Patrick Sheltra Aims For Victory In DuQuoin

Patrick Sheltra Aims For Victory  In DuQuoin  

DuQuoin, Illinois (August 31, 2007) - - Welcome back to  my turf again.  
As the ARCA RE/MAX Series returns  to the dirt for their Labor Day tradition 
at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds the  entry list is looking stout, but one of 
the sleepers for the Southern Illinois 100 has to be Patrick  Sheltra. 
Sheltra returns to the dirt on the  heels of his outstanding third place 
finish at the Illinois State Fairgrounds  (Springfield)  last month. The 16th 
event of the season was the 3400-pound debut of  the dirt late model phenomenon’s 
advance to one-mile clay paved track in a stock  car.  
Since then, Sheltra has  concentrated on the diverse racing schedule but the 
21-year old rising star  couldn’t help notice the return trip to the dirt on a 
annual  holiday celebrated all over the world that resulted from efforts of 
the labour  union movement, to celebrate the economic and social achievements 
of  workers. 
“I’m psyched about going back to  the dirt,�?? said Sheltra, an ARCA RE/MAX 
Series rookie. “We had a flawless run at  Springfield last  month just came up 
two positions short. We’re going into DuQuoin not holding  anything back and 
looking to grab a win on the dirt.�?? 
Sheltra, nicknamed “Mr. Showtime�??  knows he’s facing some tough competition 
on Monday, but that doesn’t seem to  faze or even bother the talented 
wheelman. 
“DuQuoin is going to be a lot more  challenging than Springfield, but that’s 
fine with me. Racing is  all about competition and I am all about that. There’
s going to plenty of dirt  track aces on the track with me on Monday. They 
are going to be tough, that’s no  secret, but that doesn’t rattle me at all. I 
have a great team and we know what  we’re capable of. We’re bringing the same 
car we had at Springfield, so that gives  me even more confidence about my 
second trip to the dirt.�??   
When asked about the diverse ARCA  RE/MAX Series schedule, Sheltra offered, “
That’s why I am here. The schedule  that the ARCA RE/MAX Series provides 
benefits several different types of  drivers. Places like Pocono Raceway or Gateway 
benefit road racing aces. Tracks  like Springfield  or DuQuoin play into the 
hands of dirt track masterminds and the other tracks  have the opportunity to 
benefit any type of  driver. For me it doesn’t get any  better.�?? 
He continued, “We’re in the  stretch of three races in eight days and that’s 
pretty challenging. In addition  to the ARCA Series, I’m also keeping my dirt 
track car plenty busy, but it’s  very helpful. The more time I’m behind the 
wheel of a car, the more I’m focused  as a driver. We’re trying to leave our 
mark in the ARCA series as we begin to  wind down the season, the Southern 
Illinois 100  is another opportunity to do that.�?? 
Labor Day is known in the  United  States as a day of relaxation, barbecues 
and  fellowship but Labor Day means a whole lot more for the driver of the 
Sheltra  Motorsports team.  
“Labor Day is a day to celebrate  the workers. But I don’t call my guys 
workers, I call them teammates. Without  them, I would not be racing at all, let 
alone Labor Day. It’s because of them  we’ve made the progress we have this 
season and I don’t forget that. I want to  award them with a victory Monday 
afternoon, that’s the biggest gift any driver  can give their team on Labor Day.�?? 
 
Continuing  their sponsorship of Sheltra's No. 60 entry this weekend is CP 
Concrete  Products, US Construction, SawHorse Outfitters, Brady Ranch and  
FloraGanics. 
The Southern  Illinois 100 (100  laps/100 miles) is the 19th of 23 races on 
the 2007 ARCA RE/MAX  Series schedule. The 25th ARCA race held at the DuQuoin 
State  Fairgrounds is a one day show. Practice begins Monday, September 3 with 
an hour  practice session planned from 9:00am-10:00am. ARCA  SIM Factory pole 
qualifying is set for later in the morning at 11:00am Local  Time. The event 
will take the green flag shortly after 1:00pm Local Time. The  race will not be 
televised but additional race coverage is available online at 
_arcaracing.com_ (http://www.arcaracing.com/) .   
For  more on Patrick Sheltra, please visit _PatrickSheltra.com_ 
(http://www.patricksheltra.com/)  
Patrick  Sheltra, Sheltra Motorsports, DuQuoin  State  Fairgrounds,   
Notes  of Interest: 
    *   Sheltra  sits sixth in the ARCA championship standings and third in 
the ARCA RE/MAX  Series Rookie-of-the-Year standings despite missing the season 
opener at  Daytona International Speedway in February.
·        Patrick  Sheltra will make his 20th career ARCA RE/MAX Series start 
on Monday.  
·        Patrick  Sheltra is a native of Indiantown, Florida  
    *   The  DuQuoin State Fairgrounds marks the 14th new track that Patrick  
Sheltra will compete on in 2007. Aside from Pocono  Raceway, Michigan 
International  Speedway and  Chicagoland Speedway, Sheltra’s 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series 
has been filled with  inaugural debuts. 
MEDIA  CONTACT: 
NAME: Chris  Knight, Sheltra Motorsports   
PHONE: 239.834.9797 
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