VIP Auction Package available from Michael Andretti
Foundation
VIP RACE PACKAGE FOR
CALIFORNIA IRL FINALE AUCTIONED ON EBAY
All proceeds will benefit the Hurricane Katrina relief funds.
NAZARETH, PA (September 20, 2005) - The Michael Andretti Foundation will be auctioning off a VIP
race experience package on EBay for a trip for two to the season finale Indy Racing League's IndyCar
race at California Speedway on October 14-16, 2005.
The VIP Package for two includes hotel accommodations for three nights in Ontario, California, along
with weekend credentials and hospitality passes good for Andretti Green Racing, passes to the Friday
evening CARA Charities event, two pace car rides on Saturday afternoon and race day suite passes. The
winner will also receive a private tour through the AGR garage area as well as opportunities for various
guest activities with Andretti Green Racing throughout the weekend.
Also included in the package is a chance to be on-stage for the Michael Andretti Foundation donation
presentation that will take place during Sunday pre-race activities as well as two tickets to the Indy Racing
League Championship Celebration at Paramount Pictures Studios, following the IRL awards banquet on
Monday, October 17th.
The lucky winner will also receive gift bags with unique items as well as a flag signed by all 2005 IRL
drivers.
All items for the package were donated compliments of the Indy Racing League, CARA Charities,
Andretti Green Racing, California Speedway and The Michael Andretti Foundation.
The VIP Package will be auctioned on EBay until Thursday, September 29th to give participants time to
purchase airfare, which is not included in the package. The package is available by visiting
www.ebay.com or directly at: http://cgi.ebay.com/Michael-Andretti-Foundation-VIP-Race-Package-to-
CA_W0QQitemZ5245096417QQcategoryZ1228QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to Hurricane Katrina Relief Funds.
The Michael Andretti Foundation is a 501(c)(3) foundation that was established to help people who have
shown need and to help promote programs for better health, education and welfare of America's children
and citizens. For more information about The Michael Andretti Foundation, visit www.andretti.com.
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Contact: Paula Prime Hozza - Michael Andretti Foundation (610) 248-9111 or paulaprime@andretti.com