While much of the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway was focused on IZOD IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick stock-car debut, Indiantown, Florida native Patrick Sheltra gave her exposure a run for the money and thanks to an impressive performance he was able to deflect some of the exposure and create some buzz at the “World Center of Racing.”

After practicing in the top-10 on Thursday, Sheltra qualified his No. 60 PowerTrac Machinery Dodge Charger into the 11th position on Friday morning. Rain forced the cancellation of final practice Friday evening but the Sheltra Motorsports team led by veteran Crew Chief Jon Wolfe were confident in their machine.

At the start of the season opener, Sheltra quickly positioned himself into the top-10 and had began tucking his way through the running order before on lap five, the No. 60 machine broke loose in turn three with “Mr. Showtime” as he’s called in the garage making a brilliant save. A lap later, a multi-car crash ensued behind Sheltra which took out several of the race’s top-contenders. [more]

ARCA Racing Series veteran driver Patrick Sheltra had to wait nearly two and a half hours after going out 15th Friday morning to determine his starting position for tomorrow’s Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona. When the 52nd car driven by Lance Fenton crossed the start-finish line, Sheltra had officially locked himself into the 11th place starting position, tying a career best for the Indiantown, Florida native on a superspeedway.

Last April, Sheltra in the same machine qualified 11th at Talladega (Ala.) Speedway. Friday’s effort though beats his previous best qualifying run at the 2.5-mile superspeedway by five positions from last February. Sheltra’s lap of 50.059 seconds at 179.788 miles per hour awarded the 23-year old rising star with his third career start at the “World Center of Racing.” [more]

Patrick Sheltra steered his No. 60 PowerTrac Machinery Dodge Charger to the sixth fastest time overall during Thursday’s four hour and fifty minute practice session giving his Mooresville North Carolina-based team high hopes for Saturday’s Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

In the same Dodge Charger that Sheltra piloted last April at Talladega (Ala.) Speedway, the Indiantown, Florida native whipped his Grace Sheltra owned machine around the 2.5-mile superspeedway to a time of 49.612 seconds at 181.408 miles per hour. In session one which was concluded about half-way during the lengthy practice effort, Sheltra clocked his neon green and camouflage machine into the ninth position.

"Our PowerTrac Dodge is really good. We didn't have to play with it a whole today. The car handles real well all by itself and the little drafting we did today, I didn't have one complaint,” Sheltra said. “We're going to qualify somewhere between eighth and 12th, I think tomorrow (Friday) but come race day, we're going to have a shot at winning this thing. I just have to thank Jon (Wolfe, crew chief) and all of the guys for working real hard. I'm really looking forward to the rest of the weekend." [more]

Officials from Sheltra Motorsports announced today that longtime supporter BuckedUpApparel.com will continue their association with the veteran ARCA Racing Series team by aligning with the organization as a associate marketing partner for Saturday’s Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

BuckedUpApparel.com continues their relationship with driver Patrick Sheltra after the Indiantown, Florida native took the “hunting” theme organization to a runner-up finish in their first outing at Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway last April.

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. [more]

Indiantown Marina for the third consecutive year will join Sheltra Motorsports and driver Patrick Sheltra as a associate marketing partner for Saturday’s Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway.

Boasting it’s “Stay the Night or Stay Forever” campaign, Indiantown Marina consists of 28 acres of fun and relaxation in a quiet serene atmosphere. Indiantown Marina is located on the St. Lucie Canal which links Stuart (Florida) on the East Coast to Fort Myers (Florida) on the West Coast via Lake Okeechobee on the Calloosahatchee River.

“We continue to be appreciative to Scott Watson and Indiantown Marina for all of their support this weekend and in the past,” said driver Patrick Sheltra. “Their dedication to our team means the world to me and my guys. We know that they will be some of our biggest cheerleaders on Saturday and we hope we can bring our hometown supporter a great finish.” [more]

When Patrick Sheltra straps in to his No. 60 PowerTrac Machinery Dodge Charger Saturday afternoon at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, there is little thought that the Indiantown, Florida native won’t have a co-pilot in his bid for his first career ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards superspeedway victory.

The Sheltra Motorsports team will celebrate the life of six-year old Nicholas Batchelor who perished in off-road utility vehicle accident on January 16. Batchelor was a native of Indiantown, Florida the hometown of the ARCA veteran.

Praised as a little boy who touched everyone’s heart, Sheltra will race in his honor celebrating his life and accomplishments. By his family and friends in Indiantown, Batchelor will remembered as a youngster with strong wit, an avid outdoorsman, a renowned story teller and an astonishing ability to charm. [more]

Before Patrick Sheltra heads to Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway this week to participate in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, the Indiantown, Florida native stopped by Palm Beach (Fla.) International Raceway Monday to participate in the track’s “Media Day.”

The 23-year old rising star will participate in an open ARCA Racing Series (ARS) test at the 11-turn, 2.034-mile design and FIA Grade II certified road course next Monday, two days following the “Super Bowl” event for ARCA at Daytona.

Sheltra spoke with local media, county officials, city officials, National Football League (NFL) stars and fans who attended the event despite the adverse weather conditions. He also climbed into the passenger seat of a Chevrolet Corvette where he toured the speedway at close to full speed. The veteran ARCA driver was also the center of attention with Fox Sports Network (FSN) on Monday talking about Media Day, the track and ARCA’s inaugural visit. [more]

Officials from Miami, Florida-based PowerTrac Machinery and Sheltra Motorsports jointly announced today that PowerTrac will join the veteran ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards team as the primary marketing partner of the team’s No. 60 Dodge Charger entry for Saturday’s Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

The event will be the first alignment for PowerTrac in the Motorsports arena set to take place at the “World Center of Racing” for the series “Super Bowl” event. PowerTrac represents over 50 years as a worldwide buyer and seller of heavy construction and earthmoving equipment, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of R. Udelson, Inc. PowerTrac sells construction equipment for roads and highway construction, mining, forestry, waste disposal, land clearing, site development, quarry, agriculture, pipeline and building construction.

They specialize in CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Volvo, LongReach, Dynapac, Case, Ingersoll-Rand, Terex, Titan and other manufacturers. They also carry a full line of dozers, loaders, artic rear dumps, excavators, graders, compactors, water equipment, hydraulic hammers, lowboy trailers, service and mechanics trucks. [more]