A NGK, leading candle maker, ignition cables and oxygen sensors of the world, proves once again the reliability of its products on the market. The company equips all the engines of the Mercedes-Benz Grand Challenge Cup cars with its spark plugs, one of the most prestigious speed competitions in the country. The season starts on April 22, in Santa Cruz do Sul (RS), broadcast live by RedeTV! and ESPN. For NGK, the use of its products is a sign of trust that the manufacturer has. It is important to highlight that the technology used in the manufacture of spark plugs for high-performance cars is the same as for passenger and light commercial vehicles. “NGK's product suits all applications, from the most conventional to the most complex, meeting the stringent requirements of assemblers and transferring the technology to the aftermarket, in addition to competitions that require high "performance", such as Moto GP and Formula 1, categories that we are also present”, highlights Marcos Mosso, Head of Marketing at NGK do Brasil. This assessment is also confirmed by whoever makes the show.. “In a category as competitive as the Mercedes-Benz Cup, we need to push the engine to the extreme of its capacity and only a strong, high-tech product can withstand such pressure.”, explains pilot Alexandre Papazissis, competing for the RSports team. Formula 1 Recently NGK announced the renewal of the partnership with the McLaren and Ferrari Formula 1 cars. The engines of two of the most traditional and victorious teams in the biggest automobile competition in the world are equipped with spark plugs from the Japanese company. “NGK proves they have the best and toughest spark plugs in the world, able to withstand the wear and tear provided by such fast vehicles", said NGK's general manager of Sales and Marketing in Europe at the time, Norbert Schmalfuss. Race calendar Stage 1 – Santa Cruz do Sul (RS) - April 22 Stage 2 – Curitiba (PR) – May 27 Stage 3 Interlagos (SP) – June 24 Stage 4 – Jacarepaguá (RJ) – July 22 Stage 5 – Campo Grande (MS) – September 23 Stage 6 – TBD – October 28 Stage 7 – Curitiba (PR) – November 18 Stage 8 – Interlagos (SP) – December 16 More about spark plugs The function of the spark plug is to conduct the electric current under high voltage to the interior of the combustion chamber, converting it to spark to ignite the air/fuel mixture. Despite its simple appearance, is a piece that requires high technology in its elaboration., since its correct maintenance is directly linked to engine performance, the levels of fuel consumption and the greater or lesser emission of pollutants, between others.
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