2742 Pulaski Highway Newark, Delaware 19702

CONTACTS:

Eric W. Andes      Tad Zamor
Tri State Racing      RossDirect.com
+1 302-449-0829      +1 877-277-2892
eric.andes@eds.com      pdi@rosschocolatesdirect.com

For Release: 1:50 P.M. EST, FRIDAY MAY 16, 2003

RossDirect.com signs on as Associate Partner for 2003 season!

Newark, Delaware – Platinum Distribution, Inc. joins Tri State Syndicated Racing Inc. as an Associate Marketing Partner for the 2003 season. Platinum Distribution Inc. will utilize this relationship to increase awareness of Ross Chocolates and advertise their website: RossDirect.com. The partnership is scheduled to begin at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, North Carolina on May 17th at the Joe Brown Pontiac-Buick-GMC All Chevy Show.

"We are excited about our sports marketing program and feel it will effectively introduce Ross Chocolates to the public," said Tad Zamor, Chief Technical Officer at Platinum Distribution, Inc. Ross Chocolates are a great tasting, "healthy" alternative to regular chocolate bars. Ross bars are sugar-free and low carbohydrate Belgian chocolates. Ross bars are for any individual that is limiting their carbohydrate and sugar intake including low-carb dieters, diabetics, children, dairy wary, and caffeine sensitive consumers. Ross Chocolate bars are distributed in ten delicious flavors: Almond, Cherry, Coconut, Crunchy, Dark, Mint, Orange, Raspberry, Supreme (milk chocolate) and White.

About Tri State Racing

As the name implies, Tri State Racing is comprised of members from three states (Delaware, Maryland, & Pennsylvania). This team was formed from friendships established in the mid-1960s and continues to grow stronger while pursuing their passions today. Team members began their racing experience in the '60s and '70s. Today, these racers have prepared a Nostalgia Top Fuel Front Engine Dragster [AA/FD] to provide current drag racing fans with a glimpse of drag racing's storied past. These cars continue to generate excitement on and off the track with high-speed passes and an intimidating stance while on pit row. Tri State Racing takes pride in maintaining their car in an effort to promote the Nostalgia form of Top Fuel Front Engine drag racing while providing entertainment for all race fans.