<< PRO STOCK DRIVER TOMMY LEE READY TO TAKE ON THE MOUNTAIN >>

DENVER (July 11, 2006) -- Veteran Pro Stock racer Tommy Lee is ready to make his debut as driver of the Slammers Ultimate Milk Chevy Cobalt at this weekend's running of the Mile-High Nationals in Denver.

Lee is no stranger to success on the race track. Lee's impressive credentials from his IHRA days include winning six national events, and earning seven no. 1 qualifiers. Lee also just missed winning the 2000 IHRA Pro Stock National Championship by two rounds.

Lee has also enjoyed previous success on the NHRA circuit, qualifying for 11 NHRA Pro Stock National Events while driving for Allen Johnson's team in 2002.

Since joining Cagnazzi Racing, Lee has remained active as a driver for the past several years, serving as test driver for the team.

"Victor [Cagnazzi] believes there is no substitute for on-track testing," Lee said. "So we spend a lot of time making runs, and I'd expect I've made 75 laps or better as the test driver. In fact, counting when I raced last, I think I have 15 to 20 laps down Bandimere Speedway alone."

Lee's driving experience is sure to pay off, in what many consider to be the most challenging Pro Stock race on the 23-Event tour due to the high altitude of the track. Lee feels confident that his Slammers Ultimate Milk team will do everything they can to "knock any rust off" the seasoned pro.

"I was with Dave Connolly's guys while they tested in Denver right after St. Louis," Lee said. "And then we spent two days testing the Slammers Ultimate Milk Cobalt at Rockingham. We have been keeping busy for sure, and I'm getting back into race mode.

"This is a dream come true," Lee continued. "When you take a team like this, one that does everything in-house, and has the best people, equipment and sponsors in the sport, you can't help but feel proud to be the driver. I've driven a lot of cars in my days, but to have the chance to drive a true championship-caliber car is something special. Starting at mid season we may not have any chance of winning the championship this year, but this whole team is going to race just like we are right in the middle of it."

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