MATT HALLIDAY SPONSOR

One of the most important pieces of equipment a racing driver must rely on is the crash helmet as head protection is of ultimate importance. Over the past century, racing drivers’ head protection has progressed from cloth caps to cork “bowls” to the proper all head covering helmet. Even over the last forty years, helmets have scientifically progressed from the open face to today’s light weight, full face variety incorporating drinks tube, radio wiring and emergency oxygen supply connections. Some drivers even have helmets custom designed to suit the confines of their driving position.

In the early days when safety was ignored and danger almost a requirement of racing, drivers shrugged the early helmets off as unnecessary but eventually they became compulsory to the point where no driver would venture into a racing car without one. Today, with individual colour schemes and graphic designs, the helmet is a racing driver’s identity and expression of individuality. Drivers are now identified by their helmets to the point where those discarded are highly sought after by collectors and charity auctioneers, etc.

Matt Halliday is no exception and early in his career is already identified by race fans from his striking helmet artwork. With the racing helmet being of such importance in safety and driver promotion, Matt knows only the very best will do and is thrilled to enjoy a personal sponsorship arrangement with a company that provides him with the very best – Arai. The Japanese helmet manufacturer has been involved in various forms of motorsport since its inception and has enjoyed success with some of motor racings most famous names. There is no doubt that Matt Halliday could one day be one of those names and he wants Arai and their New Zealand distributor, Dold Industries Limited, to be a part of that highly sought success.   

For Further information on Arai helmets visit:   www.arai.com

Dold Industries Limited
PO Box 10-393
128-134 Maui Street
TeRapa
Hamilton.

Ph: +64 07 849 4392
Fax: +64 07 849 4114
Email:  dold@ventura-bike.com