NASCAR'S Kyle Petty Kicks Off Search For A Brawny Hero(TM)

Maker of Brawny Paper Towels Invites Consumers to Enter 'The Drive for Brawny Heroes(TM)' Contest

MARTINSVILLE, Va., April 10 -- Today at the Martinsville Speedway, a team of brand ambassadors known as the "Brawny Brigade(TM)" and NASCAR driver Kyle Petty will begin their search for men who have the drive to be a Brawny Hero. Brawny Heroes are men who display dedication to family and friends, perform charitable work and are community-minded. The maker of Brawny paper towels is recognizing everyday people who capture the spirit of the Brawny brand, and have the power to accomplish both big and small jobs with ease.

Kyle Petty, a true Brawny Hero, will lead the charge with the Brawny Brigade to host a charity car wash at the Martinsville Speedway. Together, they will send a call-to-action for all people to help raise money for Petty's Charity Ride Across America, sponsored by G-P/Brawny.

"The charities that benefit from the Ride Across America are really important to me because I have always felt the need to give back to the community," said Petty. "It is a privilege to be part of 'The Drive for Brawny Heroes' contest honoring the men who have the drive to be a Brawny Hero."

The Martinsville Speedway car wash is the first in a series of community service projects that will take place this summer. In a branded Winnebago(TM), the Brawny Brigade will travel nationwide on a 10-city tour. They will donate $5,000 to G-P/Brawny Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, as well as team up with local officials in each city to make a donation to children's charity partners.

Virginia citizens will have the first opportunity to reward members of their community by nominating a Brawny Hero for this recognition. "The goal of 'The Drive for Brawny Heroes' contest is to identify and celebrate men who embody the Brawny spirit," said Patrick Dodson, Brawny brand manager. "We encourage all our consumers to get involved and enter a Brawny Hero."

To enter, consumers must submit essay entries of 150 words or less describing how your nominee demonstrates his dedication to family and friends, charitable works and community support. Entries must be received by June 16, 2003 via U.S. mail or online. Forms are available from the Brawny Brigade, or at www.brawnyheroes.com. The essay entries will be evaluated by judges based on the abovementioned criteria. Three prize winners will be chosen and each receive an identical prize package, a family 4-pack vacation to Washington, D.C. Additionally, each nominator of the three winners will win a $2,500 cash reward for recognizing "The Drive for Brawny Heroes" in someone they know.

No purchase necessary to enter. Entrants and nominees must be 18 or older and a legal resident of the continental U.S. Void where prohibited. See Official Contest Rules at www.brawnyheroes.com for complete details.

  Brawny Brigade Tour Schedule (dates subject to change)

   Martinsville, Va.   April 10        Minneapolis        May 17 - 22
   Los Angeles         April 26 - 29   Chicago            May 24 - 27
   San Francisco       May 1 - 3       Dover, Del.        May 30 - June 1
   Denver              May 6 - 8       Philadelphia       June 3 - 6
   Kansas City, Kan.   May 11 - 15     Washington, D.C.   June 8 - 10

  About Kyle Petty

Kyle Petty knew when he was a young boy that he was destined to become a professional racecar driver - following in the footsteps of the rest of his family. He began his auto-racing career during his senior year of high school, and has been racing ever since. When Kyle is not burnin' it up on the track as the driver of the #45 G-P/Brawny Dodge, he is busy helping kids in communities across the country. Kyle Petty's charity, Ride Across America, is an annual event that raises money for children's hospitals and the Winston Cup Racing Wives Auxiliary Trust. For more information, please visit www.kylepettycharityride.com.

In October 2000, Kyle and his wife Pattie partnered with actor Paul Newman to launch their most ambitious project to date -- The Victory Junction Gang Camp. The camp's mission is to enrich the lives of children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.

About Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Headquartered at Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tissue, packaging, paper, building products, pulp and related chemicals. With 2002 annual sales of more than $23 billion, the company employs approximately 65,000 people at 400 locations in North America and Europe. Its familiar consumer tissue brands include Quilted Northern(R), Angel Soft(R), Brawny(R), Sparkle(R), Soft 'n Gentle(R), Mardi Gras(R), So-Dri(R), Green Forest(R) and Vanity Fair(R), as well as the Dixie(R) brand of disposable cups, plates and cutlery.