Emmitt Smith and Dodge Heat Up the State Fair of Texas with the Durango Tango

'Durango Tango' Devotees Will Dance 'til They Drop for a Chance to Win an All- New 2008 Dodge Durango

DALLAS, Sept. 27 -- What:    Former Dallas Cowboy and reality TV dancing champion Emmitt Smith
           is "dancing with the cars" at the State Fair of Texas by kicking
           off the "Dodge Durango Tango" endurance dance contest. Thirty
           devoted dancers will tango, fox trot, waltz and disco 'til they
           tumble for a chance to win an all-new 2008 Dodge Durango. For
           every hour the contest lasts, $500 will be donated to the Boys &
           Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas. Since it takes two to tango, each
           contestant will be paired with a life-sized doll to use as a
           dancing partner. Before this one-of-a-kind competition begins,
           contestants will have a chance to dress up their dancing partner
           using various props, wardrobe and accessories.

  Who:     Former Dallas Cowboy and reality TV dancing champion Emmitt Smith

           30 participants from around Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth,
           Austin, San Antonio and Plano

  When:    Contest begins on Thursday, Sept. 27

           * 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CT - Smith kicks off the "Dodge Durango
             Tango" dancing endurance contest
           * 10:30 a.m. CT - "Dodge Durango Tango" contest continues until
             there is only one dancer left standing

           Contest is expected to last until the morning of Friday,
           Sept. 28.

  Where:   The State Fair of Texas - Dodge Truck Zone Area
           Fair Park at 3500 Parry Avenue
           Dallas, TX 75226

  Details: B-roll is available at:

           * Feed Date/Time: Thursday, September 27, 2007 /
             2:00 - 2:15 p.m. CT
             Coordinates: KU-Band/Analog  AMC-2/K08  DL11860H

           * Feed Date/Time: Friday, September 28, 2007 /
             2:00 - 2:15 p.m. CT
             Coordinates: KU-Band/Analog  AMC-2/K08  DL11860H

           * Feed Date/Time: Friday, September 28, 2007 /
             6:00 - 6:15 p.m. CT; 9:00 - 9:15 p.m. CT
             Coordinates: C-Band/Analog  Galaxy 3C/C21  DL4120H

           * Feed Date/Time: Saturday, September 29, 2007 /
             2:30 - 2:45 p.m. CT
             Coordinates: C-Band/Analog  Galaxy 3C/C21  DL4120H

  Other:    Grab your partner and capture the action:

           * Texas Twinkle Toes - Smith and 30 daring dancers will kick up
             their heels and boogie down on the dance floor as the contest
             kicks off at 7:30 a.m.

           * Dancing Dolls -Dancers will show off their tango twists and
             turns while dancing with life-sized dolls that are dressed from
             head to toe in over-the-top costumes.

           * Don't Stop 'Til You Drop - The competition will continue until
             there is only one dancer left standing. Don't miss a minute of
             the action-packed dancing extravaganza.

           * Making a Difference - At the end of the "Dodge Durango Tango"
             challenge, the Chrysler Foundation will present a donation
             check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas.

The "Dodge Durango Tango" challenge continues Chrysler's tradition of kicking off the State Fair of Texas with a fun, interactive consumer event. Last year, 120 fairgoers dove through 14,000 gallons of mud for a chance to win an all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. In 2005, fairgoers from across the country competed in a series of "Mega" contests, including the mega hair and mega belt buckle competitions. This year, in honor of the Dodge Durango's bold looks and head-turning moves, Dodge is challenging consumers to show off their moves in a one-of-a-kind endurance dance contest.

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