By Amanda Gubbins
 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.