Who’s here after he passed today? 😭 Rest In Peace

@WillHendersonTX

3 жыл бұрын

@@NASCARBullHaulerFan48 same

@smokeymacpot2248

3 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace

@Pringlepuppy87

3 жыл бұрын

same :(

@nascarstopmotion6320

3 жыл бұрын

Me rip

@tdxcorp

3 жыл бұрын

No Way

I made a couple of comments this week about Eric. My heart broke when research from a fellow Eric fan informed us how he had been doing letting us know how Eric had been doing since his retirement. To hear today that Eric passed away at a very young age. I share my deepest condolences with his wife and kids. I also share my sadness with the rest of his family. Thank you for listening while I rambled on.

1:32 nobody talked about how hard that guy fell, damn rip mcclure

@_TEKNOIR_

3 жыл бұрын

He fell twice trying to get to the car.

@marcusjohnson7441

3 жыл бұрын

After possibly sitting for a while then trying to run up that banking could have been a sob..lol

@NascarFanForever9

3 жыл бұрын

He fell again at 1:38 LOL 😆 😂

@fusion4373

3 жыл бұрын

@@NascarFanForever9 "A vicious hit by eric mclure there" as the official proceeds to fall

@craigsmith2132

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcusjohnson7441 for sure 🤣🤣 this made me laugh though so hard

Just came here after learning that he passed, thoughts to his friends and family.

@F1god04

3 жыл бұрын

Same, sadly. Everyone mentioned how bad this was, and I had to see it myself. Man.

@mesc681

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@jj9487

3 жыл бұрын

What was the cause of death?

@mesc681

3 жыл бұрын

@@jj9487 they literally just announced it but we’ll prob find out soon. Awful situation

@gladiatorz5677

3 жыл бұрын

@@jj9487 Kidney failure, this wreck was the primary cause of it.

I was in a rehab facility with Eric in glax va a few years back and he was my roommate for 21 days dudes a good man and I was lucky enough to get some wisdom from him so sad to hear about his loss

@TheColoradoKartercom

2 жыл бұрын

What wisdom did he give you?

@tmacfan824

11 ай бұрын

@@TheColoradoKartercom dont worry about it

I had to stop by here after I heard the news. Rest In Peace, Eric McClure. My thoughts and prayers go to him and the McClure family in this dark time.

@tylerlemire5881

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

I just watched a documentary about him and he suffered tremendously in his career and this crash was the tipping point to some severe health problems, several of which were nearly fatal. Eric passed away in 2021 and while we don't know exactly what it was (some speculate CTE induced suicide and others speculate all these hits he took in his career wreaked havoc on his body and it just finally had enough), the whole story about Eric is incredibly sad. RIP

R.I.P Eric McClure (1978-2021) in this race it was one of the Nascar worst accidents and McClure was transferred to a hospital in Alabama

@jamesmagouyrk9568

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he was transferred to UAB in Birmingham which is probably one of the nations top trauma units.

R.I.P. Eric McClure. It's freaky that I watched this a day before his death. Life is really creepy sometimes.

That was not only the worst xfinity wreck of all time But the hardest hit to the wall and one of the worst non-fatal accidents all-time.

@AEMoreira81

Ай бұрын

But it likely contributed to Eric McClure's early death at just age 42, likely from CTE.

@Ttyyuuuh

25 күн бұрын

Junto al del Daytona 500 del 2000 te dejo a muchos aficionados perdidos

RIP. I hope his brain is preserved for CTE research

With what we now know about concussions and CTEs, I can't help but think about the hits Eric McClure took during his career and how they might have attributed to some of his issues in recent years. I just hope he is getting the help he needs.

@MrCheesyBaconBits

3 жыл бұрын

It's sad to read that, I just seen that he has died.

@joshtusinger8357

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrCheesyBaconBits very

@grizzfan08

3 жыл бұрын

Given the news on Sunday May 2, 2021, there has been quite a bit of speculation that the number of concussions he sustained over the years may have been a contributing factor. RIP Eric McClure.

@TheTotallyRealXiJinping

3 жыл бұрын

Tldr: he didn’t

@AEMoreira81

Жыл бұрын

Sadly, it may well have shortened his life.

This is one of those crashes where you appreciate the fact they have a medical helicopter on standby at almost all tracks they go to

Anyone else think it's crazy that this was posted 1 week ago and he passed today? Not saying it's conspiracy, just a crazy coincidence.

@TimiVision1

3 жыл бұрын

If you think THAT’S a coincidence, look at Eric McClure’s Twitter. Holy shit!! RIP

@steveguzman6141

3 жыл бұрын

@Zachary Owens bc he must have died inside.

@yournightmareracing1754

3 жыл бұрын

Reading the tweet on May 7th of his fiance' on her page ...Msy God be with her.

Its amazing as many times as McClure crashed hard and had his bell rung, that he stuck it out as long as he did.

@AEMoreira81

3 жыл бұрын

He drove primarily for his family team, Morgan McClure, even after they exited the Cup Series.

@nascarfan88ta

3 жыл бұрын

@@AEMoreira81 Actually, he didn't. He ran a handful of events for MMM, but he mainly drove for JD Motorsports, Front Row, Team Rensi and Tri-Star, with some partial seasons for JGL, Jimmy Means, MacDonald Racing and Mac Hill Motorsports

@danielwestfall6624

3 жыл бұрын

danie

@ice11131

3 жыл бұрын

He died today. May he rest in peace

@MrCheesyBaconBits

3 жыл бұрын

@@ice11131 aww rip

Sad to hear of Eric’s passing, thoughts to friends and family. Came here after hearing about it.

While I didn't think he was dead like many other people, I thought he was seriously injured. I mean, a hit into the safer barriers did save him, but even then, at 170+ MPH is still a brutal hit.

@supertornadogun1690

3 жыл бұрын

@Holy shit, it's a talking muffin Jeff Gordon Las Vegas 2007

@therealRustyShackleford

3 жыл бұрын

@@supertornadogun1690 Gordon had a big hit at Pocono that year too.

@clashgoneofficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@supertornadogun1690 2008*

@fusion4373

3 жыл бұрын

Well, hes dead now

@clashgoneofficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@fusion4373 i just saw it, F

I was at this race. It was the first thing I thought about when I heard he had passed... R.I.P.

R.I.P Eric. You will be missed by all of NASCAR’s drivers and us fans

I know it’s not his fault, but what a terrible time to post this. Rip Eric, what a man, what a racer.

Just here to give you first hand facts of what happens to your body from extreme trauma like this. Its WAY more than just the broken bones or even spinal injuries. I was hit while walking in a crosswalk by an F-250 going about 27mph. Besides the expected injuries(spine surgeries,ect) the trauma set off autoimmune and inflammatory issues that I NEVER had at any point in my life. Fevers, lower extremities swelling up, fevers, skin issues, joints extremely tender and sore, nausea, tremors, not to mention vertigo and post concussion syndrome, vestibular issues...ugh. "Nightmare " doesnt even cover it. Im STILL experiencing new issues to this day...3.5 yrs later. Point is, there is no doubt this accident had a huge part in his death...even this many years later. Residual issues are ongoing after such a trauma.

I think he was never the same after this...RIP Eric.

Just found out that he passed away this morning. R.I.P.

it's debatable to call this crash "fatal". although he went on to race after this. his body was never really 100% after this crash with all the internal injuries and brain hemorrhage that caused his death

When I saw that crash live, I honestly thought he died Sadly, he died on May 2nd, 2021.... R.I.P Eric McClure (1978-2021)

@chasefollett4107

3 жыл бұрын

Same. The speed he hit the wall with is surreal.

@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasefollett4107 I was so concerned about Eric. I looked up “Eric McClure died” because I was curious if he was alive or not. I was 11, so.... thankfully, we did not see Eric die

@AEMoreira81

3 жыл бұрын

@@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT - His quality of life has fallen off a cliff though.

@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT

3 жыл бұрын

@@AEMoreira81 honestly, it really has... it’s like an old IndyCar driver named Salt Walther, but McClure never did any crimes. Except he assaulted his wife. From what I can see, drivers like Salt Walther (his 1973 Indy 500 crash) and Eric McClure suffered so much on their terrible crashes, I believe it affects them as a person. I’m no doctor or psychologist, but that’s what I can assume

@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT

3 жыл бұрын

@GN fortunately, I’ve never seen a fatal crash live. Unfortunately, I hate to see fans see fatal crashes lives

Damn. Just got the note from ESPN that he died yesterday. Sad news. Prayers for his family and his daughters.

RIP Eric McClure. We will miss you. 🙏🙏

RIP Eric. May you rest easy.

Whenever I watch this now, I notice how close McClure was to the end of the safer barrier when he hit it. If he would've hit the concrete wall that would've been horrible.

@NickyD

3 жыл бұрын

would have been fatal

@DavidRSAT

3 жыл бұрын

@@NickyD easily

@aaronkristofer18

3 жыл бұрын

It just goes to show how much chance and luck is involved in the fact that we haven't had a fatal crash since Eric Martin in 2002.

@Sam_Harman

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronkristofer18 and the only reason Eric Martin got killed was because he got hit right in the door with his seatbelts unbuckled

@aaronkristofer18

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sam_Harman His death still irks me. I cannot believe that NASCAR didn't mandate practice spotters until after that race. His death could've been avoided 300%.

Rest Easy Eric. Thank you. You will be missed

Just heard that he passed away. Damn. R.I.P. Eric McClure :(

Sorry to hear that he just passed away. RIP Eric McClure 1978-2021

This definitely had a toll of his health issues that took his life. That’s so sad

everyone clowned him for being the person who crashed on this track but never did say how he was a good driver. rest easy

That car didn't even looked like it slowed down when it impacted that inside wall. Thank goodness for Safer Barriers

@marcusjohnson7441

3 жыл бұрын

It honestly looks like it sped up.

@AEMoreira81

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the throttle hung! That car tested the SAFER barrier to the extreme.

@marcusjohnson7441

3 жыл бұрын

@@AEMoreira81 I was thinking the samething. I can only imagine what would have happened to the 43 instead of the safer barrier. So close.

@dennisbowen452

3 жыл бұрын

makes me wonder if that saved his life that it didnt just stop going that fast. well that and hans device

@billnason7098

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the accelerator stuck because he just kept going faster and faster and faster

I remember watching this live

I feel so bad for his family R.I.P I'm gonna miss him, I met him in real life

RIP Eric McClure. You will be missed.

Man! These drivers could not hold the jocks of past drivers from the 70's/80's/90's! Terrible patience/talent/skill

@beamngracingseries8579

2 жыл бұрын

Well, people and sports unfortunately change, you can’t cling to past and expect it to stay that way

May he rest in peace...he won't be forgotten ✨

I live in the same small town where Eric lived... He was such a cool guy. Everyone knew him and he worked at the McClure dealership

back after hearing about his passing, Rest In Peace Eric McClure

RIP Eric. Sad to hear today.

Sadly he pass away yesterday with multiple health problems over the years.

RIP McClure, heard about it during FS1 Raceday at Kansas last month, prayers to his family

Eric McClure passed away today, RIP.

R.I.P Eric McLure

Rest In Peace Eric. 😔😔😔

remember watching this, I thought he was for sure dead

@kelsimorrison1222

3 жыл бұрын

I thought he was too

@townshipplayer4432

3 жыл бұрын

Not dead

@LP_8723

3 жыл бұрын

well now sadly he is dead may he rest in peace

R.I.P. 🙏

Rest in peace Eric. :(

R.I.P Eric McClure

He sadly passed away today R.I.P

Just heard about the passing of McClure... RIP Eric McClure...

@NoahRonaldo22

3 жыл бұрын

bello

Do you have this full race? There’s not a high quality version on KZread atm

@NascarAllOut

3 жыл бұрын

I'll post the full race Friday and the 2012 Aaron's 499 is on deck for tomorrow.

@kellerm4491

3 жыл бұрын

@@NascarAllOut Nice, thanks man

This was just one of many hard crashes that led to his downward spiral and passing. RIP 🕊🕊

Just saw he passed away. My prayers and condolences to his family 🙏😢

@townshipplayer4432

3 жыл бұрын

Rip

You know it's a bad one when the clean-up takes half an hour.

RIP Eric meclure you will be a memory and a legend throughout nascar

Nobody really mentioning it but I believe Robert Richardson was hurt in this crash too. You can see his foot clearly causing him a lot of pain when he climbs out.

Rest In Peace Eric McClure 😔

Rip Eric McClure you were a great racer and you be missed

RIP McClure...

do the extended version of 2010 elliot sadler's big crash@pocono

Super sad news about fellow Chilhowie, Va native Eric McClure 😢 🙏 😞 RIP Eric my friend. Race forever in heaven bro 🤜🤛

Race in paradise Eric ❤🏁

I don't know which wreck was worse: this one or Newman's Daytona 2020. Just glad that both lived to tell about it though.

@mikequinn900

3 жыл бұрын

Eric is gone now unfortunately :(

@grizzfan08

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikequinn900 Very sad and so very young. But, given the fact that McClure had sustained a ton of concussions over the years, there has been speculation that that may have been the cause.

Rest in Peace Eric

This and the Kentucky crash where you could see him not moving scared the shit out of me. I worry about him due to the amount of concussion he's had.

@mikequinn900

3 жыл бұрын

He passed away yesterday :(

@ECLV3

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikequinn900 I know I can't believe it.

Just was watching that crash few days ago. Damn is one of the worsts head on impacts I've ever seen on Nascar

15:56... McClure hits the safer barrier about 5+ car lengths away from the end of the barrier and into the transition to cement. Results would have been obvious had he hit the cement part... an immediate death instead of 9 years later. RIP Eric

18:22 Look how high the steering column is!

@thephenomenalgarage6707

3 жыл бұрын

Why is it so high? Maybe the saftey crew moved it so they could remove him from the car easier?

@_TEKNOIR_

3 жыл бұрын

@@thephenomenalgarage6707 looks like that was a result of the crash. I think the safety crew cut the roof because the dash was in the way.

@thephenomenalgarage6707

3 жыл бұрын

@@_TEKNOIR_ The saftey crew cut the roof away to pull the driver straight up out of the car. Trying to remove the driver through the window net may injure the driver more and it makes it more difficult because the head rests, and its a very narrow working space.

@ixlr8677

3 жыл бұрын

look how it bent the axle tubes foward.

Rest In Peace

I do remember either seeing this or hearing about it, glad he was ok

My his family be blessed to have peace in their lives after his loss

This crash make McClure life decine

@townshipplayer4432

3 жыл бұрын

11 likes

rest in peace, eric 💙

From what we know now, this crash might have accelerated a disease called Rhabdomyolysis, which causes your muscles to breakdown and look ridged, and unnatural, which leads the broke down muscle to be filtered to the Kidneys, and leading to Kidney Failure. Leading cause, Crush Damage. Man, Eric was one unlucky and lucky person. Race in Paradise Eric

Rip Eric. At 18:22 you can see the shaft for the steering wheel must have been pushed up. Looks like the steering wheel was pushed almost up into the roof

@SouperGoose62

Жыл бұрын

I think the safety crews bent it to make it easier to pull him out of the car

Man. That’s up there with most brutal wrecks of all time. RIP buddy

@evanj2400

3 жыл бұрын

Ty

Rest In Peace buddy💙

RIP Eric

RIP🙏🏼

0:44 now that’s a proper turn left to go right ⬅️

I remember watching this race on tv back in 2012

You just posted about him. Now he's gone.

when McClure was spinning, did he try to brake at all? idk i do not see any tire marks indicating as such, in slow mo it seems like he is even accelerating

I’ve always wondered if they ever thought about building in a removable driver capsule of sorts. Something that can easily be pulled away from the wreckage and then once completely out can easily open to safely remove a driver. They have something similar in racing boats. Those are even water proof. And isn’t the drivers seat removable in F1 cars to be able to be lifted out of the car?

RIP ERIC MCCLURE.

Idk who took a harder hit mcclure or the safety crew man falling coming to check on him

That hit was so hard that like I don’t know how it can feel like that to happen

Jeffrey Earnhardt and Robert Richardson Jr both hit hard as well

Miss seeing him at the busch series races. Miss seeing that (14) Reynolds Wrap race car. Mr. McClure's race car always looked sharp. Fly high sir.

Prayers rip pray for his family

I met someone who knew Eric on a personal level. It tears me up inside knowing that Eric has now been put down. May Eric McClure Rest In Peace…

Rest in Peace Eric McClure

3 whole years since his life was taken away from existence.

And I just learned that he had just passed away RIP

I am here after hearing the depressing news of his death. Rest in peace eric mcclure. You can now race against senna, dale sr and others in heaven.

R.I.P McClure 11/12/1978-02/05/2021