Dodge Challenges Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs Fans to go Head to Head for a Good Cause

Contests Kickoff Thursday Encouraging Football's Biggest Fans to Demonstrate Their Mega Team Spirit While Benefiting Hurricane Relief Efforts

WHAT: Leading up to college football's most storied fall rituals, the Dodge brand is challenging Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs fans to represent their teams in a fun off field competition to raise money for hurricane relief efforts.

For each contest participant, Chrysler Group will donate $25 to the American Red Cross and an additional $100 for each yard a giant football travels in a Mega Toss contest -- up to $10,000 total.

WHO: Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs fans showing their competitive spirit by participating in three entertaining "Dodge Mega Livin', Mega Givin'" contests.

  WHEN:  Thursday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 29.
         "Dodge Mega Livin', Mega Givin'" contest schedule and categories:
         -  Mega Toss (giant, 15-foot football toss - Florida fans vs.
            Georgia fans)
            --  Thursday, Oct. 27 at 5:00 p.m.
            --  Winning four person team receives tickets to Saturday's game
         -  Mega Mug Shot (team spirit face painting contest)
            --  Saturday, Oct. 29 at 12:30 p.m.
            --  Best "mug" from each school receives a Dodge Mega Livin'
                Spirit Package*
         -  Mega Spirit (team cheer/chant contest)
            --  Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2:00 p.m.
            --  Winning cheer from each school receives a Dodge Mega Livin'
                Spirit Package*

         *Dodge Mega Livin' Spirit Package includes Florida Gators or
          Georgia Bulldogs fan paraphernalia.

  WHERE:  Outside Alltel Stadium in the Championship of Dreams

WHY: In celebration of the all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab(TM) truck, with the largest pickup cab ever, Dodge is recognizing the biggest fans at one of the biggest rivalries in college football, and their eagerness to help hurricane relief efforts.

VISUALS: Dodge Mega Livin', Mega Givin' Contestants - Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs fans will show their mega strength as they hurl a 15-foot long football in the Mega Toss; their big and bold style as they paint their face in the colors of their favorite team in the Mega Mug Shot contest; and their super-sized creativity in the Mega Spirit contest as they demonstrate cheers that will lead their team to victory.

Dodge Mega Livin', Mega Givin' Exhibit - super-sized "mega wonders" will be on display at the "Dodge Mega Livin', Mega Givin'" exhibit including a larger-than-life HEMI(R)-powered tricycle, giant Georgia and Florida football helmets, a mega-size "fan" and the all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab(TM).

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PRNewswire -- Oct. 26