St. Petersburg • Clearwater 2008 - (Page 22) `Reader Service Card # Use the card between pp. 72 & 73 to get more information from the advertisers in this guide. :SPRING TRAINING The Tampa Bay Devil Rays practice in St. Petersburg, while the Philadelphia Phillies hold practices in Clearwater. The Toronto Blue Jays have their spring training in Dunedin. Practices begin in February, and it’s a treat to watch the fielding drills, batting practices and players. New York Yankees Legends Field, 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa 813-879-2244 Philadelphia Phillies Bright House Networks Field Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. 601 N. Old Coachman Rd., Clearwater 727-441-8638 » Start the Engines Tampa Bay Devil Rays Progress Energy Park 5 AD PAGE 23 For those into big-time car racing, the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg rates high. Tentatively scheduled for April 4 - 6, 2008, the extravaganza presents an action-packed, three-day event featuring the IndyCar Series, Indy Pro Series and American Le Mans Series. With concerts, attractions and entertainment, it’s not to be missed. Last year, the IndyCar Series featured a 1.8-mile quadrangle through the streets of St. Petersburg, with driver Helio Castroneves completing the 100 laps in first place and taking down the winner’s check of $140,400. 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg 727-825-3120 www.devilrays.com Toronto Blue Jays Knology Park 311 Douglas Ave., Dunedin 727-733-9302 » Made of Iron :SPECTATOR SPORTS Derby Lane Greyhound Racing Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5 AD PAGE 23 www.derbylane.com 727-812-3339, 10490 Gandy Blvd. N., St. Petersburg *MAP GRID X25 www.devilrays.com 727-825-3252, 888-FAN-RAYS, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg *MAP GRID U33 The Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 slated for Nov. 10, 2007 in , Clearwater will represent an amazing test of endurance and strength. Athletes must complete a 1.2-mile swim, a bike ride of 56 miles and a 13.1-mile half-marathon run within 8½ hours. ~Doug Kelly Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg www.gpstpete.com 727-824-7223, 25 2nd St. N., Ste. 160, St. Petersburg *MAP GRID W33 Tampa Bay Downs www.tampabaydowns.com 813-855-4401, 800-200-4434, 11225 Racetrack Rd., Tampa Tampa Bay Lightning New York Yankees www.legendsfieldtampa.com 813-875-7569, 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa Philadelphia Phillies www.tampabaylightning.com 813-301-6500, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa Tampa Bay Storm www.threshersbaseball.com 727-712-4300, 601 N. Old Coachman Rd., Clearwater *MAP GRID P17 www.tampabaystorm.com 813-307-5900, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa Toronto Blue Jays Tampa Bay Buccaneers www.buccaneers.com 813-870-2700, 800-795-BUCS, 1 Buc Pl., Tampa *SEE FOLD-OUT MAP IN THE BACK OF THIS GUIDE. www.bluejays.mlb.com 727-733-6238, 373 Douglas Ave., Dunedin *MAP GRID L14 22 : For s p o r t s f a n s http://www.devilrays.com http://www.derbylane.com http://www.devilrays.com http://www.gpstpete.com http://www.tampabaydowns.com http://www.legendsfieldtampa.com http://www.tampabaylightning.com http://www.threshersbaseball.com http://www.tampabaystorm.com http://www.buccaneers.com http://www.bluejays.mlb.com
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