Rick Ware Racing has signed 2010 ARCA Racing Series champion Patrick Sheltra to pilot the #41 Fuel Doctor Ford at Daytona International Speedway. Sheltra, 24, won the 2010 ARCA Racing Series championship on the strength of two wins, 12 top-five and 17 top-10 finishes in the 20 race ARCA schedule. The Indiantown, Florida-native is looking to continue that success in NASCAR’s top-three touring series in 2011 while getting his season off to a strong start with Rick Ware Racing at DIS. Sheltra will set the mark for Rick Ware Racing’s journey into the Nationwide Series’ new car carrying the Ford banner with Doug Richert as crew chief. (RWR)(2-15-2011)
