Jeff McClure
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Jeff McClureJeff McClure (born January 22, 1967 in Harrisburg, North Carolina
. He is a former NASCAR
driver, having racing multiple years in all three major series.
. He did finish the race, however, it was only a 31st place finish.
Busch Series
McClure made his Busch debut in 1988, running his own #83 Oldsmobile in four races. His series debut came at Nazareth
, falling out due to an engine failure. McClure's finishes improved drastically every race and by the race at Langley
, McClure earned his best finish of the year in 18th. Also, his best start of the year ended up 12th at Myrtle Beach
.
McClure made two starts in 1989. He finished 19th at Charlotte
and 25th at Rockingham
.
McClure had one start in 1990. He started 41st at Daytona
, but was caught up in a late crash. However, McClure still managed 22nd and the season opener at Daytona would prove to be his only 1990 start.
McClure returned after a six year hiatus in 1996, running three races for Moy Racing
. After finishing 26th and 31st, McClure finished 16th at the Milwaukee Mile
. It would prove to be his best career finish in the series.
McClure was then invited back for ten races in 1997 for Moy. McClure's team struggled in his starts. His best start was 32nd and best finish was 23rd at Las Vegas
. The poor results can be explained to his five DNFs in ten starts.
Craftsman Truck Series
McClure reappeared on the NASCAR scene in 2000, running three CTS races for Albernaz Racing. He started 29th and finished 26th at Portland
. His next start at Texas
proved to be his best. He was 21st in that race. At Nazareth
, McClure earned his best career start of 28th and looked to be in good shape for bettering his previous starts. However, a late engine failure ended his CTS career in 23rd.
McClure has not raced in major NASCAR since that Nazareth start in 2000.
Harrisburg, North Carolina
Harrisburg, a northeastern suburb of Charlotte, is a town in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,819 at the 2008 census.-Geography:Harrisburg is located at ....
. He is a former NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver, having racing multiple years in all three major series.
Nextel Cup Series
McClure only made one career start in NASCAR's elite series and it came in 1992. He qualified the Jim Rosenblum Racing 39th at MichiganMichigan International Speedway
Michigan International Speedway is a two-mile moderate-banked D-shaped superspeedway located off U.S. Highway 12 on more than in Brooklyn, in the scenic Irish Hills area of southeastern Michigan. The track is used primarily for NASCAR events. It is sometimes known as a "sister track" to Texas...
. He did finish the race, however, it was only a 31st place finish.
Busch SeriesBusch SeriesThe NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
McClure made his Busch debut in 1988, running his own #83 Oldsmobile in four races. His series debut came at NazarethNazareth Speedway
Nazareth Speedway was an auto racing track in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania which operated from 1910 to 2004. The track is often associated with local drivers Mario and Michael Andretti. It was associated with Frankie Schneider in its earlier dirt track history....
, falling out due to an engine failure. McClure's finishes improved drastically every race and by the race at Langley
Langley Speedway
Langley Speedway may refer to a number of racetracks:*Langley Speedway , Langley, British Columbia...
, McClure earned his best finish of the year in 18th. Also, his best start of the year ended up 12th at Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach Speedway
The Myrtle Beach Speedway, originally named Rambi Raceway, was built in 1958 and is located on U.S. Route 501 near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.The speedway is a semi-banked asphaltic oval track that spans...
.
McClure made two starts in 1989. He finished 19th at Charlotte
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway is a motorsports complex located in Concord, North Carolina, United States 13 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. The complex features a quad oval track that hosts NASCAR racing including the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend and the Sprint All-Star Race...
and 25th at Rockingham
North Carolina Speedway
Rockingham Speedway, formerly North Carolina Motor Speedway and later North Carolina Speedway is a racetrack located near Rockingham, North Carolina...
.
McClure had one start in 1990. He started 41st at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, Grand-Am and Motocross...
, but was caught up in a late crash. However, McClure still managed 22nd and the season opener at Daytona would prove to be his only 1990 start.
McClure returned after a six year hiatus in 1996, running three races for Moy Racing
Moy Racing
Moy Racing was an auto racing team owned by former Ford Motor Company employee Joseph Reilly which fielded entries in the NASCAR Busch Series. Drivers who piloted the Moy Racing Ford included Jimmy Kitchens, Andy Kirby, Carl Long , Bruce Bechtel, Dana White, Brad Teague, Ed Berrier, Donnie...
. After finishing 26th and 31st, McClure finished 16th at the Milwaukee Mile
Milwaukee Mile
The Milwaukee Mile is a -long oval race track in West Allis, Wisconsin that seats about 40,000 spectators. It operated as a dirt track until 1953. The track was paved in 1954....
. It would prove to be his best career finish in the series.
McClure was then invited back for ten races in 1997 for Moy. McClure's team struggled in his starts. His best start was 32nd and best finish was 23rd at Las Vegas
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, located in Clark County, Nevada near Las Vegas, is a complex of multiple tracks for automobile racing. The complex is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.-History:...
. The poor results can be explained to his five DNFs in ten starts.
Craftsman Truck SeriesCraftsman Truck SeriesThe NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing...
McClure reappeared on the NASCAR scene in 2000, running three CTS races for Albernaz Racing. He started 29th and finished 26th at PortlandPortland International Raceway
Portland International Raceway is located in Portland, Oregon, USA's, Delta Park complex on the former site of Vanport, just south of the Columbia River. It is west of a light rail station and less than a mile west of Interstate 5....
. His next start at Texas
Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Motor Speedway is a speedway located in the northernmost portion of the U.S. city of Fort Worth, Texas – the portion located in Denton County, Texas....
proved to be his best. He was 21st in that race. At Nazareth
Nazareth Speedway
Nazareth Speedway was an auto racing track in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania which operated from 1910 to 2004. The track is often associated with local drivers Mario and Michael Andretti. It was associated with Frankie Schneider in its earlier dirt track history....
, McClure earned his best career start of 28th and looked to be in good shape for bettering his previous starts. However, a late engine failure ended his CTS career in 23rd.
McClure has not raced in major NASCAR since that Nazareth start in 2000.