RallySavage wrote:
Late night we all got an email from the race director with information for the race. I noticed that it said there were 30 slots to Worlds. I confirmed on the Ironman web site that it also said 30. I could have swore that for the last year everything I've seen about this race said it had 50 slots. I send and email to the race director, after pretending not to understand my question for 2 email exchanges they finally admitted that it has been advertised as 50 for the 12 months leading up to the event this weekend.
This is classic bait and switch. First it was a 1 loop bike course that turned into 2.5. Now its 30 slots instead of 50.
Here is the WayBack Machine snapshot from January 2017 and June 2017. So it said 50 as recently as June. I'd be pissed if I was looking for a slot too.
Race fast in the historic shore resort of Atlantic City, a flat and scenic course through vineyards, state forests and on the iconic Boardwalk, with sun, sand, casinos and amusements for the entire family.
The easily accessible, historic seaside resort of Atlantic City is home to world-class sports, cultural and entertainment events. With its world-famous Boardwalk, luxury hotels and stunning beaches, athletes, friends and family can expect to experience the best of what Absecon Island has to offer including casinos, shopping, dining, and entertainment against a stunning backdrop of sea, sun, and sand.
The race begins at sunrise with a 1.2-mile sheltered swim in the beautiful back bays of Atlantic City. Framed by the Atlantic City skyline, spectators may view the entire swim course from the shore. The single-loop bike course is 56 flat and fast miles through vineyards, state forests, riverside towns, and a portion of the Atlantic City Expressway, which athletes will ride without traffic (and toll-free!). Finally, the 13.1-mile run course features striking views of the Atlantic Ocean on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, a one-of-a-kind race experience for both athletes and spectators.
IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City offers 50 qualifying slots for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. Race this flat and fast course through the Classic Jersey Shore resort of Atlantic City and it's surrounding communities. Athletes will love the 99% closed bike course and run on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk, with sun, sand, casinos and amusements for the entire family.
The easily accessible, historic seaside resort of Atlantic City is home to world-class sports, cultural and entertainment events. With its world-famous Boardwalk, luxury hotels and stunning beaches, athletes, friends and family can expect to experience the best of what Absecon Island has to offer including casinos, shopping, dining, and entertainment against a stunning backdrop of sea, sun, and sand.
The race begins at sunrise with a 1.2-mile sheltered swim in the beautiful back bays of Atlantic City. Framed by the Atlantic City skyline, spectators may view the entire swim course from the shore. This 2.5x loop bike course will be 99% closed to vehicular traffic and will take athletes INTO Atlantic City via the Atlantic City Expressway, which athletes will ride toll-free! Finally, the 13.1-mile run course features striking views of the Atlantic Ocean on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, a one-of-a-kind race experience for both athletes and spectators.
IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City offers 50 qualifying slots for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.
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