Motorsport

International Motorsport

NGK SPARK PLUG supports series, teams and athletes on national and international levels. Over the last few years, this dedicated support has paid off for many teams and racers. Many of the supported have won a large number of titles in several of the the highest classes of racing. Our numerous motorsport activities have created deep trust in our two strong brands ‒ NGK Ignition Parts and NTK Vehicle Electronics.

Ducati motorcyclists on a race track, riding into a corner

MotoGP™

MotoGP™ - the premium class of motorcycle road racing, in which prototype bikes fight for the prestigious world championship. NGK SPARK PLUG is an official sponsor for 4 of the 11 MotoGP™ teams in 2023, among them the most successful teams of the last years: Repsol Honda Team, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP, Ducati Lenovo Team, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR. Overall, 12 of the best riders on the planet benefit from the technical support of the world’s number one spark plug brand, including big names like world champion Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia.

Official MotoGP™ Website

World Superbike Championship

The WSBK Championship features production-based motorcycles with certain modifications. With all major OEMs benefitting from the technical support of the world’s leading spark plug brand, it comes as no surprise that NGK SPARK PLUG’s premium quality products have carried a number of teams to countless championship victories as, for example, six-time world champion Jonathan Rea and his Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK. Besides giving support to Kawasaki, the ignition and sensor specialist is technical partner of Team HRC, ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati and Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Official Team.

Official WSBK Website

A purple Ford racing scale on a dirty race track

World Rally Championship

From snow-packed forest tracks to rock-strewn mountain passes, the WRC is without a doubt the most challenging 4-wheel motorsport championship in the world. The extreme conditions prevailing there literally force drivers, cars and material to deliver peak performances. The M-Sport Ford World Rally Team and its drivers Craig Breen, Adrian Fourmaux, Gus Greensmith, Sébastien Loeb and Pierre-Louis Loubet therefore rely on NGK SPARK PLUG products to give them a boost and a head start in these rough conditions.

Official WRC Website

Motocross World Championship

Mud, dust and jumps: The Motocross World Championship is the premier class of motocross racing. Divided into two classes - MXGP and MX2 - it is one of the physically most demanding series for athletes with a calendar of 20 events with two races each and a race duration of 30 minutes and 2 laps. NGK SPARK PLUG delivers its superior quality products to the Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team, supporting its ridersRomain Febvre and Mitch Evans while fighting for victories.

Official MXGP Website

Motocross rider doing a wheelie on a green Kawasaki bike in dirt

Speedway rider sliding into a curve on a black bike

Speedway World Championship

World-class speedway riders need no breaks for their extreme drifting. NGK SPARK PLUG supports the series in 2023. For good reason: the 500cc bikes reach speeds of more than 70 mph with only one single fixed gear and no brakes, making reliable ignition technology essential.

Official Speedway GP Website

Trial World Championship

Trial depends less on speed; it requires fine throttle, balance and machine control. NGK SPARK PLUG supports the Repsol Honda Team with its riders Gabriel Marcelli and Toni Bou who dominates the TrialGP with an impressive 13 outdoor championships, combined with 13 indoor championships. The machines have evolved to become extremely lightweight, lack seating (they are designed to be ridden standing up) and have a short suspension.

Official TrialGP Website