Design a Hat, Win a Trip to the Kentucky Derby

Entries Sought for "Hats Off to the Derby" National Design Competition

* Finalists win trip to the 133rd Kentucky Derby to show off their designs * Grand prize winner receives all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible * Enter contest at www.ChryslerSebringHatsOfftotheDerby.com by March 5

Auburn Hills, Mich., Feb 19, 2007 - Established and aspiring fashion designers, do you have what it takes? “Hats Off to the Derby,” a nationwide hat design competition is underway combining the high fashion and style associated with the Kentucky Derby in a fun contest where the top three finalists win tickets to the derby to wear their winning designs. One grand prize winner will be named in Louisville, Ky., during Kentucky Derby weekend and will receive an all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible.

Fashion designers and all creative types are invited to enter the contest by going to www.ChryslerSebringHatsOfftotheDerby.com. Entrants must submit a sketch by March 5 of an original hat design that captures the essence of the Kentucky Derby and the sophistication of the Chrysler Sebring Convertible, and be accompanied by a 100-word description on how the styling and features of the vehicle inspired the hat design. Five finalists will receive seed money and a swatch of the Sebring Convertible’s soft top material to create their hat designs and compete for the grand prize. A portion of the convertible fabric must be used somewhere in the finished hat.

Entries will also be accepted by mail at:

Chrysler Sebring Hats Off to the Derby Contest Department 4764 P.O. Box 6650 Stacy, MN 55078-6650

Mailed entries must be postmarked no later than March 5, 2007, and received no later than March 9, 2007. Additional details are provided on the contest Web site.

Public Helps Pick Finalists The public will vote for their favorite hat designs when the quarterfinalist entries are posted on the contest Web site, www.ChryslerSebringHatsOfftotheDerby.com, from March 20 – 26.

The top five vote getters will be provided seed money and convertible top fabric to produce their hat. After viewing the completed hats, judges will select the top three finalists, who will receive a trip for two to the Kentucky Derby and a chance to win an all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The grand prize winner will be decided by a panel of judges and announced in Louisville, Ky., Kentucky Derby weekend.

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