New York City Car Rental and the New York Dragons

You're watching a football game, except the field is smaller, has less players, and there are sideline barriers. Confused? You shouldn't be. Arena football is one of the fastest growing games in America and a New York Dragons game is a great way to spend your next New York City car rental vacation. The Arena Football League was founded in 1987 and has been growing ever since. In 2000, the Iowa Barnstormers relocated to Uniondale, New York, and became the Dragons. Although the New York Dragons have yet to win an Arena Bowl title, in each of the past four seasons they have won more games than they lost. The breath taking catches and bone-crushing hits are enough to get any sports fan out of their seat. Going off the beaten path and experiencing the world of Arena football in New York will make your New York City car rental vacation unforgettable!

They breathe fire...and win games too

Since becoming the Dragons in 2001, New York has been home to one of the leagues best arena football teams. In this time period the Dragons have won their division 3 times. In the 2006 season the New York Dragons finished 2nd in their division with a 10-6 record. Attendance at games is on the rise too, with the league average now over 12,000 people per game. So make sure to get out to a Dragons game with your next New York City car rental. It isn't hard to believe the growth of the league with star players such as Kurt Warner and Aaron Garcia. Warner played for the Iowa Barnstormers before they relocated to New York and went on to be named the Super Bowl and NFL's MVP while playing for the St. Louis Rams. Garcia is one of today's biggest arena football stars holding the record for most touchdowns in a game and in a season. With players like this, your New York City car rental vacation would be incomplete without taking in a game. For more New York Dragons information, visit the team website at www.newyorkdragons.com/ .

Watch out for Sparky the Dragon

If you have kids, or are a kid at heart, the New York Dragons mascot Sparky will put a smile on your face. You may remember the game, but for the young at heart, your New York City car rental vacation will be remembered because of the loveable Sparky. Claiming to be 190 years old, Sparky can be seen dancing and cheering on both the Dragons and the NHL's New York Islanders. Whether he is meeting fans in the stands, or making party appearances, Sparky the Dragon is fun for all. New York City car rental customers are invited to find out more about Sparky at his site http://www.sparkythedragon.com/ .

Taking in a game

Taking in a New York Dragons game with your New York City car rental shouldn't be difficult - and it isn't! With tickets starting as low as $15, games are affordable for the whole family. The Dragons play at Nassua Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island. Ticket information can be found at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ . As well, you can get Dragons information or reserve tickets by contacting The Dragon Team store at (516) 935-2213, The Pro Shop at (516) 495-2910, or by stopping by the Nassau Coliseum Box Office. Group tickets are also available. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is located conveniently off the Hempstead Turnpike and parking fees for all games are only $6.75 per car. Make sure you get out and support the New York Dragons on your next New York City car rental vacation.