In honor of a long-standing tradition of the Kentucky Derby, a sophisticated horse racing event often known for its fan’s fashionable hats, the Chrysler brand and A M Maus & Son Inc. announce a nationwide hat design competition inspired by the brand’s all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, launching in spring 2007. Designs are to be inspired by the “elegance of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and the style of the Kentucky Derby”. The top three finalists win tickets to the Derby to wear their winning designs. One grand prize winner will be named in Louisville, Ky., during Kentucky Derby weekend and will receive an all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The design must utilize some material from the Sebring Convertible’s soft top and be accompanied by a 100-word essay on how the styling and features of the all-new Chrysler Sebring Convertible inspired the hat design. The public will vote on the top 15 hat design submissions to determine their favorite sketches. The 15 quarter-finalist designs will be posted on the contest Web site from March 20-26 for public voting. The top five vote-getters will be provided seed money and convertible top fabric to produce their hat. After viewing the completed hats, judges will select the top three finalists, who will receive a trip for two to the Kentucky Derby and a chance to win an all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The grand prize winner will be decided by a panel of judges and announced in Louisville, Ky., during Kentucky Derby weekend. To enter the contest, go to www.chryslersebringhatsofftothederby.com. Entries will also be accepted by mail at: Chrysler Sebring Hats Off to the Derby Contest, Department 4764, P.O. Box 6650, Stacy, Minn. 55078-6650. Mailed entries must be post marked no later than March 5, 2007, and received no later than March 9, 2007. Additional details are provided on the contest Web site. “We’re excited about the introduction of the newly designed Chrysler Sebring Convertible and to top it off, we would love to see one of our Kimball area residents win a trip to the Kentucky Derby,” said Andrew Maus, of A M Maus & Son Inc.
