FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 12, 2003) – From cars to people to lottery tickets, everyone and everything deserves a second chance. The 2004 Washington Auto Show/D.C. Lottery Second Chance Drawing will drive that point home during this year’s Washington Auto Show: “History with a Future,” Dec. 26, 2003 – Jan. 4, 2004, at the new Washington Convention Center. The Second Chance Drawing will award a free 2004 Ford Thunderbird, a car enjoying its own enthusiastic rebirth, to one lucky winner.

Enjoying it’s its fourth year, the Washington Auto Show and D.C. Lottery partnership entails the launch of the “$5.00 Auto Show Instant Scratch ticket” with a chance to win $25,000 instantly. This ticket and partnership will award an estimated $1.7 million in total cash prizes. But that’s not all. Those not receiving an instant payout will have the chance to turn the non-winning $5.00 Washington Auto Show instant ticket into the hottest ticket in town, courtesy of the Washington Area Ford Dealers.

One non-winning $5.00 Auto Show ticket will be drawn at random to win the Second Chance Drawing grand prize, a 2004 Ford Thunderbird, courtesy of the Washington Area Ford Dealers. A favorite for the ages that still stops traffic, the Thunderbird was re-introduced last year after a brief hiatus. The contest also offers a second prize of $3,000 in cash and a third prize of $1,500 worth of free gasoline.

“The Washington Auto Show/D.C. Lottery Second Chance Drawing is always one of the highlights of the auto show and has become a favorite consumer promotion. With a Ford Thunderbird at stake, who wouldn’t be hoping for a second chance? Suddenly, that non-winning lottery ticket has a whole new meaning.” says George Doetsch, Washington Auto Show chairman, and president, Apple Ford, Inc.

The Second Chance Drawing will be held at the close of the Washington Auto Show at 4:30 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 4, 2004. To enter, mail one non-winning 2004 Washington Auto Show $5 Instant Ticket to:

D.C. Lottery Washington Auto Show

P.O. Box 10560

Washington, DC 20020-0860

Entries will also be accepted at the auto show. Complete Contest rules and instructions appear on every Washington Auto Show instant ticket.

“This year’s Washington Auto Show/D.C. Lottery Second Chance Drawing is our best ever, with higher cash payouts and the incredible 2004 Ford Thunderbird waiting for that one lucky winner. Our partnership with the D.C. Lottery combines the excitement of the lottery’s cash prizes with the ultimate dream prize – a free car. It’s the perfect match,” says Gerry Murphy, president, WANADA.

“We’re pleased to help WANADA mark this milestone year at the auto show with a breakthrough contest for lottery and automotive fans. We’d like everyone to be a D.C. Lottery winner and this contest certainly works toward that goal,” explains Jeanette Michael, Executive Director of the D.C. Lottery.

The Thunderbird will be sharing the spotlight at the auto show with more than 500 makes and models from over 37 domestic and import manufacturers. Hosted by the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA), the auto show is now celebrating its 62nd staging and first exhibition in the newly expanded Washington Convention Center.

The 2004 Washington Auto Show: “History with a Future” will bring acres of new cars, trucks, mini-vans and sport utility vehicles from over 37 domestic and import automakers to the new Washington Convention Center from Dec. 26, 2003 through Jan. 4, 2004. For auto show operating hours, ticket information and discounted “e-tickets,” visit the Washington Auto Show online at www.washingtonautoshow.com or contact WANADA at 1-866-WASH-AUTO. Take METRO to Mt. Vernon Sq./7th Street Convention Center Station.

Now entering its 87th year of existence, WANADA represents dealerships throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.