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Eric McClure released from Alabama hospital

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Authorities transport Eric McClure to a medical helicopter after a multi-vehicle wreck during the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)

(AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) NASCAR driver Eric McClure has been released from an Alabama hospital on Monday, two days after he was injured in a crash at Talladega Superspeedway.

McClure was airflifted to UAB Medical Center in Birmingham following Saturday's crash in the Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

His team said Monday that McClure suffered a concussion and internal bruising in the accident. A statement says he's expected to make a full recovery, but will visit with specialists this week regarding his injuries.

McClure will hold a press conference on Friday at Darlington Raceway.

Updated May 7, 2012

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