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The 2004 Washington Auto Show, which saw a phenomenal increase in attendance for the 10-day show of nearly one-third over the best year ever at the old convention center.

Auto Show Chairman George Doetsch summed it up succinctly: “It was the best result we have achieved in 62 years!

The new center provided the venue to surpass the expectations of everybody on the WANADA Auto Show Committee. We had a very positive response from Washington area car lovers for both the auto show and The Snow Ball gala.”

“Our show of 'firsts' will certainly be judged one of the best,” said Barbara Pomerance, public relations and promotions manager. “A longer run, a magnificent new venue and more than 50 special events, contests, entertainers and promotions helped drive attendance to record levels, with tremendous crowd response.

“The car giveaways are always a favorite, as were our sports headliners like NASCAR Winston Cup Champion Matt Kenseth and the Redskins' Darrell Green. The XM Satellite Radio Stage was a big hit, too, with an extensive range of entertainment styles,” she said.

“We also forged important new partnerships with sponsors and received unprecedented support and participation from the downtown business development groups and the Washington Convention and Tourism Corporation. With almost 100 banners in the downtown area heralding The Washington Auto Show, we clearly made an impact," said Pomerance.
This issue of the WANADA Bulletin offers a photo tour of the cars, stars, contests, and family entertainment of the 2004 Washington Auto Show.

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.