WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington's
favorite reality show returns! The Hands-On Contest at The
Washington Auto Show® will put a handful of lucky
Washingtonians in touch with the chance to win a brand new Hyundai
Tucson!
The legendary Hands-On Contest, in which show guests must stay
in nearly constant physical contact with the prized vehicle for a
period of several days, first wowed Washingtonians in 1999 when the
match came down to a test of wills between an officer from the army
and navy. This year's contest, which will run from Tuesday, Jan. 31 through noon on Sunday, Feb.5,
will feature a host of locals who will compete for the chance to
drive home in a new 2017 Hyundai Tucson SE FWD.
"The Hands-On Contest is a hallmark of The Washington Auto Show
that puts the thrill of a new car within arm's reach," said
Kevin Reilly, president of
Alexandria Hyundai and board member of the Washington Area New
Automobile Dealers Association, producer of The Washington Auto
Show. "We are grateful to the Washington Area Hyundai Dealers for
sponsoring this contest and giving away this vehicle, allowing us
to showcase Hyundai's cutting-edge technology and innovative new
models such as the 2017 Hyundai Tucson SE FWD."
For a chance at competing in the Hands-On Contest, area
residents must register via www.washingtonautoshow.com, no
later than 12:00 noon on January 23,
2017. They will be asked to provide a short
explanation of why they want to win the car. Thirty applicants will
be chosen from that pool of registrants to qualify for the next
round, from which a final group of 10 will be screened and selected
by The Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
to participate in the final stage of the competition.
Contest rules require that all participants keep their "hands
on" the Hyundai for the duration of the contest. Finalists will be
positioned around the prize vehicle at random by the judges and
must be continuously in physical contact with the vehicle at all
times (excluding sanctioned breaks). If a participating contestant
does not maintain continuous contact with the vehicle for any
reason, including reward challenges, that contestant will be
disqualified.
The last person remaining in physical contact with the prize
vehicle will win it. In the event that the end of the live contest
leaves more than one finalist, a random drawing will be conducted
by the sponsors to determine the winner.
Each participating contestant will be responsible for acquiring
his or her own food and beverages. Each contestant may bring no
other personal property to the contest except for the following:
one blanket, one change of clothes and one set of toiletries. Once
the contest has begun, no additional personal property will be
permitted. A regular break of exactly 15 minutes is scheduled every
three hours. (Participants returning late from these breaks will be
disqualified.) No electronic devices, reading, writing or drawing
materials are allowed, and smoking, alcoholic beverages, offensive
language and physical contact between contestants are prohibited.
Family, friends and onlookers are encouraged and welcomed, but only
contestants are allowed within the confines of the contest
space.
The Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA),
producer of The Washington Auto Show, will have complete judging
and management authorization on behalf of all sponsors.
The contest is open to all legal United States citizens 18 years of age or
older. Contestants must be at least 18 years of age by December 31, 2016 to participate. All entrants
must have a valid driver's license and proof of
insurance.
No Purchase necessary to win. Void where prohibited. All
federal, state, local laws and regulations apply. For complete
contest rules or more information about The Washington Auto Show,
visit www.washingtonautoshow.com.
The Washington Auto Show has become a beloved annual tradition
among Washingtonians who marvel at the growing display of mobility
technologies, exotics, stars and cars, interactive displays,
contests and mascots. Hundreds of new vehicles and concepts from 38
domestic and import manufacturers will fill the Washington Convention Center with three levels
of advanced exhibits. The event is open to the public
January 27 to February 5. For the
latest schedule and details about discounts through METRO along
with special promotional prices for students, seniors and children,
please visit The Washington Auto Show online at:
www.washingtonautoshow.com.
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