Motorsport enthusiasts will be heading down to Goodwood this weekend for a major annual automotive extravaganza. Ignition specialist NGK Spark Plugs will once again be playing a lead role at the Goodwood Festival of Speed which runs at the Sussex venue from Thursday, June 29 to Sunday, July 2.

The leading supplier of original-equipment spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK Lambda and other engine management sensors, will be exhibiting at the four-day event and has lined-up an array of cars and bikes, plus celebrity guests.

NGK’s stand, which will be near the Cricket Pitch, will have a drag racing theme this year with a display of iconic racers including champion drag star Andy Robinson’s NGK-liveried 69 Chevrolet Camaro which has a top speed of 239.05mph and drag bikes raced by legendary rider ‘Stormin’ Dennis Norman. In addition, NGK-sponsored four-time and current World Speedway champion Greg Hancock will be available for signed selfies with fans on Friday, June 30 from 11am-12 Noon and 2pm-3pm.

Other attractions on the stand include Lee Cohen's 1700hp Ford Zephyr drag car, which is fitted with NGK spark plugs. The 16ft long vehicle, which is based on a 1955 model, runs in the super pro class and has run a best time of 6.7 seconds at 203mph.

Mark Hallam, NGK Spark Plugs Marketing Manager, said, “We are delighted that we have managed to put together such an impressive collection of drag racing machines and that Greg will be joining us on our stand next Friday. We are sure our display will appeal to motorsport enthusiasts who flock to this great event, many of whose cars and motorcycles are fitted with our components.”