75 Tips for the Tailgater Now at www.WatchYourCar.org!

The Philadelphia Eagles and Linebacker Takeo Spikes partner with the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority to present the 2007 Stars & Cars Sweepstakes

PHILEDELPHIA, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Takeo Spikes and the PA Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) today announce that they are partnering to help prevent auto theft in the Philadelphia area and across the Commonwealth.

Interested fans are encouraged to visit www.watchyourcar.org to enter the Stars & Cars Sweepstakes and learn how to protect their vehicle from theft. Julia Hearthway, Chairperson of the ATPA Board of Directors, is excited to unveil the newly developed "75 Tips for the Tailgater" and is adamant that Philadelphia Eagles fans should know that, "whether you are parking in an urban area for a tailgate, or in your own driveway, you should take steps to protect your car from theft. Forty percent of Pennsylvania's reported vehicle thefts are in Philadelphia!"

Hearthway continued by expressing that she is "excited the ATPA is partnering with the Philadelphia Eagles and Spikes, who has such an impressive record of being active in the community. Philadelphia is lucky to have him, both on and off the field. Auto theft is a serious problem with serious consequences. We want Eagles fans to have a good defense when it comes to protecting themselves and their vehicles. The prevention tips are your playbook to ensure your ride is there when the game is over."

Eagles Senior Vice President of Business Operations Mark Donovan said, "We are happy to partner with an organization whose mission is to protect our fans. The tips provided by the PA Auto Theft Prevention Authority can help our fans defend themselves against theft year round."

For more information about auto theft, to register and to review complete contest rules and regulations, visit www.watchyourcar.org.

The Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority was established by the General Assembly (Act 171 of 1994) and exists "to establish, coordinate and fund activities (in Pennsylvania) to prevent, combat and reduce automobile thefts..."