SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. - The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series announced today that Marsh Racing Wheels has signed on as the “Halfway Leader Award” sponsor for the 2006 season.

As part of their commitment to the tireless O’Reilly USMTS competitors, Marsh Racing Wheels will offer a $50 product certificate to the leader at the halfway point of every O’Reilly USMTS main event during the 2006 season, provided that driver is utilizing Marsh Racing Wheels. If the halfway leader is not using Marsh Racing Wheels, the prize carries over until the next race, and so on until the award is won.

"We are very excited to be involved with USMTS again and the Halfway Leader Award will build a lot of excitement," said Marsh Racing Tires president Brant Chenoweth. "I believe as the product certificates double, triple, quadruple or more that speculation about who will be the next winner will be a hot topic in the pits. Some lucky racer could win free wheels for the remainder of 2006 and the entire 2007 season!"

Located in Siloam Springs, Ark., Marsh Racing Wheels is entering their 51st year of producing racing wheels that are designed for the rigors of the motorsports industry. Marsh Racing Wheels are the culmination of over 50 years of dirt track racing experiences put into the design of a rim that is built on MRW's own equipment to racing specs.

For more information about Marsh Racing Wheels, call toll-free 1-800-643-3625, or visit Marsh Racing Wheels online at www.mrt-wheels.com.

To learn more about America's Premier Dirt Modified Series, call the O’Reilly USMTS headquarters at (515) 832-7944 or visit www.USMTS.com on the World Wide Web.