HONDA INDY EDMONTON FACT SHEET
s 0ROVIDES INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE LIKE NO OTHER EVENT IN %DMONTON - In 2009, the Edmonton Indy was seen in 41.5 million homes in 147 countries worldwide. - Media coverage provided an estimated audience of 310.9 million. - Over 200 accredited reporters from Canada, the United States, Japan, Italy and Scotland.
s 0ROVIDES %DMONTON WITH AN ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MILLION - Visitors from outside the city spent money on accommodations, transportation, food and beverage, entertainment and attractions. - 74.3% of attendees were from the Edmonton area; 23.7% from Alberta and Canada; 2% from outside of Canada.
s /VER THE PAST lVE YEARS %DMONTON HAS CONSISTENTLY SHOWN IT IS IN THE TOP TIER OF RACING CITIES THROUGHOUT .ORTH !MERICA - One of only two Canadian races on the IZOD IndyCar Series Calendar. - Also features support races from NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and the Northern Alberta Sports Car Club. - Strong fan support on all three days of racing. - Rave reviews from Indy Racing League, IZOD IndyCar Series drivers and teams, and fans in attendance.
s )NDY 2ACING ,EAGUE REVS UP THE STAR POWER OF THE (ONDA )NDY %DMONTON - Up to 30 of the world’s fastest drivers on the starting grid. - Features such well known athletes as Danica Patrick (Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model), Helio Castroneves (2007 Dancing With The Stars Champion), Canadians Paul Tracy and Alex Tagliani, and 2009 Edmonton Indy race winner Will Power.
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