NGK-sponsored World Speedway champion Greg Hancock has put himself back in contention for this year’s title after storming to victory at the Mitas Slovenian Grand Prix. The American’s victory at Krsko was his first of the season and took him up to second in the championship  standings.

Next up is the TEGERA Stockholm SGP, which takes place on September 26 at the Friends Arena. Greg says,  “I have never won a round in Sweden and I have always wanted to. It’s a great country and I have a lot of history, family and sponsors there. I owe those guys a lot and nothing would feel better than to stand on top of the podium at the Friends Arena.”

Fellow NGK-sponsored rider Chris Holder is currently in sixth place in the championship on 78 points.

NGK Spark Plugs has sponsored Greg for a number of years; supplying its specialist Iridium racing plugs which he uses on his 500cc motorcycles.