| Patrick Sheltra Gives Thumbs Up To Palm Beach
International Raceway
“Indiantown, Florida Native Gearing Up For “True”
Hometown Race”
JUPITER, Florida (February 2, 2010) - - Before Patrick
Sheltra heads to Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway this
week to participate in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, the
Indiantown, Florida native stopped by Palm Beach (Fla.)
International Raceway Monday to participate in the track’s
“Media Day.”
The 23-year old rising star will participate in an open
ARCA Racing Series (ARS) test at the 11-turn, 2.034-mile
design and FIA Grade II certified road course next Monday,
two days following the “Super Bowl” event for
ARCA at Daytona.
Sheltra spoke with local media, county officials, city
officials, National Football League (NFL) stars and fans
who attended the event despite the adverse weather conditions.
He also climbed into the passenger seat of a Chevrolet Corvette
where he toured the speedway at close to full speed.
The veteran ARCA driver was also the center of attention
with Fox Sports Network (FSN) on Monday talking about Media
Day, the track and ARCA’s inaugural visit.
“The ARCA Racing Series has found a nice home at
Palm Beach International Raceway,” said Sheltra, who
will embrace his fourth full-season of competition in 2010.
“The track layout is very sophisticated mixed in with
a few surprises too. The speeds are going to be a little
faster than our other road course at New Jersey Motorsports
Park, but having a second road course on the schedule is
a great sign for the series.”
He continued, “It was wet on Monday, but I really
had the opportunity to see what the track would be like
should we be forced to race in the rain. We could even test
in the rain next Monday, so to be able to see how the track
reacts to the wet was very beneficial.”
Former Dallas Cowboys and two-time Super Bowl champion
Godfrey Myles spoke with Sheltra about attending the ARCA
Racing Series 150 on February 27 after taking a ride around
the Jupiter, Florida based facility.
“Godfrey was a pretty cool dude,” Sheltra sounded.
“He brought his wife and his little boy and they were
able to take a ride around the track too. His little boy
lit up like a kid in a candy store. You couldn't help but
smile and laugh. I hope Godfrey is able to come back for
the race.”
Sheltra will have a two-week break following his bid at
Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway before the series
takes shape for its second event of the season at his hometown-track
Palm Beach (Fla.) International Raceway. Practice and qualifying
is set for Friday, February 26 with the 150-mile event set
for green flag conditions on the following day shortly after
1:00 p.m. local.
Stay tuned for a revamped web site and several social networking
opportunities to connect with Patrick Sheltra and the Sheltra
Motorsports team but in the mean time for the latest and
marketing partnership opportunities please visit PatrickSheltra.com.
About Sheltra Motorsports:
Sheltra Motorsports (sheltramotorsports.com) is a three-tier
Motorsports operation consisting of dirt and asphalt competition.
Patrick Sheltra, a 23-year old native of Indiantown, Florida
competes in the UMP and WoO (Dirt) Series; while also running
a full schedule in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX
and Menards (No. 60) and a limited schedule in the NASCAR
Nationwide Series. Sheltra Motorsports ownership is combined
of Richard, Grace and Patrick Sheltra. The team is headquartered
in Indiantown, Florida with additional operations in Richmond,
Indiana and Mooresville, North Carolina.
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:
Chris Knight, Sheltra Motorsports
P: 239.834.9797
E: chris@patricksheltra.com |
