LOS ANGELES, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- As if he was shot out of a cannon, Toyota-United''s Ivan Dominguez, affectionately known as the "Cuban Missile," won yesterday''s opening 70.4 mile stage 1 of the 2008 Tour de Georgia Presented by AT&T. 119 riders contested the race, which was held in sunny mild conditions on a mostly flat circuit. Ivan Stevic from Toyota-United was in an early breakaway of six riders that never gained more than a minute advantage over the field for most of the race. "With 8 kilometers to go, the Pro Tour teams formed an alliance and drove hard to catch the leaders. Our guys were waiting in the wings to spring Dominguez to the finish if Stevic''s group was caught," said Len Pettyjohn Team Director for Toyota-United.

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Source: Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team

· Ivan Dominguez of Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team. · Click Here to Download Image With 1,000 meters to go, Henk Vogels the team captain of Toyota-United led the charge with Dominique Rollin, Ivan Dominguez and Hilton Clarke on his wheel to set up the sprint for Dominguez. "Henk put us in a perfect position and took me to 500 meters where I let loose with everything I had to deliver Ivan as close to the finish as possible before he blew past me with 200 meters to go and easily won," said teammate Dominique Rollin.

"With 50 meters to go, I looked under my arm and saw I had the same gap as when I passed everyone earlier and realized then I was the fastest and no one was going to pass me," said Dominguez after the race.

Due to the time bonus for wining the stage, Dominguez moved into the coveted Yellow Jersey which signifies he has the lowest overall time of all the participants and leads second place Nicholas Sanderson of Australia (Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team) by four seconds.

Today''s 115.7 mile Stage 2 will begin at 11AM EDT from the city of Statesboro and finish in Augusta, the site of the Masters Golf Tournament. Dominguez will look to keep his yellow jersey another day as the race will be difficult for the sprinters with the fist official climb of the week in North Augusta.

The win at yesterday''s Tour de Georgia adds to the legacy of the Toyota- United Pro Cycling Team as the team remains the only team in the world to win a stage in all three "Grand Tours" in America the past three seasons with a total of nine stage wins.

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For rider, staff interviews or general information, please contact Sean P. Tucker at 541-318-8491 or cell at 541-390-5981 or email sean@toyota-united.com

About Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.: Toyota established operations in the United States in 1957 and currently operates ten manufacturing plants including one under construction. There are more than 1,400 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships in the U.S. which sell more than 2 million vehicles a year. Toyota directly employs over 32,000 in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at more than $13 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design.

About United Pro Cycling Team, L.L.C.

Based in Newport Beach, California, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Cycling, L.L.C, United Pro Cycling Team is owned and operated by Sean Tucker. Comprised of some of the top cycling talent in the country, it is positioned to be the premier cycling team in America. In addition to its racing team, United Cycling, L.L.C, wholly owns and operates United Bicycles, L.L.C. The team has also designated the United Cycling Foundation, Inc. as its designated charity, committed to raise awareness and funds for American causes including homelessness and the environment.

Additional Toyota-United Sponsors:

In 2008, The Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team is exclusively sponsored by, Bicycling Magazine, Bontrager, Giordana Clothing, Fuji Bicycles, Shimano, SockGuy, Specialized Bicycle Components, and United Bicycles, in addition to title sponsor Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Source: Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team
　　

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