Wiley X Eyewear Takes the Lead in Supporting Our Troops with U.S.O. Donation at Nextel Cup NASCAR Race
10 March 2006 12:41
Industry leader in protective eyewear sponsors Sterling Marlin's No. 14 Chevy in Las Vegas.
Wiley X Eyewear™ (pronounced Why-Lee-X), a leading manufacturer of tactical, sports and casual eyewear, is proud to announce its primary sponsorship of Sterling Marlin's No. 14 Chevrolet for the March 12th NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
In keeping with Wiley X Eyewear's long tradition of providing the ultimate in protective tactical eyewear for military and law enforcement applications, the company is commemorating its most recent NASCAR sponsorship by donating 500 pairs of their revolutionary High Velocity Protection (HVP™) tactical goggles along with a check for $5,000 to the U.S.O. to support the men and women serving our country overseas.
The MB2 Motorsports entry is emblazoned with the black and red colors of Wiley X, which was recently applauded by the New England Journal of Medicine, which listed the company's shatterproof ballistic eyewear as one of the main reasons for the decreasing amount of eye injuries suffered by today's soldiers.
Along with being a major supplier to the U.S. Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies, Wiley X produces innovative and sophisticated sunglasses for both casual and active wear as well as specialty eyewear for the motorcycle, mountain/street bike, hunting, boating and fishing markets.
"It's hard to contain our excitement after finalizing a deal with the good folks at MB2 Motorsports to have our very own Nextel Cup car competing in Las Vegas," said Myles Freeman, co-owner and vice president of sales for Wiley X Eyewear. "And we couldn't have a better role model than Sterling Marlin to drive the No.14 Wiley X Eyewear car. This race is dedicated to all of our retail customers who have helped us achieve an aggressive goal in our quest to further raise brand awareness and the brave men and women of our armed forces."
Marlin, the 2002 winner at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, feels his new team is ready for a breakthrough race in the Wiley X Chevy. "We had a good test in Las Vegas (in January) and I think we're ready to jump out and run up front," said Marlin. "We're banking on a red-hot performance to go along with our cool-looking car and our cool-looking Wiley X shades."
Wiley X is no stranger to the motorsports industry - the company is in its second season as an associate sponsor on the MB2-owned U.S. Army Chevrolet driven by Joe Nemechek. Wiley X has also established an official status with the International Race of Champions (IROC) circuit.
"Wiley X has been a great partner and we appreciate them stepping up for this opportunity," said Jay Frye, MB2's CEO and general manager. "It's always exciting when we are able to provide a company with its first experience as a primary sponsor."
For more information on this company:
Wiley X - Ballistic Goggles and Eyewear
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