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“Duno to Sign Copies of Award-Winning Book “Go, Milka, Go!” in SPRINT FANZONE”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – February 11, 2011— Milka Duno will sign copies of her award-winning book, Go, Milka, Go!, at Daytona International Speedway’s Last Lap merchandise tent this Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST. The Last Lap merchandise tent is located in the infield’s Sprint FANZONE.

Milka’s bilingual book was awarded the Best Young Adult Sports/Recreation Book of 2009 at the 11th Annual International Latino Book Awards. The ceremony, held in New York City on Thursday, May 28, 2009, took place during BookExpo America, the largest publishing event in North America. The prestigious awards honor literary excellence within the Latino community in a variety of categories.

Inspired by Milka’s life and racing career, the book was a longtime dream and a true labor of love for her and she was involved in every step of the process – from creation to production.

Race car driver Milka Duno is a playful, studious, and mischievous child as she races and competes through the inspiring pages of this children’s book. Milka shares her most tender early childhood memories, her desire to learn and achieve, and the dedication necessary to succeed, from the first school days in Caracas, Venezuela, to the competitions at racing circuits all over the world. Through the story, young readers are inspired by her message: the value of education, the pleasure of competing and winning, the importance of a team effort, and that determination, solidarity and generosity are the main ingredients to a successful life. She demystifies popularity as it is understood today in schools; and above all, she supports hard work, discipline, perseverance and self-confidence as the path to fulfilling dreams.

Duno is at Daytona to compete, with 2010 ARCA Series Champion Sheltra Motorsports, in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards opener this Saturday, February 12, 2011. She will be competing in the team’s No. 63 Dodge.

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.

- CapeHartPR Public Relations Press Release