Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant Unites With Sheltra Motorsports For Berlin Raceway

Topics:  Patrick Sheltra, Berlin ARCA 200

Chris Knight
Sheltra Motorsports
July 21, 2008

“Holland, Michigan Establishment To Adorn No. 60 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS”

HOLLAND, Michigan (July 21, 2008) - - Officials from Sheltra Motorsports announced today that Holland, Michigan based Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant will join the Whitesville, Kentucky ARCA RE/MAX Series organization as the primary marketing partner for the No. 60 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and driver Patrick Sheltra for Saturday’s Berlin ARCA 200 at Berlin Raceway.

Sitting on the shores of Lake Macatawa and being downtown Holland’s only waterfront restaurant, Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant offers family friendly casual dining, waterfront views, indoor and outdoor dining, banquet facilities, catering services and a convenient full menu takeout.

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurants mission has always been about creating an atmosphere that reminds their patrons of simpler times, vacations on the lake and carefree summer days. Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant and their chefs buy the best ingredients, use time tested methods and expert craftsmanship, avoid shortcuts, trends and fads in preparing your meals. The focus is placed on preparing phenomenal food, creating a fun and friendly atmosphere inside and out.

Additionally, Sheltra Motorsports will promote the Runabout Lounge located exclusively at Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant. Holding up to 70 customers, including 20 bar stools; the Runabout Lounge offers a wide variety of entertainment providing the perfect atmosphere for its diversity of patrons. The Runabout Lounge is a place where live entertainment is scheduled every Tuesday nights and on weekends and patrons come for views of Lake Macatawa.

“We are excited about this partnership with Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant,” said Sheltra, who finished fourth in his first trip to Berlin Raceway in 2007. “Berlin Raceway is a track we feel that we can win at. What a victory it would be not only for our team but for the great people at Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant. We’re thankful for the opportunity to partner with them and we’re looking forward to a strong race.”

Joe Walsh, President and Owner of Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant offered, “We’re excited to join Sheltra Motorsports for the Berlin ARCA 200. I’m looking forward to promoting the racing industry locally, especially with a family that I’ve had great business ventures for many years. We’re looking forward to seeing our car up front on Saturday night.”

Harbor Humane Society, the official charity of Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant will also sport their logo on Sheltra’s No. 60 green machine. Harbor Humane Society joins Shriner’s Hospital for Children, one of Sheltra Motorsports charities for the team’s second trip to legendary short track.

Before Sheltra turns his concentration over to the 12th event on the 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series schedule, Sheltra will sign autographs at Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant on Friday, July 25th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant is located at 216 VanRaalte Avenue in Holland, Michigan. For information, please call 616.396.0600.

The Berlin ARCA 200 (88 miles/200 laps) is the 12th of 21 events on the 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series schedule. The Marne, Michigan event is a one-day show. Practice begins Saturday, July 26 with an hour and half practice session planned from 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. ARCA SIM Factory pole qualifying is slated to begin at 5:00 p.m. A live on-track autograph session will follow from 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. The field will take the green flag later that evening shortly after 8:30 p.m. The race will not be televised however additional race coverage including live timing and scoring will be available online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

Sheltra Motorsports Quick Facts:

Team Name: Sheltra Motorsports, No. 60 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Driver: Patrick Sheltra, Indiantown, Florida

Car Owner: Grace Sheltra, Indiantown, Florida

Marketing Partners: Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant, Groupe Beton Brunet, Ferguson Pipe Enterprises, Inc, FloraGanics, American Concrete Industries, Inc, The Casite Company, J&S Bulk Transportation, Inc., US Construction Supply Corp., CP Concrete Products of the Palm Beaches, Martin County Petroleum, Sheltra & Son Construction, Sheltra Cattle Company, Recycling Services, Aaron’s Outdoors, Indiantown Marina, All About Flowers, Speed Media, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, DMC Graphics and Purcell Tire & Rubber.

Crew Chief: John Hayden

Team Manager: Keith Strunk

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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:

NAME: Chris Knight, Sheltra Motorsports
PHONE: 239.834.9797 or 830.261.1215
EMAIL: knight849@aol.com