If I remember right I thought Isuzu started the sponsor in oct. 1998 introducing the vx at the ironman. and peter reid won it that year! However i could be mistaken and if the sponsorship started in 1999 that would explain the look i get from peter the last couple of years when i pass him on alii dr. in my vx. he is usually running with someone and as i pass, he takes notice and says something to his partner, i can only guess at what, maybe something like.......
I almost had one of those but Luc beat me out!
and that's why i hooked up with lori bowden (winner of 99).........maybe?
If i see him at the expo i'll have to ask!
aloha,
ocwiley