Lucky Ladies are Hands-On Winners

Lucky Ladies are Hands-On Winners Six Winners in Four Auto Show Vehicle Giveaway Programs

Starting with musical cars, (above) 18 hardy souls competed in this yearês Hands-On Contest. At the end of 128 gripping hours (left), just eight remained to win one of three new Toyotas donated by the Washington Area Toyota Dealers. As it turned out, it was ladyês night to pick the lucky key. The winners (above right) were: Kecia Morton, 32, of Washington won the Camry; Linda Miralles, 38, of Annandale, VA, the 4Runner; and Marsye De Felice, 26, of Washington, the Corolla.

Good luck was all that was required in three additional car giveaways: At right, Auto Show Chairman Jon Cherner picks the winners in the D.C. Lottery/Auto Show Second Chance drawing for those who entered their non-winning Washington Auto Show Instant Tickets throughout the week. Top prize, won by Howard Chastang of D.C., was a choice of a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, a 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport, or a Chrysler minivan. Second prize was $3000 and third prize was $500 of gasoline. Below, left, ESPN Zone and Hyundai filled a Sonata sedan with tiny footballs and gave it away to the one who guessed best. Below, right, prize basket winners in a CVS/pharmacy-sponsored promotion wait to draw for the top prize, a new Mercury Cougar.