from Harness Tracks of America

Tucson, AZ — Harness Tracks of America will be auctioning off one flag signed by Breeders Crown drivers and trainers from the 2006 Meadowlands races, along with one flag and two programs signed by drivers in the 2006 Meadowlands Pace.

The e-Bay auctions will begin this Friday, Sept. 24 and run until Sunday, Oct. 3. The auction offers the perfect opportunity for fans or collectors to own a piece of harness racing history. All proceeds from the auctions benefit the HTA Scholarship Fund, which provides five scholarships annually to college students with harness racing backgrounds. Donations are fully tax-deductible through the e-Bay & Mission Fish Giving Works Program.

The Breeders Crown flag is approximately six feet long by four feet high, and has been signed by 2006 Meadowlands Breeders Crown drivers and trainers Steve Elliott, Erv Miller, Ron Pierce, Chris Ryder, Brian Sears and Trond Smedshammer.

The Meadowlands Pace flag is approximately six feet long by four feet high, and has been signed by the great harness racing drivers from the July 15, 2006, race: George Brennan, John Campbell, Yannick Gingras, Mark MacDonald, Cat Manzi, Andy Miller, David Miller, Dave Palone, Ron Pierce and Brian Sears.

Two 2006 Meadowlands Pace programs, both signed by the drivers of the $1 million final also will be up for auction. The programs were signed by George Brennan, John Campbell, Yannick Gingras, Mark MacDonald, Cat Manzi, Andy Miller, David Miller, Dave Palone, Ron Pierce and Brian Sears.

A separate press release will be issued on Friday including the item numbers for these auctions which will be found on www.ebay.com.