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Eric McClure, driver of the No. 14 Hefty®/Reynolds Wrap® Toyota, is stable and alert following a late-race incident yesterday (Saturday) during the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Talladega Superspeedway.

He is undergoing tests and remains under observation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital.

McClure and his family would like to express their thanks to the NASCAR community for their thoughts, support and concern.

The team will release any updates as they occur.

SUNDAY EVENING UPDATE
Eric McClure, driver of the No. 14 Hefty®/Reynolds Wrap® Toyota, will remain hospitalized overnight for further observation at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

The team will release updates as they occur.

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Eric McClure, driver of the No. 14 Hefty®/Reynolds Wrap® Toyota, was transported to the University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital earlier this afternoon following a late race incident during the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Eric is awake, alert and talking to family members. He is being kept overnight for further observation.

More updates will be released once they occur.

Katie Kenseth crashed while practicing for the Oct. 15 charity “Better Half Dash” before the Sprint Cup Series race that evening. She is one of many wives and girlfriends scheduled to drive in this race.  She was taken to the hospital and later released.  Here is what Matt had to say on his Twitter account.

matt_kenseth17 Matt Kenseth
She said that was the shortest racing career in history!

Penske Racing Statement

“Brad Keselowski was involved in an accident today at Road Atlanta while testing. He was transported to an Atlanta area hospital for further evaluation. Brad was able to exit the car under his own power, but as a precautionary measure was taken to the hospital. Penske Racing will provide further communication as details become known.”

UPDATE: Brad Keselowski doing fine, according to @Keselowski