- Winners Will Take a Spin With Danica Patrick In A 2-Seat IndyCar -

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), is teaming up with Danica Patrick and the Indy Racing Experience to give seven lucky winners and their guests the ride of their lives at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

People ready to ride can log onto http://www.airtran.com/danica until September 1, 2009, to register using their AirTran Airways A+ Rewards frequent flyer number. Winners will be chosen on September 8.

"AirTran Airways offers air travelers the thrill of everyday low fares, but we're fueling even more excitement by offering racing fans the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet one of the biggest stars in the sport," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales, AirTran Airways. "In addition to meeting Danica Patrick, winners will be close to the action and experience what it's really like on the track during a race."

To complete the journey, winners will also receive two roundtrip flights on AirTran Airways, a $100 Hertz certificate, lunch and one night of hotel accommodations to prepare for the big day on Friday, October 2.

"The Indy Racing Experience is proud to partner with AirTran Airways and Danica Patrick for this memorable event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway," said Indy Racing Experience co-owner Scott Jasek. "Our company prides itself on the 'experience' we provide our customers, and by having one of the nation's most affordable airlines, the IndyCar Series' most popular driver, and the world's greatest race course involved, this promotion is sure to be a lasting memory for the winners and their guests."

"AirTran Airways is a terrific sponsor, and I'm looking forward to meeting the contest winners and their guests," said Danica Patrick. "I'll warn you ahead of time to buckle up - AirTran may drive down fares, but you haven't seen anything until I take the wheel."

For consumers that are not already A+ Rewards members, registration is free. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible. Complete rules are available at http://www.airtran.com/danica.

About AirTran Airways: AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. AirTran Airways is the only major airline with Wi-Fi on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Its low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.

About the Indy Racing Experience: Founded in 2001, the Indy Racing Experience provides fans the ultimate opportunity of a lifetime by experiencing the high speeds of IndyCar racing with our driving and 2-seater programs. Fans can drive these IndyCar machines, which competed in the Indianapolis 500, at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Walt Disney World Speedway in Orlando, or take a ride in our 2-seater driven by an Indy Racing League driver around the two tracks or any of the North America circuits on the IndyCar Series schedule. The Indy Racing Experience has given more than 12,000 rides to celebrities, media, race fans and thrill seekers over the past eight years. For more information, visit http://www.indyracingexperience.com.

    AirTran Airways
    Christopher White
    678.254.7442

    Indy Racing Experience
    Jeff Smith
    317.607.4611

SOURCE AirTran Airways

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