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The following is a statement from ARCA RE/MAX Series and part-time NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Patrick Sheltra on his reaction to the news Tuesday of the loss of NASCAR columnist (Charlotte Observer and Thatsracin.com) and Sirius Satellite Radio personality David Poole:

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Poole. He was an ambassador in his field of Motorsports for decades and his face, personality, voice, presence and commentary will be genuinely missed. I didn’t know Mr. Poole very long but he was concerned about my well-being following my accident in Daytona this year. He stayed in constant communication with our race team and was one of the first to praise my return to stock car racing. That is a memory I will cherish forever. My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with his family, his colleagues and his fans through this most difficult time.” – Patrick Sheltra, Indiantown, Florida.

For more on Patrick Sheltra, please visit PatrickSheltra.com.

About Sheltra Motorsports:

Sheltra Motorsports (sheltramotorsports.com) is a three-tier Motorsports operation consisting of dirt and asphalt competition. Patrick Sheltra, a 22-year old native of Indiantown, Florida competes in the UMP and WoO (Dirt) Series; while also running a full schedule in the ARCA RE/MAX Series (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.

- Sheltra Motorsports Press Release