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Racing Laps for Best Friends to Host Two 'PetStops' in Florida;
Events to be Held March 27 in Miami And April 3 in Largo, FL

03/20/2008

By Linda Mansfield, Restart Communications

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LAS VEGAS, March 20 - Andrew Prendeville, driver of the Best Friends Animal Society No. 5 Indy Pro Series car, will host two free "PetStops" while he's racing in Florida in the next few weeks as part of his innovative "Racing Laps for Best Friends" program.

Centered around a website at racinglapsforbestfriends.com, the program increases exposure and raises funds for the Best Friends Animal Society, an international, not-for-profit animal welfare organization, and its mission of "no more homeless pets."

Prendeville's first three races of the year are at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. on Saturday, March 29, and a doubleheader at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6.

Prior to the Homestead race, fans are invited to meet Prendeville and see his Best Friends Animal Society No. 5 Indy Pro Series race car at the first "PetStop" ever on Thursday, March 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Miami Dade Animal Services, 7401 NW 74 St. in Miami. Prendeville will be on hand to meet fans and show them his car. A rabies clinic will be conducted, and shelter tours are planned. Adoptions will also be available; standard requirements and fees apply.

The following week, another "PetStop" event will be held on Thursday, April 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the SPCA Tampa Bay, 9099 130th Ave. N. in Largo, Fla.

All "PetStop" appearances are free and the public is encouraged to attend.

"The main purpose of the PetStops will be to encourage adoptions and volunteerism at local shelters, to help people become more aware of the work of their local shelters and Best Friends, to provide exposure to the Racing Laps for Best Friends program, and to promote the IndyCar and Indy Pro Series races," Prendeville said.

Information on a special raffle that benefits Best Friends can be found and purchased on www.RacingLapsForBestFriends.com. The prizes are sessions at the Bertil Roos Racing School.

Best Friends' website is at bestfriends.org.

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