LEIGHTON LEVY, STAR Writer

The recent Johnnie Walker Charity Golf Tournament at the Tryall Golf Club in Hanover raised an estimated J$3 million that will go towards the Diageo Learning for Life Programme.

Meanwhile, Brian Pengelley won for himself an all-expense-paid trip for two to the Formula One Grand Prix race in Austin, Texas, from October 23-25.

Pengelley was one of several persons who bought extra bottles of Johnnie Walker's Reserve Brands during the tournament that allowed him an entry into the raffle along with the golfers who participated in the tournament.

"Total disbelief that I could be so lucky," said Pengelley.

"I actually thought that Cedric (Blair), when he drew my name from the jar, was joking, as I had told him how much I wanted to win this trip on the Friday evening when he announced it."

"I am grateful for the opportunity to attend, but I am extremely hopeful that the package will include pit passes, as this is really where you can get close to the cars and the drivers, which is an opportunity of a lifetime."

The trip is proving to be a dream come true for the man who considers himself a huge fan of motorsport.

"I am a huge fan of Formula One, as I have been following it for as long as I can remember," Pengelley said.

"I also follow motorsport in general, as I used to rally here in Jamaica, and my son raced go-karts [which is where these drivers started] at a very competitive level in Canada. In fact, he and I attended some 10 years ago the F1 race in Montreal and we have always wanted to experience this again."