What happened to Eric McClure? Former NASCAR driver passes away at 42 after health issues

On Sunday, NASCAR announced that former stock car driver Eric McClure tragically passed away at age of 42. McClure's family also announced news, but no details were given on cause of death. McClure's racing career was cut short by chronic health problems and netizens were curious to know more about what happened to Eric McClure and Eric McClure cause of death.

Who was Eric McClure? What happened to Eric McClure?

Earlier on Sunday, multiple reports confirmed Eric McClure death. In a statement, McClure's family confirmed his death and also thanked everyone for ir wishes. " family of Eric Wayne McClure, former NASCAR driver, announces with great sorrow his passing on Sunday. y would like to thank everyone for ir prayers and support during this very difficult time." re Eric McClure statement. 

Eric McClure NASCAR career ended in 2016 as driver h health issues. He was 42 at time of his death. NASCAR fans on social media were quick to send in ir tributes to late stick car driver. 

In recent years, McClure h suffered from kidney problems, which could have contributed to Eric McClure death. He was diagnosed with acute renal failure in 2013 and announced in 2019 that he was being treated for double kidney failure. After undergoing dialysis and multiple surgeries to save his limbs, McClure began to show signs of improvement, though he said he still experienced some numbness in his extremities.

Eric McClure NASCAR career and honours 

McClure raced in NASCAR for 14 years between 2003 and 2016, primarily in NASCAR's second-tier Xfinity Series. McClure competed in three races in top tier Cup Series in his career.  During his 13-season career, he me 288 starts.

Eric McClure cause of death: How did Eric McClure die?

Emergency personnel were called to McClure's home Sunday morning where y found his body. However, no cause of death has been provided, and McClure was active on social media as recently as Saturday. Reports claimed that Virginia native h experienced multiple concussions, which left him suffering neurological symptoms like heaches, nausea, and depression. 

McClure h previously detailed his health scares to Bristol Herald Courier and said his injuries were due to "disorders of muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs."

Last October, McClure pleed no contest to a misdemeanour domestic violence charge against his wife, Miranda McClure, who said he beat and choked her in front of ir young children. 

Image Credits - AP