WANADA's 61st Showcase Celebrates 'Driving the Future'

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2002; The 2003 Washington Auto Show will ring in the best and the brightest of the coming automotive year, unveiling eight acres of new cars, vans, SUVs and trucks at the Washington Convention Center from Dec. 26, 2002 until Jan. 1, 2003. Sponsored by the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA), this year's show is themed "Driving the Future" and promises to put the wish lists of hundreds of thousands of visitors into overdrive. Hot at the Washington Auto Show this year are the Ford Centennial Special Edition Package vehicles, 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chrysler Crossfire, Pontiac Grand Prix G-Force, 2003 Dodge SRT-4, 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10, Saturn Ion Quad, James Bond T-Bird, and the Minority Report 2054 Lexus.

This 61st edition of the Washington Auto Show will bring 500 new makes and models to the public eye, showcasing the design and ingenuity of 37 domestic and import manufacturers. Long considered a holiday tradition and family favorite in the capital city, the show also features a host of consumer contests and promotions and a full slate of entertainment and celebrity guests for all ages. The scheduled entertainment is listed below:

Friday December 27, 2002

10:00 am Hands On Contest Begins WARW 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Rob Van Dam WWE Wrestler 11:00 am-1:00 pm Slapshot Caps Mascot 12, 1, 3, 4:00 pm Maximum Velocity Extreme Bike Stunts 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Chris Core WMAL

Saturday December 28, 2002

10:00 am-12:00 pm Shoe Box Derby WAVA 11:00 am-1:00 pm Slapshot Caps Mascot 12, 1, 3, 4:00 pm Maximum Velocity Extreme Bike Stunts 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Washington Redskins Cheerleaders

2:00 pm-4:00 pm Donnie Warren, Pat Fisher, Former Neil Oklewicz Washington Redskins 2:00 pm-5:00 pm G-Wiz Wizards Mascot 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Jesse James Star of Monster Garage 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Mark Moseley, Charley Taylor Former Redskins 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Larry Michaels WJFK

Sunday December 29, 2002

11:00 am-1:00 pm Slapshot Caps Mascot 12:00 pm-2:00 pm DNA LifePrint Supported by John Walsh 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Mike Kelly WMZQ 12, 1, 3, 4:00 pm Maximum Velocity Extreme Bike Stunts 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Manolo Cardonas Telemundo Soap Star

Monday December 30, 2002

11:30 am-12:00 pm Jeanette Lee Women's Pro Billiards 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Vincent Irizarry All My Children 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Jeanette Lee Women's Pro Billiards 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Pendergast School of Dance Irish Dancers 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Michael Graham WTNT 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Lawrence Gregory Illusionist - Water Trap Escape

Tuesday December 31, 2002

11:00 am-1:00 pm Jazz Lounge WJZW 11:00 am-3:00 pm Spiderman Walk About 12:00 pm-3:00 pm Wright Touch Auto Show Band 12, 2, 4:00 pm Lawrence Gregory Illusionist - Water Trap Escape 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Bruce Cassidy Head Coach, Washington Caps 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Peter Bondra Washington Caps

Wednesday January 1, 2003

10:00 am-4:00 pm Spiderman Meet Spiderman 12, 2, 4:00 pm Lawrence Gregory Illusionist - Water Trap Escape 5:00 pm Hands On Contest Conclusion

Plus, don't miss daily performances by XM Satellite Radio bands, The Discovery Channel's Monster Garage exhibit, and walk abouts by Rock-It the Robot! Washington Auto Show Dates and Hours: Thursday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Dec. 30, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ticket prices: $8 for adults; $6 for senior citizens; and $4 for children, ages 6-12 (under age 6 - free). Discount coupons ($2 off adult admission on weekdays) are available at CVS/pharmacy® locations and Exxon and Mobil stations throughout greater Washington, D.C. Additional discounts of $2 off adult admission will be given on ExxonMobil Day, Dec. 30, to anyone presenting a coupon from local area Exxon and Mobil stations.

For more information, call WANADA at 1-866-WASH-AUTO or 202.237.7200 or visit the Washington Auto Show online at http://www.washingtonautoshow.com .