Dan Lee: Building Power, Honoring Legacy

Colorado’s Contender With a Mission Behind the Machine

Some builds are made for trophies. Others are made for purpose.

Dan Lee is back for UCC 2025 — and he's bringing more than just a fierce diesel rig. He's bringing a story. A memory. A promise.

This isn’t just another competitor. This is a man honoring his father with every bolt turned and every pass made down the track.

The UCC Dream

Dan Lee has been part of the diesel community for years — supporting events, attending as a fan, and competing in local pull and race circuits. In fact, he made his first mark in the 2018 UCC Qualifier, proving that he wasn’t just spectating — he was preparing.

Now, he’s returning to the big stage, not just to compete, but to fulfill a vision he and his father once shared.

“I always told my dad we’d build this truck together,” Dan says. “Now, I’m doing it for him.”

The Truck: Built From the Heart

Dan’s truck is as unique as the journey that led to it. A 1967 Ford F-250 body sits atop a 2004 chassis and axles, powered by a tried-and-true 5.9L Cummins and paired with a rock-solid 4R100 transmission.

This build isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about standing out, going back to roots, and pushing forward with intention and heart.

Every weld, every fitting, every decision — all of it is shaped by meaning, experience, and the desire to finish what he started with his dad.

The Support Crew That Drives It All

Dan doesn’t walk this road alone. Backed by his wife, his kids, and a loyal group of friends, he’s built more than a truck — he’s built a support system that believes in him as much as he believes in the build.

ATS Diesel has been instrumental in his journey, offering support and expertise that’s helped bring this vision to life.

2024: First Steps into the Arena

Dan made his UCC debut in 2024, showing grit and determination throughout the weekend. While the final standings didn’t reflect the blood, sweat, and effort poured into the truck, those who were paying attention saw something deeper — a competitor with heart, persistence, and a build still evolving.

Now in 2025, he returns with lessons learned, a tougher mindset, and a clear goal: enjoy every minute, learn from the best, and drive it back onto the trailer at the end of it all.

Why It Matters

Dan Lee’s journey to UCC isn’t about dominating headlines — it’s about living a dream, honoring a promise, and showing what one man and his family can do with passion, patience, and perseverance.

In a world of high-dollar race rigs and ultra-competitive teams, Dan stands out for a different reason: he’s proof that legacy, love, and a little diesel smoke can take you anywhere.

UCC 2025 Is More Than a Competition

It’s a proving ground.
It’s a place where stories like Dan’s are written — in sweat, speed, and smoke.

Dan Lee: Fueled by memories. Driven by purpose. Ready for the next chapter.