Dubai: Dubai Autodrome and NGK on Wednesday announced an extension to their partnership, which is now in its fourth year and coincides with the tenth anniversary of Dubai’s premier motorsport venue.
NGK will be the title sponsor of the Dubai Autodrome Motorsport Club (DAMC) organised NGK Racing Series, which is run under the auspices of the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE) and has UAE national championship status.
The partnership will see NGK involved in UAE national race day events at Dubai Autodrome, along with active promotions at the Dubai Kartdrome, next to the main circuit in the Motor City area of Dubai.
Mohammad Iqbal, Marketing Manager of NGK Middle East, said: “For the fourth consecutive year, NGK is proud to be partnered with Dubai Autodrome. NGK has been actively participating in various motor racing series worldwide, including Formula 1, Moto GP and Le Mans. We also support many drivers and teams, along with race events around the world. We are always present to assist our end users to provide technical support.”
Richard Birch, Dubai Autodrome Gerneral Manager, said: “We welcome the extension of our partnership with NGK. It is a boost for local motorsport, which we have been actively helping to develop since the association began four years ago. NGK as a brand are synonymous with excellence in motorsport and for Dubai Autodrome this is a prestigious tie-up.”
The NGK Racing Series — including classes for touring cars, GT cars and the UAE Clio Cup — will take place on six national race dates at Dubai Autodrome and two at Yas Marina, with the first scheduled for October 31 at the Abu Dhabi race track.
