Patrick Sheltra Leaving An Impact In Hometown Again

Topics:  Patrick Sheltra

Chris Knight
Sheltra Motorsports
May 6, 2010

INDIANTOWN, Florida (May 6, 2010) - - ARCA Racing Series (ARS) driver Patrick Sheltra continues to make a difference off the track as the 23-year old rising star donated several items to the upcoming Boys & Girls Club annual “Send A Kid to Summer Camp” Golf tournament at the Indianwood Golf & Country Club in his hometown of Indiantown, Florida set for this Saturday, May 8, 2010.

Sheltra, himself is a long-time supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of Indiantown is planning to make a personal appearance at the event this weekend.

“I haven’t forgotten where I come from,” said Sheltra, who currently sits third in the ARCA Racing Series point standings following his runner-up finish in the most recent ARS event at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway on April 23. “To bring a smile to kids’ faces let alone be considered a role model is an indescribable feeling. It really makes you see the true reward of what we (drivers) do.”

Lt. Forrest Yingling, a Patrol Lieutenant for the Martin County Sheriff’s department and member of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Indiantown expressed his gratitude for Sheltra’s involvement with the function.

“I would like to personally thank Patrick (Sheltra) and Sheltra Motorsports for their help and support of the upcoming Boys & Girls Club annual Golf tournament. You have to love Patrick’s character and concern for the local organizations that teach and mentor the children of this community,” he said.

Yingling continued, “Growing up in Indiantown, Patrick is all too familiar with the missed opportunities that this rural farming and cattle area sometimes brings to families. He has not stepped out of bounds nor forgotten his roots. He has used his opportunities to make something of himself and give back in return. He is an incredible young man.”

Sheltra who floats between Mooresville, North Carolina and Indiantown, Florida during race season visited the YMCA of Indiantown in February to sign autographs, take pictures and answers questions from the local youngsters before competing in the Tire Kingdom 150 presented by ModSpace at Palm Beach (Fla.) International Raceway where the ARCA pro scored one of his five consecutive top-10 finishes this season.

Spots are still available for the Boys & Girls Club “Send A Kid to Summer Camp” Golf tournament which is set for this Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the Indianwood Golf & Country Club (14574 S.W. Rake Drive, Indiantown, Florida 34956). Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with tee-off set to launch at 8:00 a.m. The event includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, lunch and an awards ceremony. For further information please contact Juliet Ciaravino at 772.545.1255.

In four years of full-time competition, Sheltra has 72 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards starts to his credit with one career victory at Salem Speedway (April 2009). During his ARCA tenure, Sheltra has accumulated 13 top-fives and posted 27 top-10 finishes. A third place qualifying effort at Rockingham Speedway (April 2009) is Sheltra’s best time trials efforts to date. He has controlled the ARCA field six times for 148 laps.

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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.

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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:
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PHONE: 239.834.9797 or 239.214.1083
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