Agree that they should get info out ASAP – I’ve got my schedule complete through the end of August. Looking to add 1 or 2 races. Would consider supporting PTO by doing one of their races but am going to decide on things within the next couple of weeks.
Hold off if you can. I did US Open last year. Outside of the heat, it was a very well run event. I would prefer it at a different time of the year due to the Texas heat and I think that is the feedback from the pros as well. Many pros have said that they will do PTO races this year with 4 chances to win $100k + Collins (guaranteed $30k appearance $) instead of IM races. Think about Ashley Gentle - $200k for her two wins. How many IM branded races would she have to win to make that?! 20?
I think that PTO has a great opportunity to capitalize on the overall lukewarm reception to the Kona-Nice setup. That being said, they could benefit themselves more by getting their schedule out soon.