Ignition specialist NGK Spark Plugs attracted a host of motorsport stars and big crowds when it exhibited at the 2019 Autosport International show.

NGK has partnered some of the most famous Formula One, Rally and other four-wheel teams and drivers to numerous race victories and titles and highlighted its motorsport pedigree when it exhibited at the four-day show at Birmingham’s NEC.

Among the stars who visited NGK’s stand during the show were World Rally Championship duo Teemu Suninen and Marko Salminen who will compete in the 2019 season for the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team.

Nicolas Hamilton, who is being sponsored by NGK in this year’s British Touring Car Championship also signed autographs for fans on the stand, which was also visited by motoring TV presenter Edd China. Also in attendance were Pro Mod drag racing legend Andy Robinson and transgender racer Charlie Martin.

Other attractions included the 510hp four-litre twin-turbo V8 Mercedes-AMG GT4 race car from Team Parker Racing and a driving game pod and bike simulator where visitors had the chance of winning Ferrari remote controlled cars for posting the fastest times.

Mark Hallam, Marketing Manager, NGK Spark Plugs said, “It was fantastic to see so many of the competitors we support visit us at Autosport International. The show attracts thousands of motorsport devotees who follow many of the teams and competitors we support as well as many trade visitors and it is great to meet them at the start of what should be a memorable motorsport year.”