C. Trade Group and Nicko’s NY Style Handmade Pizza Sponsor Spring Nationals

NEW YORK, NY (April 5, 2006) – In a press conference today, C.Trade Group announced that Nicko’s NY Style Pizza signed a multi-year agreement to become the Official Pizza of the IHRA and will become the title sponsor of the Nicko’s NY Style Pizza Spring Nationals presented by Advance Auto Parts featuring the Castrol Night Of Fire at Rockingham Dragway, April 21-23, the second event on the 2006 eMax Drag Racing Series. Nick Kontonicolas, CEO of C.Trade Group added Nicko’s to the IHRA lineup after witnessing the success of the Amalie Oil Texas Nationals.

Nicko’s NY Style Pizza is a division of C. Trade Group and marketed in conjunction with Hoosier Thunder Motorsports.

“We are excited about being involved with the IHRA and the eMax Drag Racing Series,” said Kontonicolas. “Our food products make a great fit for the fans and for the tracks.

“With the growth of the IHRA in recent years we feel confident that this is an incredible avenue to grow our business and gain exposure,” added Kontonicolas. “We look forward to growing our brand image and exploring other opportunities within the IHRA.”

“We are pleased to add Nicko’s to the IHRA family,” said IHRA President Aaron Polburn. “With their support we will continue to grow IHRA and the eMax Drag Racing Series.”

“We couldn’t be happier,” said Steve Earwood, owner of Rockingham Dragway. “This is a quality food choice for families when they come to the Nicko’s NY Style Pizza Spring Nationals presented by Advance Auto Parts featuring the Castrol Night Of Fire.”

Check the refrigerated section of your grocery store, or ask your local grocer to carry Nicko’s NY Style Handmade Pizza.

About C. Trade USA
C. TradeUSA, Inc.(C. Trade Group), http://www.ctradegroup.com, a privately held company with extensive National and International business relationships, is part of the C. Trade Group of Companies. The C. Trade Group of Companies has extensive holdings in the United States as well as in China, Latin America, Greece, and Bangladesh. C. Trade's portfolio of companies specializes in biotechnology, environmental remediation, water purification, automotive consultation services and most recently food services. C. Trade Group, Inc.'s President, Nick Kontonicolas, is an experienced, well-seasoned professional investor and corporate venture capitalist. He constantly seeks out new and revolutionary technologies which can be seamlessly integrated within his network.