ESTHERVILLE, Iowa -- Officials from the United States Modified Touring Series announced today that AERO Race Wheels will be a contingency sponsor during the 2012 racing season for the drivers of the USMTS Casey’s Cup and USMTS National Championship Series.

Located in Estherville, Iowa, AERO Race Wheels was established in 1995 by current owner F.L. “Skip” Miller on the conviction that this company and its dedicated staff could provide higher quality wheels designed specifically to endure the tough requirements and conditions of the racing industry.

And there is no tougher testing ground on dirt than the drivers and machines of the USMTS.

In addition to contributing the record-setting points fund for this season, AERO Race Wheels will award certificates good for $40 off the purchase of two wheels to the last place finisher in every USMTS main event. Certificates valued at $1,500 will also be distributed at year's end.

“AERO Race Wheels is excited to be back on board with the USMTS,” said AERO Race Wheels Marketing Manager Kelli Peton. “We feel the organization provides a great racing environment for their racers.

“We put our customers first and we appreciate the loyalty the racer's have for our company.”

Since it’s founding, AERO Race Wheels has become the largest premier steel racing wheel supplier with a product line that speaks for itself. It's not an understatement to say that they have made their mark in the racing community in just a short time.

For more information about AERO Race Wheels, call toll-free 888-895-2376 or visit www.aeroracewheels.com online.

For the third straight year, the USMTS campaign will begin with a tripleheader at the Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas. The 3rd Annual USMTS Spring Nationals will take place Feb. 16-18.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944. You can also like the USMTS on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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USMTS TITLE SPONSORS: Casey’s General Stores, Swan Energy.

USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Cheetos, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, Kevko Oil Pans & Components, New Vision Graphics, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, SLAP Energy, Snickers.

USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Arnold Motor Supply, ASi Racewear, Beebe Heating & Air Conditioning, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, Dirthead.com, DirtKnights.com, DrySlik Dirt Trak Racewear, Farm Boy BBQ Sauce, Intensitee Custom Racewear, Karl Performance Parts, Mesilla Valley Transportation, O’Brien Enterprises, Olympic Fire Protection, Ramirez Race Cars, Ruter Farms, Sybesma Graphics, Yeager Machine.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing Products, COMP Cams, CPD Racing Tools, Eibach Springs, Erson Cams, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Harness, Hypercoil Springs, Isky Racing Cams, The Joie of Seating, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, Out-Pace Racing Products, PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, Real Racing Wheels, Racing Head Service, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, WIX Filters.