Tailgaters Do It in the Parking Lot



American Tailgaters Association, LLC, the national tailgating membership organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, recently announced that National Tailgating Month will be celebrated throughout the month of September for 2006.

's8220;This is a great opportunity to acknowledge the millions of fans who show their loyalty to their colleges and universities, professional franchises and even their local high schools,'s8221; stated John Largent, President of the American Tailgaters Association. Largent continued, 's8220;Tailgating has been around for years and we believe this loyal group of hardcore fans truly embody the American spirit.

You can be a tailgating first-timer or be a part of the literally thousands of tailgate clubs scattered across the country, but everyone will tell you, your first tailgating experience will not be your last. Once you try it, you's8217;re hooked and we encourage everyone to take the month of September to find a football game, racing event or even a concert and go out to experience The Great American Party that is tailgating.'s8221;

Tailgaters often consider the pre-game party as important as the game itself 's8211; approximately 40% never make it inside the stadium. Many fans that can's8217;t obtain tickets to the game still want to experience the game day environment. Even when a team is performing poorly on the field, it rarely affects the mood of the crowd before the game. 's8220;Tailgating is obviously a lot of fun when your team is winning. Fortunately, if your team's8217;s not having the best of seasons, you's8217;re guaranteed a victory before the game every week in the parking lot. For many fans, that's8217;s what brings them back to the stadium during their favorite team's8217;s tough seasons,'s8221; affirmed Largent. It is estimated that over 36 million Americans tailgated during last 12 months and upwards of 51 million plan to attend a tailgate event this year in the United States.

Throughout the month of September, the American Tailgaters Association's8217;s official website (www.atatailgate.com) will offer special contests, feature interviews, a new tailgater's8217;s starter list as well as unique recipes and new product reviews.

About the American Tailgaters Association

American Tailgaters Association was founded to promote the sport of tailgating and to provide the great American sports fan an interactive and enjoyable way to participate in tailgating activities. Through membership services, internet marketing, multimedia production and live event promotions, the American Tailgaters Association is the authoritative tailgating resource.

For more information about the American Tailgaters Association, visit the company'ss website at www.atatailgate.com or 210.421.6126.





Tailgaters Do It in the Parking Lot