

Associate sponsor named for Front Row:

Associate sponsor named for Front Row:

February 1, 2008
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) announced it has acquired sponsorship from Waverly Property Group for the 2008 Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series events at Daytona International Speedway. Waverly Property Group, Daytona's #1 independent real-estate company, with a focus

Armando Fitz Support Changes to Busch Qualifying for Cup Drivers:

Armando Fitz Support Changes to Busch Qualifying for Cup Drivers:

November 28, 2007
Fitz supports any kind of change if it served to let the Nationwide Series develop its own identity. "I definitely think it's necessary and I would support it," Fitz declared. "Kevin Harvick is third in points and he's run 22 or 24 of 33 races. Here's what NASCAR has

McClure Joins Front Row Motorsports for 2008:

McClure Joins Front Row Motorsports for 2008:

November 2, 2007
Front Row Motorsports, which has competed full-time in the Sprint Cup Series for the past three years, will have a full-time entry in the Nationwide Series with a new driver and new sponsor for the 2008 season. Bob Jenkins, owner of Front Row Motorsports, announced

Davis Motorsports to Honor Texan Veteran:

Davis Motorsports to Honor Texan Veteran:

October 29, 2007
Both of the Davis Motorsports entries, # 0-Eric McClure and #01-Kertus Davis will carry the name of Jason March on their car at Texas as a way of saluting this American Hero. When Johnny and Kertus Davis were approached by the Texas Wal-Mart Heart group of truck drivers

McClure Running Special Scheme at Memphis:

McClure Running Special Scheme at Memphis:

October 16, 2007
Eric McClure and the #0-Hefty Team will be representing St. Jude Childrens Hospital in the Design a Dream Event at Memphis Motorsports Park next weekend. The #0 Hefty Chevy will be sporting a new paint scheme that was designed by St. Judes patient William, who will