Dodge Teams Up With Texas to 'Mega' Live and 'Mega' Give

   Larger-Than-Life Contests Benefiting Hurricane Relief Efforts Begin
                     at the State Fair of Texas TODAY

WHAT: The Dodge brand is giving Texans an opportunity to show the world they really do "live" large and "give" large through a series of Mega Livin' contests to be held at the State Fair of Texas Friday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 2.

For the first 100 participants in each of the "Dodge Mega Livin', Mega Givin'" contests, Chrysler Group will donate $25 to the American Red Cross to benefit hurricane relief efforts.

WHO: Any and all fair goers who possess one of the following "mega talents" or want to show off the size of their "mega heart" by supporting the American Red Cross.

  WHEN:  Contest schedule and categories:
    *  Mega Buckle (biggest belt buckle) - Friday, Sept. 30 at Noon
    *  Mega Height (tallest woman/man) - Friday, Sept. 30 at 3:00 p.m.
    *  Mega Hair (biggest hair) - Saturday, Oct. 1 at Noon
    *  Mega Foot (largest boot size/foot) - Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3:00 p.m.
    *  Mega Mouth (longest whistle) - Sunday, Oct. 2 at Noon
    *  Mega Lid (biggest hat/head) - Sunday, Oct. 2 at 3:00 p.m.

  WHERE:  Dodge Truck Display, Truck Zone Plaza
          State Fair of Texas, Fair Park
          Dallas, Texas

WHY: To celebrate the arrival of the all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab(TM), and recognize Texans' zest for living life to its fullest, as well as their generosity and eagerness to help others in need.

VISUAL: Dodge Mega Livin' Contestants - Hundreds of contestants will gather for these contests exhibiting their "mega" attributes including: super- sized lids, giant belt buckles and gravity-defying, big Texas hair.