- Three finalists showcase Derby hats created with convertible top fabric - Celebrity guest, Jenny McCarthy, reveals winner Friday at Churchill Downs - Grand prize winner receives an all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- What: Actress and New York Times Best Selling author Jenny McCarthy will join Chrysler Group executives in announcing the grand prize winner of the "Hats Off to the Derby" national hat design contest. Chrysler challenged hat designers, horse racing and automobile enthusiasts and all other creative types to design a Kentucky Derby hat "with a twist." The hat had to be inspired by the styling of the all- new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and utilize a portion of the soft top fabric in the design. Hundreds of entries were received from across the county and three finalists -- from Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia -- won trips to Louisville for a special Kentucky Derby weekend, an event also for it equally stylish removable tops. The weekend includes Jenny McCarthy presenting one grand prize winner with keys to their own 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, a once-in-a-lifetime experience of attending the Barnstable-Brown celebrity charity gala, tickets to the 133rd Kentucky Derby and a VIP tour of Churchill Downs. When: Friday, May 4, 2007 - 9:30 a.m. Where: Inside entrance to Marquee Village, just outside Gate 10 Churchill Downs - 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, Ky. 40208 Visuals: Moment of surprise when McCarthy announces grand prize winner -- McCarthy and finalists showcasing hat designs -- Grand prize winner receiving car keys from Jenny McCarthy B-ROLL COORDINATES: 05/04/2007 14:00 End: 05/04/2007 14:15 Galaxy 25: Gal25/ Transponder 13C ( 97' West ) Downlk Freq: 3960MHz (V) 05/04/2007 15:00 End: 05/04/2007 15:15 Galaxy 25: Gal25/ Transponder 13C ( 97' West ) Downlk Freq: 3960MHz (V) 05/04/2007 16:00 End: 05/04/2007 16:15 Galaxy 25: Gal25/Transponder 13C ( 97' West ) Downlk Freq: 3960MHz (V) DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Eileen Wunderlich of the Chrysler Group, office, +1-248-512-0332, cell, +1-248-705-7962, ; or Kimberly DeClark of Stratacomm, +1-202-441-0096, Web site: http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/

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