One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States.

Demonstrating the specialty-equipment industry's growing global reach, international buyer and attendee attendance continues to climb. Hailing from 140 countries and U.S. territories, 2009 SEMA Show international attendees increased to 25%, a 5% rise from 2008, according Hedges & Company data.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States, with the percentage of international buyers increasing from 22% in 2008 to 25% in 2009.

Ninety percent of international buyers had the ability to make buying decisions or recommendations, which is three points higher than the net buying influence of domestic buyers.

Forty-two percent of international buyers were from businesses with annual sales of less than $1 million, while 59% of international buyers were from businesses in operation 11 or more years. Eighty-two percent reported at least 10% of their business was wholesale compared to 68% for U.S. buyers.

International buyers also reported a higher mix of wholesale business, 73% of which have $5 million or less in annual sales from one location and wholesale is half of their business.

For international buyers, the top three product interests were engines/engine parts components (16%), tires (12%), wheels/hubcaps/accessories (11%) and replacement parts (11%). The top 10 products currently carried were engine/engine parts components (26%), brakes (23%), tires (20%) and exterior accessories (20%). Like most American buyers, exterior accessories were the top product interest among Canadian buyers.

The top five countries with the highest number of attendees included Canada (30% of all estimated international attendees), followed by Mexico (11%), Australia (8%), Japan (5%) and Venezuela (3%). These five countries combined provided 57% of the Show’s estimated international attendees.

For the sixth consecutive year, Canada had the largest increase (28%) in international estimated attendance. Attendance from Canada has increased 88% since 2004 and the country now sends more people to the SEMA Show than the eastern region of the United States. There was also increased attendance from Mexico (64%), Australia (131%) and Japan (46%) in 2009.

Canadian attendees came from 12 provinces. Alberta provided the most estimated Canadian attendees with 28%, followed by Ontario with 24%. British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan rounded out the top five. For the second straight year, Saskatchewan had the largest percentage increase in attendees with 146% (excluding Prince Edward Island and Northwest Territories).

For information about the upcoming 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States.

Demonstrating the specialty-equipment industry's growing global reach, international buyer and attendee attendance continues to climb. Hailing from 140 countries and U.S. territories, 2009 SEMA Show international attendees increased to 25%, a 5% rise from 2008, according Hedges & Company data.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States, with the percentage of international buyers increasing from 22% in 2008 to 25% in 2009.

Ninety percent of international buyers had the ability to make buying decisions or recommendations, which is three points higher than the net buying influence of domestic buyers.

Forty-two percent of international buyers were from businesses with annual sales of less than $1 million, while 59% of international buyers were from businesses in operation 11 or more years. Eighty-two percent reported at least 10% of their business was wholesale compared to 68% for U.S. buyers.

International buyers also reported a higher mix of wholesale business, 73% of which have $5 million or less in annual sales from one location and wholesale is half of their business.

For international buyers, the top three product interests were engines/engine parts components (16%), tires (12%), wheels/hubcaps/accessories (11%) and replacement parts (11%). The top 10 products currently carried were engine/engine parts components (26%), brakes (23%), tires (20%) and exterior accessories (20%). Like most American buyers, exterior accessories were the top product interest among Canadian buyers.

The top five countries with the highest number of attendees included Canada (30% of all estimated international attendees), followed by Mexico (11%), Australia (8%), Japan (5%) and Venezuela (3%). These five countries combined provided 57% of the Show’s estimated international attendees.

For the sixth consecutive year, Canada had the largest increase (28%) in international estimated attendance. Attendance from Canada has increased 88% since 2004 and the country now sends more people to the SEMA Show than the eastern region of the United States. There was also increased attendance from Mexico (64%), Australia (131%) and Japan (46%) in 2009.

Canadian attendees came from 12 provinces. Alberta provided the most estimated Canadian attendees with 28%, followed by Ontario with 24%. British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan rounded out the top five. For the second straight year, Saskatchewan had the largest percentage increase in attendees with 146% (excluding Prince Edward Island and Northwest Territories).

For information about the upcoming 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States.

Demonstrating the specialty-equipment industry's growing global reach, international buyer and attendee attendance continues to climb. Hailing from 140 countries and U.S. territories, 2009 SEMA Show international attendees increased to 25%, a 5% rise from 2008, according Hedges & Company data.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States, with the percentage of international buyers increasing from 22% in 2008 to 25% in 2009.

Ninety percent of international buyers had the ability to make buying decisions or recommendations, which is three points higher than the net buying influence of domestic buyers.

Forty-two percent of international buyers were from businesses with annual sales of less than $1 million, while 59% of international buyers were from businesses in operation 11 or more years. Eighty-two percent reported at least 10% of their business was wholesale compared to 68% for U.S. buyers.

International buyers also reported a higher mix of wholesale business, 73% of which have $5 million or less in annual sales from one location and wholesale is half of their business.

For international buyers, the top three product interests were engines/engine parts components (16%), tires (12%), wheels/hubcaps/accessories (11%) and replacement parts (11%). The top 10 products currently carried were engine/engine parts components (26%), brakes (23%), tires (20%) and exterior accessories (20%). Like most American buyers, exterior accessories were the top product interest among Canadian buyers.

The top five countries with the highest number of attendees included Canada (30% of all estimated international attendees), followed by Mexico (11%), Australia (8%), Japan (5%) and Venezuela (3%). These five countries combined provided 57% of the Show’s estimated international attendees.

For the sixth consecutive year, Canada had the largest increase (28%) in international estimated attendance. Attendance from Canada has increased 88% since 2004 and the country now sends more people to the SEMA Show than the eastern region of the United States. There was also increased attendance from Mexico (64%), Australia (131%) and Japan (46%) in 2009.

Canadian attendees came from 12 provinces. Alberta provided the most estimated Canadian attendees with 28%, followed by Ontario with 24%. British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan rounded out the top five. For the second straight year, Saskatchewan had the largest percentage increase in attendees with 146% (excluding Prince Edward Island and Northwest Territories).

For information about the upcoming 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States.

Demonstrating the specialty-equipment industry's growing global reach, international buyer and attendee attendance continues to climb. Hailing from 140 countries and U.S. territories, 2009 SEMA Show international attendees increased to 25%, a 5% rise from 2008, according Hedges & Company data.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States, with the percentage of international buyers increasing from 22% in 2008 to 25% in 2009.

Ninety percent of international buyers had the ability to make buying decisions or recommendations, which is three points higher than the net buying influence of domestic buyers.

Forty-two percent of international buyers were from businesses with annual sales of less than $1 million, while 59% of international buyers were from businesses in operation 11 or more years. Eighty-two percent reported at least 10% of their business was wholesale compared to 68% for U.S. buyers.

International buyers also reported a higher mix of wholesale business, 73% of which have $5 million or less in annual sales from one location and wholesale is half of their business.

For international buyers, the top three product interests were engines/engine parts components (16%), tires (12%), wheels/hubcaps/accessories (11%) and replacement parts (11%). The top 10 products currently carried were engine/engine parts components (26%), brakes (23%), tires (20%) and exterior accessories (20%). Like most American buyers, exterior accessories were the top product interest among Canadian buyers.

The top five countries with the highest number of attendees included Canada (30% of all estimated international attendees), followed by Mexico (11%), Australia (8%), Japan (5%) and Venezuela (3%). These five countries combined provided 57% of the Show’s estimated international attendees.

For the sixth consecutive year, Canada had the largest increase (28%) in international estimated attendance. Attendance from Canada has increased 88% since 2004 and the country now sends more people to the SEMA Show than the eastern region of the United States. There was also increased attendance from Mexico (64%), Australia (131%) and Japan (46%) in 2009.

Canadian attendees came from 12 provinces. Alberta provided the most estimated Canadian attendees with 28%, followed by Ontario with 24%. British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan rounded out the top five. For the second straight year, Saskatchewan had the largest percentage increase in attendees with 146% (excluding Prince Edward Island and Northwest Territories).

For information about the upcoming 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States.

Demonstrating the specialty-equipment industry's growing global reach, international buyer and attendee attendance continues to climb. Hailing from 140 countries and U.S. territories, 2009 SEMA Show international attendees increased to 25%, a 5% rise from 2008, according Hedges & Company data.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States, with the percentage of international buyers increasing from 22% in 2008 to 25% in 2009.

Ninety percent of international buyers had the ability to make buying decisions or recommendations, which is three points higher than the net buying influence of domestic buyers.

Forty-two percent of international buyers were from businesses with annual sales of less than $1 million, while 59% of international buyers were from businesses in operation 11 or more years. Eighty-two percent reported at least 10% of their business was wholesale compared to 68% for U.S. buyers.

International buyers also reported a higher mix of wholesale business, 73% of which have $5 million or less in annual sales from one location and wholesale is half of their business.

For international buyers, the top three product interests were engines/engine parts components (16%), tires (12%), wheels/hubcaps/accessories (11%) and replacement parts (11%). The top 10 products currently carried were engine/engine parts components (26%), brakes (23%), tires (20%) and exterior accessories (20%). Like most American buyers, exterior accessories were the top product interest among Canadian buyers.

The top five countries with the highest number of attendees included Canada (30% of all estimated international attendees), followed by Mexico (11%), Australia (8%), Japan (5%) and Venezuela (3%). These five countries combined provided 57% of the Show’s estimated international attendees.

For the sixth consecutive year, Canada had the largest increase (28%) in international estimated attendance. Attendance from Canada has increased 88% since 2004 and the country now sends more people to the SEMA Show than the eastern region of the United States. There was also increased attendance from Mexico (64%), Australia (131%) and Japan (46%) in 2009.

Canadian attendees came from 12 provinces. Alberta provided the most estimated Canadian attendees with 28%, followed by Ontario with 24%. British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan rounded out the top five. For the second straight year, Saskatchewan had the largest percentage increase in attendees with 146% (excluding Prince Edward Island and Northwest Territories).

For information about the upcoming 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States.

Demonstrating the specialty-equipment industry's growing global reach, international buyer and attendee attendance continues to climb. Hailing from 140 countries and U.S. territories, 2009 SEMA Show international attendees increased to 25%, a 5% rise from 2008, according Hedges & Company data.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States, with the percentage of international buyers increasing from 22% in 2008 to 25% in 2009.

Ninety percent of international buyers had the ability to make buying decisions or recommendations, which is three points higher than the net buying influence of domestic buyers.

Forty-two percent of international buyers were from businesses with annual sales of less than $1 million, while 59% of international buyers were from businesses in operation 11 or more years. Eighty-two percent reported at least 10% of their business was wholesale compared to 68% for U.S. buyers.

International buyers also reported a higher mix of wholesale business, 73% of which have $5 million or less in annual sales from one location and wholesale is half of their business.

For international buyers, the top three product interests were engines/engine parts components (16%), tires (12%), wheels/hubcaps/accessories (11%) and replacement parts (11%). The top 10 products currently carried were engine/engine parts components (26%), brakes (23%), tires (20%) and exterior accessories (20%). Like most American buyers, exterior accessories were the top product interest among Canadian buyers.

The top five countries with the highest number of attendees included Canada (30% of all estimated international attendees), followed by Mexico (11%), Australia (8%), Japan (5%) and Venezuela (3%). These five countries combined provided 57% of the Show’s estimated international attendees.

For the sixth consecutive year, Canada had the largest increase (28%) in international estimated attendance. Attendance from Canada has increased 88% since 2004 and the country now sends more people to the SEMA Show than the eastern region of the United States. There was also increased attendance from Mexico (64%), Australia (131%) and Japan (46%) in 2009.

Canadian attendees came from 12 provinces. Alberta provided the most estimated Canadian attendees with 28%, followed by Ontario with 24%. British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan rounded out the top five. For the second straight year, Saskatchewan had the largest percentage increase in attendees with 146% (excluding Prince Edward Island and Northwest Territories).

For information about the upcoming 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States.

Demonstrating the specialty-equipment industry's growing global reach, international buyer and attendee attendance continues to climb. Hailing from 140 countries and U.S. territories, 2009 SEMA Show international attendees increased to 25%, a 5% rise from 2008, according Hedges & Company data.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States, with the percentage of international buyers increasing from 22% in 2008 to 25% in 2009.

Ninety percent of international buyers had the ability to make buying decisions or recommendations, which is three points higher than the net buying influence of domestic buyers.

Forty-two percent of international buyers were from businesses with annual sales of less than $1 million, while 59% of international buyers were from businesses in operation 11 or more years. Eighty-two percent reported at least 10% of their business was wholesale compared to 68% for U.S. buyers.

International buyers also reported a higher mix of wholesale business, 73% of which have $5 million or less in annual sales from one location and wholesale is half of their business.

For international buyers, the top three product interests were engines/engine parts components (16%), tires (12%), wheels/hubcaps/accessories (11%) and replacement parts (11%). The top 10 products currently carried were engine/engine parts components (26%), brakes (23%), tires (20%) and exterior accessories (20%). Like most American buyers, exterior accessories were the top product interest among Canadian buyers.

The top five countries with the highest number of attendees included Canada (30% of all estimated international attendees), followed by Mexico (11%), Australia (8%), Japan (5%) and Venezuela (3%). These five countries combined provided 57% of the Show’s estimated international attendees.

For the sixth consecutive year, Canada had the largest increase (28%) in international estimated attendance. Attendance from Canada has increased 88% since 2004 and the country now sends more people to the SEMA Show than the eastern region of the United States. There was also increased attendance from Mexico (64%), Australia (131%) and Japan (46%) in 2009.

Canadian attendees came from 12 provinces. Alberta provided the most estimated Canadian attendees with 28%, followed by Ontario with 24%. British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan rounded out the top five. For the second straight year, Saskatchewan had the largest percentage increase in attendees with 146% (excluding Prince Edward Island and Northwest Territories).

For information about the upcoming 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States.

Demonstrating the specialty-equipment industry's growing global reach, international buyer and attendee attendance continues to climb. Hailing from 140 countries and U.S. territories, 2009 SEMA Show international attendees increased to 25%, a 5% rise from 2008, according Hedges & Company data.

One of every four buyers at the 2009 SEMA Show came from outside the United States, with the percentage of international buyers increasing from 22% in 2008 to 25% in 2009.

Ninety percent of international buyers had the ability to make buying decisions or recommendations, which is three points higher than the net buying influence of domestic buyers.

Forty-two percent of international buyers were from businesses with annual sales of less than $1 million, while 59% of international buyers were from businesses in operation 11 or more years. Eighty-two percent reported at least 10% of their business was wholesale compared to 68% for U.S. buyers.

International buyers also reported a higher mix of wholesale business, 73% of which have $5 million or less in annual sales from one location and wholesale is half of their business.

For international buyers, the top three product interests were engines/engine parts components (16%), tires (12%), wheels/hubcaps/accessories (11%) and replacement parts (11%). The top 10 products currently carried were engine/engine parts components (26%), brakes (23%), tires (20%) and exterior accessories (20%). Like most American buyers, exterior accessories were the top product interest among Canadian buyers.

The top five countries with the highest number of attendees included Canada (30% of all estimated international attendees), followed by Mexico (11%), Australia (8%), Japan (5%) and Venezuela (3%). These five countries combined provided 57% of the Show’s estimated international attendees.

For the sixth consecutive year, Canada had the largest increase (28%) in international estimated attendance. Attendance from Canada has increased 88% since 2004 and the country now sends more people to the SEMA Show than the eastern region of the United States. There was also increased attendance from Mexico (64%), Australia (131%) and Japan (46%) in 2009.

Canadian attendees came from 12 provinces. Alberta provided the most estimated Canadian attendees with 28%, followed by Ontario with 24%. British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan rounded out the top five. For the second straight year, Saskatchewan had the largest percentage increase in attendees with 146% (excluding Prince Edward Island and Northwest Territories).

For information about the upcoming 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

CUP KINGS: Kevin Harvick (Nationwide) and Kyle Busch (Trucks) swept the two major NASCAR events this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee. Busch’s victory was the first for his new team, Kyle Busch Motorsports.

ALL CLEAR FOR NOW: The SFI Foundation Inc. and Impact Racing have given teams and drivers the all clear to use Impact Racing gear purchased in 2009 and 2010. Anything older than that will still lose its certification April 27.

DUSTY ROAD: Bad track conditions and wet weather forced the cancellation of Eldora Speedway’s opening weekend Friday and Saturday, which was slated to feature the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series at the Ohio speed plant.

INDY 500 RIDES: John Andretti and Bruno Junqueira have landed rides for the Indianapolis 500. Junqueira will team with Alex Tagliani and the FAZZT Race Team, while Michael Andretti and Richard Petty will team together to field John Andretti’s ride.

BAD LUCK GOODBYE: Sebastian Vettel finally put his bad luck behind him with a victory in the Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday. Red Bull Racing teammate Mark Webber started from the pole and finished second.

TRAGIC: A 15-year-old female race car driver was killed in New Zealand last week. Samantha Mouat was killed when the mini stock she was driving crashed into a concrete wall during a dirt-track event at Kaikohe Speedway.

FANS SPEAK: Fans were given the chance to choose the length of the 50th Knoxville Nationals, and they spoke loud and clear. Fans, via a poll on knoxvilleraceway.com, selected a 50-lap Knoxville Nationals finale, scheduled for August 11–14 at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway.

ON WITH THE SHOW: Showtime Networks Inc., has signed on as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway this year.

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CUP KINGS: Kevin Harvick (Nationwide) and Kyle Busch (Trucks) swept the two major NASCAR events this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee. Busch’s victory was the first for his new team, Kyle Busch Motorsports.

ALL CLEAR FOR NOW: The SFI Foundation Inc. and Impact Racing have given teams and drivers the all clear to use Impact Racing gear purchased in 2009 and 2010. Anything older than that will still lose its certification April 27.

DUSTY ROAD: Bad track conditions and wet weather forced the cancellation of Eldora Speedway’s opening weekend Friday and Saturday, which was slated to feature the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series at the Ohio speed plant.

INDY 500 RIDES: John Andretti and Bruno Junqueira have landed rides for the Indianapolis 500. Junqueira will team with Alex Tagliani and the FAZZT Race Team, while Michael Andretti and Richard Petty will team together to field John Andretti’s ride.

BAD LUCK GOODBYE: Sebastian Vettel finally put his bad luck behind him with a victory in the Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday. Red Bull Racing teammate Mark Webber started from the pole and finished second.

TRAGIC: A 15-year-old female race car driver was killed in New Zealand last week. Samantha Mouat was killed when the mini stock she was driving crashed into a concrete wall during a dirt-track event at Kaikohe Speedway.

FANS SPEAK: Fans were given the chance to choose the length of the 50th Knoxville Nationals, and they spoke loud and clear. Fans, via a poll on knoxvilleraceway.com, selected a 50-lap Knoxville Nationals finale, scheduled for August 11–14 at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway.

ON WITH THE SHOW: Showtime Networks Inc., has signed on as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway this year.

SUBSCRIBE: National Speed Sport News has been published weekly since 1934. Subscribe to National Speed Sport News for a special industry rate.