WTC SOLD! (Page 2)

Kona slots can easily be perserved by limiting the lottery and doing away with slots available at 70.3 events.

I agree with the 70.3 slots. Hopely 70.3 world championships will be prized thing to do and people will do it.

I really like the lottery system though but that is also because I know that is my only chance I will ever do IM Kona.

I refer people back to this discussion in light of what IM has done in seven years

Think MarmaMikey is dead-on here ...not sure that the new company will necessarily tinker with the races themselves as that is lifeblood of their brand - which is the essence of the value of their purchase.

Also think it is good news as the increase in value for the brand just peaks volumes to health of the sport. I was concerned with North American Sports lost the brand to WTC (and faded away) but enheartened by the emergence of Rev-3 right after.

It is good to have competitors within a market place as it keeps each company on their toes and provides variety to draw more people in. The only concern over the years is that WTC bought up most of the storied "independent" races such as Eagleman, Savageman, Timberman, etc. I would like to see Rev-3 - or even some independents - create the same storied experience and to build as history such as these races.