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Top Manufacturers Present Free Training at Autorama

By Amanda Gubbins

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HRIA Education Day takes place Friday, March 5, at the Detroit Autorama.

There is still time to register for the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education Day, which will take place tomorrow at the Detroit Autorama.

Education Day will be held in Cobo Hall from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and will consist of 24 sessions, led by some of the biggest names in hot-rod parts manufacturing. These product specialists will demonstrate their parts and train attendees about product features, benefits and installation guidelines. Aside from this product exposure, it is a chance for dealers, installers and builders to get up close and personal with new products and the representatives who can answer their questions. The presenters will also be prepared with selling tips and techniques related to their product lines.

The full Education Day schedule follows so you can plan your day before registering online.

2015 Education Day Schedule

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.2:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ron Francis Wiring
Plan Your Wiring Project Start to Finish
Ride Tech

Suspensionology

Painless Performance

Electrical Devices: How & Why They Work

Driven Oil

Proper Fuels & Lubricants for Classics

Comp Cams/FAST

Cams and EFI: How They Work Together

TCI/Quartermaster

The Future in Drivetrain Technology

MSD
Everything You Wanted to Know About EFI
Lokar

Drive By Wire and 6-Speed Solutions

Edelbrock

New Products From Edelbrock

Powermaster

10 Things to Know About Alternators

Advanced Plating

Plating Without Limits: Options Beyond Chrome

Wilwood

Brake System Basics: Function & Design

Fat Man Fabrications
Hot Rod Suspension and Chassis Design
Steele Rubber Products

All About Weatherstripping & Rubber Parts

Ididit

Steering Column Installation Do's & Don’ts

Classic Instruments

Options, New Products, Tech Support

Borgeson

Power Steering Conversion for Classic Cars

Aeromotive

Fuel Systems for the Hot Rod

Powertrain Control Solutions
Modern OD Automatic Transmissions
Flaming River
Steering System Solutions
Vintage Air
Basics of Performance Air Conditioning
American Autowire
Choosing the Right Wiring Solution
Bowler Transmission
A Driving Force in Performance Transmissions
Holley
Holley EFI: Installation and Tuning

Award-Winning Builders Join Panel Discussion

HRIA will also host a Builder’s Panel at Autorama, Saturday, March 7, at 3:00 p.m., in Room 140 A&B of Cobo Hall. Bobby Alloway, Jesse Greening, Dave Lane, J.F. Launier, Andy Leach and Troy Trepanier will discuss their secrets to success and what they’ve learned from setbacks, along with some great stories. Council members and prospective members alike are invited to attend and learn about the reality of hot-rod building from this impressive lineup.