Concord, NC (May 3, 2005): GRIZCO Racing has officially announced that Andy Santerre has committed to a full season in the Busch North Series, Grand National Division in his quest for a fourth consecutive series crown. Castle Hi-Tech, a “top end” producer of professional automotive chemical products and longtime associate sponsor of Andy Santerre, has stepped up their marketing arsenal to include a primary sponsorship of the No. 44 entry for five races. Santerre will begin his “Tour for Four” at Lee USA Speedway on May 15th with crew chief Roger Tryon.

Car-owner’s, Steve and Peg Griswold, announced Santerre’s appointment as team manager earlier this year, and moved the entire operation, which includes a fleet of cars for drivers Mike Stefanik and Brad Leighton, to Concord, North Carolina. The possibility of Santerre not defending his series crown sent shock waves through the series. Castle Products, Inc. stepped up to the plate, however, and made the possibility of Santerre getting back behind the wheel a reality.

“I am beyond excited about this year; 2005 looks to be a year of challenges for me both on and off the track,” Santerre said. “I have the honor of managing the top team in the Busch North Series, I get to work with two of the best and most respected driver's to ever race in the northeast - Brad Leighton and Mike Stefanik - and I get the opportunity to race against them in my bid for four consecutive championships - a feat that has never been accomplished."

Castle Hi-Tech got its beginning in 1970. In 1998, Castle built its first Hi-Tech Training Center in Erie, PA, and today, operates a 100,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Rochester, NY. Castle’s extensive product line includes retail and professional cleaners, waxes, and dressings, plus hi-tech auto service kits. Castle is perhaps best known for its Streak Proof Glass Cleaner, FIREBALL, and Dragon Power Fuel Treatments, and POWER Octane Booster. Factory Direct salespersons provide service throughout the east coast, from New England to Florida. Independent distributors sell Castle in the balance of the USA and Canada. Castle Packs Power is the slogan highlighted through their racing program, for more information about Castle, the racing program and their products, log onto to www.castlepackspower.com.

“Castle’s unique ‘top end’ professional quality has developed a loyal fan base,” explained Hans C. Blatter, President of Castle. “Being involved as a sponsor in NASCAR allows us to expand our fan base through brand awareness. We’ve had a great deal of success and a lot of fun being involved with Andy Santerre in the past. The Busch North Series offers the perfect venue for conducting hospitality events, building relationships with retailers and again, increasing our brand awareness. More importantly, Andy has personalized our experience as a sponsor beyond our expectations.”

“I am extremely particular about what products I use on and in my race cars and personal vehicles. I was introduced to Castle products through a former sponsor and I have to say I was impressed with the quality and wide range of products. Castle employs quality people who produce quality products. I am honored to be associated with such an innovative, family-oriented company.”

Santerre began his NASCAR racing career in 1993, earning Busch North Series “Rookie of the Year” honors; he went on to post 21 wins, 16 poles, 75 top-five and 107 top-10 finishes on the regional series. In 1998, Santerre moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to compete on the NASCAR Busch Series. He continued to make a name for himself earning top Rookie honors, scoring a pole, several top-10 finishes and an underdog race win at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Sponsorship opportunities dried up for the Cherryfield, Maine native, but his four years on the national Busch Series with its elite level of prepared Santerre for his next chapter in racing. In 2002, Santerre came back to the regional Busch North Series and began a three year Championship run. Santerre is only the second driver in the history of the series to earn three series crowns.

“Some media have already dubbed my season the 'Tour for Four'. I don't want to put added pressure on myself or the team. I just plan to continue what I have been doing for the past three seasons, racing hard and working even harder,” Santerre said.

The 2005 season will be Santerre’ and Castle Hi-Tech’s fourth year together.