Motorsports
Hankook Tire continues partnership with Supercar Fest for 2022
- Hankook Tyre UK is announced as official tire sponsor at Supercar Fest for a third year
- Supercar Fest is back in 2022 with an even bigger and better event across 2 days
- The event takes place on May 28 – 29 at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire, which will see the supercars go head-to-head on a one-kilometer runway
Daventry, UK, May 27, 2022 – Hankook Tyre UK has renewed its partnership as official tire partner for the third consecutive year with Supercar Fest in 2022. This supercar themed festival will display the best modern day and classic supercars ever built over two days from May 28 – 29, and showcase the thrilling Supercar Fest: the Runway. With a new giant screen at the start line to display the supercars’ speed and a new 3 tier viewing platform for spectators, Supercar Fest: the Runway looks set to be even bigger in 2022.
Chang Yool Han, Managing Director of Hankook Tyre UK says “Hankook is delighted to once again be named as the official tire partner for the third consecutive year. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the Hankook brand and our world-class tires to motoring enthusiasts and supercar owners.”
Along with the runway action, there will be plenty more happening across the 2-day event. Visitors can enjoy unrestricted access to the supercar paddock where they can get close to all types of supercars, from the modern to the classics as well as over 50 rarely seen on the road ‘hypercars'.
On display will be Hankook’s latest flagship tire, the Ventus S1 Evo Z designed with proven motorsport technology to ensure high performance of premium segment sports cars at high speed. The Ventus S1 Evo Z marks a new era in Hankook’s high-end-tire portfolio streamlined for highly demanding sports cars that need the extra bit of grip and cornering qualities, without compromising durability and safety.
This ultra-ultra-high-performance tire is being used as original equipment by leading premium manufacturers sports vehicles including BMW X3 M and X4 M, MINI John Cooper Works GP and last but not least, the Porsche Panamera. In the world of motorsport, Hankook is regarded as one of the main supporters of this professional and popular sport as well as in the promotion of young motorsport talent. The Hankook name is at home just as equally on the endurance track as it is in formula racing, TCR series, and touring car championships.