Why were tobacco companies heavily sponsoring motor sports?

So, you've probably noticed that motor sports and tobacco companies were once as inseparable as peanut butter and jelly! But why, you ask? Well, it's simple really! These companies saw motor sports as the perfect platform to promote their products. Fast cars and the 'cool' smoker imagery were a match made in marketing heaven. This partnership was also a clever way to circumvent the limitations on traditional tobacco advertising. By sponsoring motor sports, they could keep their brands in the public eye without breaking any rules. It's all about being creative, right? Just like my grandma's approach to knitting...there's always a loophole!