College Football Fan Celebrates the Bowl Season as the Dodge Magnum MVP Winner

* USC Trojans fan Hank Patten, from Tarzana, Calif., wins a new 2005 Dodge Magnum as the first-ever Dodge Magnum MVP

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 28 -- The 2005 Dodge Magnum, the perfect combination of performance and versatility for the optimal tailgating experience, visited some of America's biggest college football games this fall to give tailgaters a chance to experience the vehicle and award one football fan a new 2005 Dodge Magnum at the culmination of the football season.

Hank Patten of Tarzana, Calif., a USC Trojans fan who attended the USC- UCLA game in Pasadena, Calif. was named the first-ever Magnum MVP today and became the proud owner of a new 2005 Dodge Magnum. Patten was among the thousands of fans who entered the Dodge Magnum MVP sweepstakes at one of three major rivalry games.

"The Dodge Magnum sets a new standard as the more athletic and innovative option to the traditional wagon," said Chrysler Group Senior Manager Carrie McElwee. "The Magnum MVP program placed the all-new Dodge Magnum in front of college football fans to highlight its 'extreme access' tailgate and unique design. Each game and football rivalry was chosen because it captured the energy and excitement felt when driving the Magnum."

"When I entered my name, I never thought I'd be lucky enough to win," said Patten. "What a great way to end the season. I can't wait to drive my new Dodge Magnum to next year's game!"

Dodge Magnum MVP visited Jacksonville for the University of Florida- University of Georgia game; Chicago for the Northwestern-University of Illinois game; and Pasadena, Calif. for the University of California, Los Angeles-University of Southern California game.

Dodge Magnum

The Dodge Magnum is the first rear-wheel-drive vehicle for the Dodge brand in nearly 20 years, and is available in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

The Dodge Magnum is available with a wide range of engines, including a HEMI(R) V-8 power plant with a Multi-Displacement System (MDS) for cylinder deactivation. MDS allows the 5.7-liter V-8 engine to seamlessly alternate between eight-cylinder mode when power is in demand, and high fuel economy four-cylinder mode when less power is needed.

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