Sheltra Motorsports “Bucked Up” For Rockingham

Topics:  Patrick Sheltra, Carolina 200

Chris Knight
Sheltra Motorsports
April 14, 2009

ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina (April 14, 2009) - - Officials from Sheltra Motorsports announced today the signing of BuckedUpApparel.com as it’s primary marketing partner for Sunday’s ARCA RE/MAX Carolina 200 at Rockingham Speedway.

Founded in 2005, The BuckedUp “Antlers with Attitude” brand engages the spirit of outdoor enthusiast of all ages. Their customers are brand loyal, and are skilled in their sports. BuckedUp has found that they are passionate about their families, their friends, and their communities. They want to make a unique statement with their apparel and they also want it to be fashion forward in regards to design, fabric, and message.

The growing garment company specializes in Hunting and Fashion apparel. They are currently promoting and selling their products in all 50 states and Canada. Currently, their biggest retail customer is Gander Mountain with their line also available in stores from Texas, throughout the Southeast and reach as far as New York.

Sunday’s ARCA RE/MAX Series event marks the first partnership with a Motorsports affiliated organization. Driver Patrick Sheltra enters the third race of the season on the heels of his first career victory at Salem Speedway two weeks ago.

“This match fits me perfectly,” said Sheltra, in regards to his new affiliation with BuckedUpApparel.com. As everyone knows I’m an avid hunter at heart, so to be able to promote a growing company that carries swift and slick apparel like they do is truly a perfect match for this race team.”

“We at BuckedUp Apparel are excited to have the chance to team up with Patrick Sheltra and the Sheltra Motorsports team for the ARCA RE/MAX Carolina 200 at Rockingham Speedway,” said BuckedUp President John Emerson. “We LOVE the sport and feel that having Patrick and the Sheltra Motorsports team join forces with BuckedUp Apparel and our "Antlers with Attitude" slogan will start a huge excitement for all the fans! After his victory at Salem Speedway we feel Patrick is going to be a crowd favorite!”

As an extra incentive for its customers BuckedUp is offering a 15 percent discount for customers who purchase merchandise through their web site by using the promotional code “Sheltra.” Customers will also receive a free decal as a bonus.

The BuckedUp “Antlers with Attitude” signage will also be displayed on the team’s show car in Friday’s ThunderFest in downtown Rockingham (North Carolina). The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Sheltra scheduled to make an appearance to sign autographs and take pictures with fans from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

In addition to running a full ARCA RE/MAX Series schedule this year, Sheltra will also run a limited dirt schedule and also plans to run selected NASCAR Nationwide Series events with his Whitesville, Kentucky based Sheltra Motorsports team.

To grab your official BuckedUp Apparel, please log onto BuckedUpShirts.com or BuckedUpApparel.com.

For more on Patrick Sheltra, 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 22-year old native of Indiantown , Florida competes in the UMP and WoO (Dirt) Series; while also running a full schedule in the ARCA RE/MAX Series (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 Whitesville , Kentucky .

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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:

NAME: Chris Knight, Sheltra Motorsports
PHONE: 239.834.9797 or 239.214.1083
EMAIL: chris@patricksheltra.com