WANADAês 61st Auto Show Celebrates Driving the Future Grand Sendoff Planned for Last Auto Show at Current Convention Center
With the theme Driving the Future, The 2003 Washington Auto Show will ring in the best and the brightest of the coming automotive year, unveiling eight acres of new models, concept cars and prototypes plus lots of family entertainment at the Washington Convention Center Dec. 26, 2002 through Jan. 1, 2003. This yearês auto show will be the last but certainly not least at the current center, which is due to be redeveloped when the huge new convention center opens this spring.
The future will indeed take center stage at this yearês show. Youêll see high-tech, innovative cars that look like wagons, and trucks that look like SUVs a host of crossovers that speak to our complex, fast-paced lives, says Chip Lindsay, Washington Auto Show chairman and president, Lindsay Cadillac Company.
This 61st anniversary of the Washington Auto Show will showcase over 500 new models from all major automakers. Long considered a holiday tradition and family favorite, the show also features consumer contests and promotions and a full slate of entertainment and celebrity guests for all ages.
Hands-On Contest
Topping the list of crowd-pleasing promotions will be the return of the Hands On Contest, which this year will feature a four-car giveaway. WANADA and the Washington Area Toyota Dealers will give the general public a chance to also win the popular hybrid 2003 Toyota Prius, while Hands On contestants will be holding tight for the chance to drive home a 2003 Toyota Matrix crossover wagon, the RAV4 compact SUV, or the best-selling Camry.
A Full Entertainment Slate
Making it even harder to head home is the entertainment slate appearing on the XM Satellite Radio Stage and throughout the convention center. Among those scheduled to appear are NASCAR superstar Sterling Marlin (Wednesday, Dec. 26); WWF wrestler Rob Van Dam (Friday, Dec. 27); and Vincent Irizarry, who plays Dr. David Hayward on All My Children. (Monday, Dec. 30).
From the Washington area sports world, Washington Capitals Coach, Bruce Cassidy (Tuesday, Dec. 31); Redskins former star kicker Mark Mosley; the Redskinettes Cheerleaders; Washington Caps mascot Slapshot; and Washington Wizards mascot G-Wiz will be appearing. On Beat Dallas Day, Saturday, Dec. 28, those arriving at the auto show wearing burgundy and/or gold will receive $1 off the ticket price. WJFK radio will add to the fun with a Redskin Costume Contest.
The Discovery Channelês Monster Garage will stage its machine building competition for the run of the show; illusionist Lawrence Gregory will attempt to escape from handcuffs and chains to exit a 55-gallon water tank (twice daily on Monday, Dec. 30 Wednesday, Jan. 1); and Maximum Velocity, the extreme sports stunt bikers, will delight the daredevils in attendance (Friday, Dec. 27 – Sunday, Dec. 29). Returning too will be the popular nine-foot Rock It the Robot, and Nickelodeon Rugrats Angelica and Chuckie.
Family Day (Sunday, Dec. 29) will highlight child safety and include DNA LifePrint for children.
For those who need more than a few hours to browse, WANADA is partnering with the Washington, D.C. Convention & Tourism Corporation to provide specially priced hotel packages that include Washington Auto Show tickets.
The 2003Washington Auto Show will open with Press Preview Day on Thursday, Dec. 19, and WANADA will host The Snow Ball on Friday, Dec. 27 at the Washington Ritz-Carlton for the benefit of the Boys and Girls Clubs.
Discount tickets ($2 off adult admission on weekdays) are available at CVS/pharmacy locations and Exxon and Mobil stations throughout greater Washington, D.C.
For more information, call 1-866-WASH-AUTO or 202.237.7200 or visit the Washington Auto Show online at www.washingtonautoshow.com.
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