NAS / WTC in Competition, Revisited

Triathlon Forum
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So, do you think WTC will do just as good of a job as NAS? In my mind, it can’t be good that NAS has to have the memo on their homepage:

Those looking for information on the new Ironman event in Kentucky should call the World Triathlon Corporation at 727-942-4767 or log onto www.ironman.com/louisville. North America Sports is not affiliated with the event in Kentucky.

Considering the amount of Iron rookies thinking NAS is IM, people are going to be confused. And, when I go to the WTC link, I can’t help but feel like the race’s identity is missing.

Can the organizations co-exist in the North American Ironman market?

Alex M.
www.TriHive.com

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Any info out there what is going on here?
Why would WTC step in directly?
Did NAS screw up with the locals?
Is NAS going down?

Sounds strange at best.

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It’s just a re-direct. Nothing more nothing less. I am sure that NAS wanted people to get quickly and directly to the information pages for IM Kentucky.

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The unofficial word on the street has NAS taking over IMLOU next year.

If true, perhaps a truce is in the balance with NAS doing what they do best (running races) and WTC doing the same (sponsorships, branding, etc).