Steve Spiess Racing has inked a two-race sponsorship with Billet Specialties Inc. through the season-ending Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals in Pomona with the possibility of a long-term deal for 2010, a year that marks the 25th anniversary of Billet Specialties in the world of aftermarket wheels and custom equipment for vehicles.

Pro Stock racer Spiess uses Billet Specialties’ new line of drag-race-only wheels, the Comp 5 Series. “Billet Specialties owner Glenn Grozich has always been a front-runner in the world of custom cars and equipment, and these new wheels will undoubtedly raise the bar for others to follow,” said Spiess.

Spiess ranks 14th in NHRA points and has qualified at 14 of 17 events attended this season. His best effort was at the NHRA Carolinas Nationals in Charlotte, where he reached the semifinals before losing to eventual runner-up Greg Stanfield.

“We’re really doing well,” he added. “And our engine program keeps getting better and better. If there’s an opportunity to do well, it’s going to be next year. We are going to run a tight ship like we did this year.”