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Sheltra Motorsports Pairs with Milka Duno for the Running of Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway

Set to hit the track in ARCA test session at Daytona January 11-13
 
MOORESVILLE, N.C.  (January 10, 2011) – Sheltra Motorsports, the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menard’s Champion, has signed Milka Duno to run the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway (DIS).  Duno, a driver in the IndyCar Series, will begin her foray with Sheltra Motorsports piloting the No. 63 Dodge Charger at the newly-repaved Daytona International Speedway for three days of ARCA Racing Series testing January 11-13.
 
Champion crew chief, Jon Wolfe, will work with Duno throughout the test session to get her comfortable, fast and ready for the ARCA Racing Series season opener at DIS on February 12th.
 
“This is truly an exciting opportunity for all of us at Sheltra Motorsports.” said Wolfe. “We are aiming to carry our momentum of the 2010 championship season into 2011”. 
 
“We are really excited to have the opportunity to work with Milka in Daytona and to give her a shot at being the first female to win a major event in stock car racing.” Sheltra said.  “Our goal is to get her comfortable at the test, and I have no doubt she will have a great performance in the race.”
 
Brandon Hinson, owner of Hinson Sports Management and Director of Marketing for Sheltra Motorsports, has been working with Duno’s team for several months to bring the Venezuelan driver to Sheltra Motorsports.  “We made the commitment to give her the best equipment and opportunity possible to be successful.” Hinson said.  “I believe that when she gets behind the wheel of the No. 63 this week, it will be the beginning of a great year for Milka.”
 
“I’m very excited and grateful for this opportunity to test with the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menard’s Championship winning team,” said Duno. “Patrick, Jon and Brandon head a very skilled and dedicated organization and having met with them and visited their facility it is easy to see why they are the 2010 champions!”
 
Sheltra Motorsports has worked all off-season to have a multi-car program in 2011, and things are beginning to shape up to make that a reality. More announcements are set to be made in the coming weeks.
 
Additional information about Milka Duno’s 2011 season will also become available in the next several weeks.
 
Multiple cost effective partnerships are available with Sheltra Motorsports for the 2011 season.  Please contact Brandon Hinson, Director of Marketing, at bhinson99@aol.com, for more information.
 
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About Sheltra Motorsports:
Sheltra Motorsports, established in 2007, is in the midst of its fifth season of ARCA Racing Series competition.  Owned by Florida-native, Patrick Sheltra, the owner-driver team captured the 2010 ARCA Racing Series driver and owner’s championship titles on the strength of two wins, 12 top-fives and 17 top-10 finishes in 20 events.  Sheltra Motorsports is headquartered in Mooresville, N.C., with additional operations in Indiana and Florida.  For more information, visit www.sheltramotorsports.com.
 
About Milka Duno:
Duno has eight major race wins in the highest classes (Prototype) in the American Le Mans Series and Rolex Series and the highest finish ever by a female driver (2nd Place) in the Rolex 24 at Daytona in the 48-year history of the race. Duno has been competing in the IndyCar Series since 2007. Off the track, Duno is a certified Naval Engineer who holds four master’s degrees, earning the last three simultaneously.  Duno is also working through her “Milka Way” program to inspire youth to “Aim for the Stars” and achieve academic excellence. For more information, visit www.milkaduno.com.

Bear Rzesnowiecky Wins “Top Driver” of Richard Petty’s Driver Search III

Las Vegas, NV native to compete in spring 2011 ARCA event
 
(Concord, NC.) December 10, 2010 – Racers from across the United States and Puerto Rico arrived in the Charlotte area this week on a quest to show off their racing chops and, ultimately, take the prize of “Top Driver” in Richard Petty’s Driver Search III, earning the opportunity to qualify for an ARCA race in Spring 2011.

Following four days of intense competition at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord Speedway, and Carolina Motorsports Park it was Las Vegas, NV native Bear Rzesnowiecky, an eighteen year-old late model racer, who took the honors.

Rzesnowiecky’s performance earned him the opportunity to race the No. 96 Richard Petty’s Driver Search Dodge in an upcoming ARCA Racing Series event next spring. His car, crew, and equipment will be provided by Petty Holdings LLC.

“This is unbelievable,” said Rzesnowiecky. “The competition this week was really tough - I had to run near perfect in every module just to stay in the running.  And now, I’m honored to have the opportunity to race one of Richard Petty’s cars.”

“This group of drivers was pretty darn good” said Petty. “Bear gave them a run for their money and his hard work earned him the chance to race in an ARCA event with us.  I can’t wait to see this kid take the track.”

Richard Petty’s Driver Search, a unique training camp and competition for aspiring race car drivers looking for an opportunity to advance their careers, was designed to focus on the core skill sets necessary for success at the highest levels in motorsports. Competitors demonstrate their abilities and learn from experts in the areas of car control, endurance, track management, adaptability, race practices, passing exercises, car knowledge/feel, mechanical knowledge, speed, communication and marketability. The driving modules take place on two short tracks, a road course, and a superspeedway in equipment that includes High Performance Karts, USAC Midgets, Dodge Viper SRT10®, Nationwide-style and 850hp Sprint Cup Series stock cars.

The “Top Driver” is determined, primarily, by the use of state-of-the-art computerized timing/scoring and video/data acquisition technologies. In addition to the Petty instructional staff, guest instructors and speakers included Marcos Ambrose, Randy Lajoie, Dale Inman, Frank Kimmel, Kyle Petty, and Miss Sprint Cup-Monica Palumbo.

“We’re continually impressed by the caliber of drivers that come through this program and this week’s group was no exception,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President and COO of Richard Petty Driving Experience, which created and operates the program. “After four days of intense competition, Bear proved that he is ready for this challenge, and we look forward to getting him in the car next spring.”

Richard Petty’s Driver Search IV will take place in March 2011. For complete information and driver applications, visit http://www.pettydriversearch.com.

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