Sponsorship down under

Sir,

Prize money, or lack of it, has always been a problem with motor sport in Australia. However, things are improving. In a Super Sprint, competed in recently, organised by the Australian Racing Drivers’ Club at Amarco Park near Sydney, a local hair dressing salon donated a prize for — “the most hair, raising drive of the day” You’ve guessed it — “a free hair cut!”

NSW, Australia REG DARWELL