Our Timeline
1997
‘The Spirit of Motorsport’, a one month photographic exhibition of iconic images in motorsport is launched at the Cheltenham Art Gallery to coincide with the arrival of the World Rally Championship.
1997
Polygon is contracted to the FIA GT Championship to coordinate all pre-promotional activity for each round of its World Championship.
1996
Polygon secures three year contract from Cheltenham Tourism to positively promote ‘Cheltenham, host town to the Network Q Rally’, to a worldwide audience.
1996
A Gulf McLaren wins BPR Global Endurance Series, to crown a season of huge achievement on and off the track. Media coverage estimated at over £3million.
1996
Polygon secures BBC Top Gear sponsorship for the Gulf McLaren racing programme.
1996
Cheltenham is awarded Network Q Rally of Great Britain (final stage of World Rally Championship) for three years (1997-1999).
1996
Polygon is appointed to a consortium (comprising Cheltenham Borough Council and Cheltenham Racecourse) bidding to host the Network Q Rally.
1995
Gulf’s commercial lubricants division appoints Polygon to support its sales drive .
1995
Two Gulf sponsored McLarens compete at Le Mans and in the 5-race BPR Global Endurance Series, all PR and promotional activity coordinated by Polygon.
1994
Polygon is appointed to coordinate all sponsorship and PR activity for Gulf Oil (Great Britain) Ltd.
1995
F1 star Mark Blundell joins the team at Le Mans, Polygon coordinates hospitality for corporate guests and media from across the world.
1994 – Polygon Marketing is established, 1st September
Polygon Marketing is established on 1st September 1994.