By Ashley Reyes
Automotive enthusiasts will be able to connect with leading hot-rod parts manufacturers to learn about new products, systems and installation best practices during the upcoming Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education Days.
Taking place at the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky, July 31-August 1, the HRIA Education Days program will feature 12 educational seminars designed to advance the skills and knowledge of hot-rod professionals.
The seminars are an excellent opportunity for hot-rod professionals, builders and enthusiasts to ask questions, gain clarification on products and better understand how to streamline their hot-rod builds. All seminars are free to NSRA Street Rod Nationals attendees and registration is not required. See the full seminar schedule below (all times EDT).
Thursday, July 31
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., Room B102: Holley "100 Years of Carburetors"
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Room B101: American Autowire "Tips to Choose the Correct Wiring for Your Project"
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Room B101: Vintage Air "The Basics of Hot-Rod and Musclecar Air Conditioning"
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room B102: QA1 "Suspension 101 – How to Improve Your Ride"
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., Room B102: Holley Sniper "Fuel-Injection System and the Sniper 2!"
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Room B102: Ididit "Steering Columns and So Much More!"
Friday, August 31
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., Room B101: Flaming River "New Products and Options in Steering"
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Room B102: Speartech "Making Your LS LT Installation Simple"
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Room B102: BluePrint Engines "New Products to Improve Your Hot Rod"
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room B102: Edelbrock Racing "Modern Supercharges and Reliable Horsepower"
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., Room B102: Wildwood "Brake System Basics"
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Room B102: Holley MSD "Making a Hot Rod Safe and Reliable With the Right Ignition Products"
HRIA Happy Hour
HRIA will also host its open meeting and happy hour on July 30 from 3:30–5:00 p.m. EDT at Room B102. Open to current and prospective HRIA members, the meeting will feature an invaluable opportunity to network with other hot-rod businesses and learn about HRIA's initiatives and member benefits. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
With so much knowledge and expertise in one place, both the meeting and educational seminars are opportunities that hot-rod professionals can't afford to miss.
To learn more, visit sema.org/hria-education-days.