Kyle Petty is currently 32nd in the standings, with one top-10 finish in 16 starts. Credit: Autostock

Georgia-Pacific won't return as Petty's primary sponsor in 2006

LEVEL CROSS, N.C. -- Petty Enterprises has announced plans to restructure its primary sponsorship of the No. 45 Dodge driven by Kyle Petty in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series beginning in 2006. The change is part of a broader initiative that will be announced in more detail in the coming months and will involve multiple corporate partners.

Kyle Petty

"We're excited with the possibilities of working with new sponsors and structuring our program to allow for our partners to share the assets of the No. 45 car throughout the season," said Kyle Petty, CEO of Petty Enterprises.

"Although they will no longer be our primary sponsor, Georgia-Pacific and its Brawny brand has been a great partner for Petty Enterprises and for me personally. They have been supporting us since the mid '90s with our Craftsman Series truck program, and have been a valuable part of not only the racing team but the Charity Ride Across America and the Victory Junction Gang Camp as well."