As I was filling out a survey from Ironman WI (and saw that it really focused on whether I’d buy a Ford as a result of seeing their logo everywhere) it made me think, who have been the title sponsors for Ironman over the years? A search of ST or the internet has no quick answer.
Bud Lite
Ford
Izuzu
Toyota
who else?
If you are talking about Kona, I believe Nautilus was the first, then Bud Light followed by Gatorade and Ford.
Miller Lite was the first at Ironman Canada '86.
As I was filling out a survey from Ironman WI (and saw that it really focused on whether I’d buy a Ford as a result of seeing their logo everywhere) it made me think, who have been the title sponsors for Ironman over the years? A search of ST or the internet has no quick answer.
Bud Lite
Ford
Izuzu
Toyota
who else?
Isuzu
(you guys should be ashamed to get spelling corrections from me!)
I don’t think Izuzu was ever a “title” sponsor at Ironman.
Timex was the title sponsor for many years.
They were. And how can you forget this beast!!! I say bad timing if they sell this today with that huge logo, it will sell like Cervelo!
I drove one of these for awhile and that Isuzu Vehicross was a fun car to drive.
They were a sponsor, but a **Title **sponsor means they had their name above Ironman on the awards etc as in “Ford Ironman”. I don’t see it on any of the posters, medals or trophies above the Ironman name, but I do see Budlight, Gatorade. Timex and Ford.
Yes, the vehicle was a dud. Joe was given one to drive by the local dealer and he gave it back, it was so usless.
Isuzu was a title sponsor for IMUSA in 1999, 2000 & 2001.
http://www.sportstats.ca/display-results.php?lang=eng&racecode=37114