MCLAREN JOIN CHESTERTONS POLO IN THE PARK AS OFFICIAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTNER
Chestertons Polo in the Park are proud to announce a new
partnership with the luxury performance automotive brand,
McLaren Automotive, for the 2017 edition taking place in
London from 9 -11 June.
Taking the title of ‘Official Automotive Partner’, the new
collaboration marks a positive movement, not just for
Chestertons Polo in the Park, but also Polo in the UK,
supporting both the growth and ambition of the equestrian
sport.
Event Director, Rory Heron, commented, “We are delighted
to have McLaren Automotive on board. Our event has grown
immensely over the past eight years and we are continuing to
reach new audiences year-on-year. McLaren are the perfect
automotive partner for Chestertons Polo in the Park as they
pride themselves on innovation and evolving, values which
we very much share. We are really excited about working with
them in the build up to the event and having them join us there
in June.”
Jon Pollock, Managing Director Europe, McLaren Automotive
said, “We are thrilled to support Chestertons Polo in the Park.
The audience is a good match for us and the event provides the
perfect back drop for us to showcase our latest McLaren line-
up. Its central location is close to our London show room in
Knightsbridge and we are looking forward to the opportunities
it presents.”
McLaren Automotive joins a long list of prestigious sponsors
including title sponsor, Chestertons, and event sponsors
Champagne Lanson, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London,
Fever Tree and La Martina.
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Chestertons Polo in the Park introduced ‘City Polo’ rules to
make the sport more accessible to the public. The rules have
been simplified so that spectators will be able to follow the
polo without needing any prior knowledge of the game and
thus reaching new audiences with an ambition to grow the
sport world-wide. The announcement of McLaren’s support
confirms the success of the strategy and will allow them to
showcase the sport to McLarens global consumers.
Chestertons Polo in the Park not only offers top-class Polo,
following the success of 2016, the Grazing Paddock, polo’s
greatest pop-up food festival, will return bigger and tastier in
2017 with many of London’s most sensational restaurants in
attendance to ensure the fans of Chestertons Polo in the Park
2017 are treated like polo roy alty.
Saturday 10 June, Ladies Day, has fast become one of the most
desired tickets in the London social calendar as Hurlingham
Park overflows with champagne and summer’s most stylish
outfits.
Finals Day on Sunday 11 June will see the crowning of the
winner of Chestertons Polo in the Park 2017. The last day of
action is perfect for all ages with fun and interactive activities
for children taking place for the whole morning before the
hotly contested polo gets underway.
Tickets for Chestertons Polo in the Park start from just £15 and
can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
For more information please visit:
www.polointheparklondon.com.