SunTrust Extends Craftsman Truck Series Sponsorship with Bill Davis Racing and Driver Bill Lester Through 2006

ATLANTA, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SunTrust Banks, Inc., announced it has extended its associate sponsorship of Bill Davis Racing and driver Bill Lester, of the No. 22 blue and orange SunTrust Toyota Tundra in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, through 2006. As part of the agreement, SunTrust will appear as a primary sponsor at races in Charlotte, Nashville and Bristol, Tenn.

"I am thrilled that SunTrust will be a part of our program again for a third consecutive year," said Mr. Lester. "We had our best finish of the season with the SunTrust name on the hood of our truck in 2005 and we'll work hard to get them to Victory Lane in 2006."

"SunTrust has been such a huge supporter of the Toyota program, and I am confident that we will give them a good showing in 2006," said Mr. Davis, founder and owner of Bill Davis Racing. "Bill Lester has shown that he is a class act both on and off the track and that is a big reason why partners like SunTrust want to be a part of the Bill Davis Racing family."

In addition to the Craftsman Truck sponsorship, SunTrust is also currently the "Official Bank" of both NASCAR and Grand American Road Racing, as well as sponsor of the No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac Riley Mk.XI team in the Grand American Rolex series.

"Bill Lester has been an inspiration to all NASCAR fans and continues to be an important part of our motorsports program," said Krista Massey, Director of Sponsorships and Event Marketing at SunTrust. "Partnering with Bill Davis Racing and Bill Lester has been exciting for SunTrust and all of our associates."

More information about the Bill Davis Racing program and Bill Lester can be found at http://www.billdavisracing.com/.

SunTrust Banks, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation's largest banking organizations, serving a broad range of consumer, commercial, corporate and institutional clients. As of March 31, 2006, SunTrust had total assets of $178.9 billion and total deposits of $122.0 billion. The Company operates an extensive branch and ATM network throughout the high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states and a full array of technology-based, 24- hour delivery channels. The Company also serves customers in selected markets nationally. Its primary businesses include deposit, credit, trust and investment services. Through various subsidiaries the Company provides credit cards, mortgage banking, insurance, brokerage, equipment leasing and capital markets services. SunTrust's Internet address is suntrust.com