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MEDIA ALERT: FEBRUARY 15, 2001 

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DODGE STARTS ITS ENGINE TODAY ON ZONE.COM

Auto Manufacturer Furthers Dodge Different with a Free Online Racing Game

The roar of the engine and blur of the crowd has become virtual reality for racing fans today, as they can now climb behind the wheel at "Dodge Speedway," the latest free* online game at Zone.com (http://www.zone.com/speedway). This customized sponsored racing game supports Dodge's much anticipated national reentry into the NASCAR Winston Cup Series at the Daytona 500.

The game showcases three advanced 3-D racing tracks and a tailor-made selection of race vehicles. Players race against the clock and other cars on two professional competition tracks and one obstacle track while driving the No. 19 or No. 9 Dodge Dealers NASCAR(r)-sanctioned Intrepid R/T, the street version of the Intrepid R/T or the Dodge Viper GTS Coupe. Players may post their racing times on the Zone, allowing them to match their racing skills against online drivers around the world.

Players are also able to unlock additional vehicles and gain access to advanced tracks by registering to Dodge Garage, an enthusiast group for Dodge NASCAR, on the official Dodge Web site (http://www.4adodge.com). "Dodge Speedway" is accessible through Zone.com at http://www.zone.com/speedway.

Zone.com is the largest multiplayer gaming site on the Internet, with 18 million registered members around the world, more than 120,000 concurrent users at peak times, and in excess of 130 games available for play. The Zone offers free* membership and a wide variety of games including free* card, board and puzzle games, free* matchmaking for popular CD-ROM games and premium games.

* Connect-time charges may apply.

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