Patrick Sheltra Comments On Upcoming Danica Patrick ARCA Entrance

Patrick Sheltra Comments On  Upcoming Danica Patrick ARCA Entrance  
INDIANTOWN,  Florida (December 10, 2009) - - The  question has been 
answered. After months of speculation, IZOD IndyCar Series  star Danica Patrick 
announced this week her plans to run a limited stock-car  schedule with the 
primary focus being on the NASCAR Nationwide Series for 2010  and 2011 with JR 
Motorsports (JRM).  
However,  before Patrick enters the NASCAR Nationwide Series, she’ll first 
tackle the ARCA  Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards which is 
often referred as the  stepping-stone to NASCAR.  
Patrick  will join veteran ARCA driver Patrick Sheltra, his Sheltra 
Motorsports team and  not to mention a healthy and impressive plethora of other 
drivers and teams  expected to partake in the three-day open test session at 
Daytona (Fla.)  International Speedway beginning on Friday December 18 and 
concluding on Sunday  December 20, preparing for next year’s season opener.   
Sheltra,  who just concluded his three consecutive season of ARCA 
competition commented on  the recent announcement while also giving his opinion on 
his expectations for  Patrick for the test and next season’s Lucas Oil Slick 
Mist 200 at Daytona set  for Saturday, February 6, 2010.  
Sheltra’s  statement will also be featured in an expected upcoming 
commentary article on _ARCARacing.com_ (http://www.arcaracing.com/) .  
PATRICK  SHELTRA, No. 60 Buffalo Wings & Rings Dodge Charger: "I'm  excited 
to have Danica Patrick be a part of the ARCA Racing Series whether  if it's 
for one race, five races or a full-season. I know she is going to  bring a 
lot of publicity to the series and that in-turn should bring publicity  to 
the other drivers competing on the tour. Obviously, she has a lot on her  
plate and everyone has high expectations for her but I'm going to do anything I 
 can to help her (if she wants it). The move from me from dirt to stock 
cars was  massive and I'm sure the transition from IndyCar to stock-cars won't 
be a piece  of cake either.  
For  any driver making their debut at Daytona will be no easy task. I know 
she is used to speed but there is a big difference between the two series. I 
don't know  if she will& fully understand the draft in a stock-car compared 
to an  IndyCar. I will be watching her and her team very closely at the 
test next  weekend. She really needs to with the help of JR Motorsports get a 
good feel for  the car. She may not be my first choice to draft with for the 
race in February  but when push-comes to shove, she will have a good car and 
as a team we're going  to have to look at her as a possible drafting 
partner. I just hope she  understands how the draft works and how to use it 
appropriately when it's go  time. I think if she can go out there for the test and 
the race and learn, talk  to the some of the experienced ARCA drivers and 
don't do anything over her  head, she'll have a successful stockcar debut. 
Finally,  I've been listening, reading and hearing about all the 
controversy about Danica  Patrick making the move to ARCA and NASCAR. Here's my two 
cents. She is not  afraid. She is coming here with an open-mind and if she 
makes it, she  won't be the first or the last to make the transition 
successfully. If she  doesn't make it, she at least tried and again, she won't be the 
first nor the  last to make a jump from another form of Motorsports and not 
succeed.  Nonetheless, I wish her all the best."  
For  more on Patrick Sheltra, the Sheltra Motorsports team and marketing 
partnership  opportunities please visit  _PatrickSheltra.com_ 
(http://www.patricksheltra.com/) .  
For  additional input on Buffalo Wings & Rings, please connect to 
_Buffalowingsandrings.com_ (http://www.buffalowingsandrings.com/)  or call  
513.831.WING. 
About  Sheltra Motorsports: 
Sheltra  Motorsports (_sheltramotorsports.com_ 
(http://www.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 Whitesville, Kentucky.  
About  Buffalo Wings & Rings: 
Buffalo  Wings & Rings is the fastest-growing privately owned franchised 
chain of  restaurants in the nation serving Buffalo-style chicken wings, onion 
rings,  burgers, chicken and salads. Founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio, 
Buffalo Wings  & Rings operates franchised restaurants throughout the United 
States.  Buffalo Wings & Rings was ranked the  No. 1 fastest growing 
restaurant chain nationwide in the July 2008 issue of Restaurant Business, and 
ranked in the  top 500 franchises in the January 2009 issue of Entrepreneur.  
For more information, visit _buffalowingsandrings.com_ 
(http://www.buffalowingsandrings.com/)  or call 513-831-WING. 
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