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Mark Your Calendars: 10 Manufacturer-Led Seminars at the 2026 NSRA Street Rod Nationals

By Ashley Reyes

HRIA Education Days graphic.

 

The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education Days Program returns next week to the NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky, giving visitors the opportunity to learn directly from top manufacturers in the hot-rod market.

 

The program kicks off with an HRIA Open Meeting and Networking Event on Wednesday, August 5. The seminars start on Thursday, August 6, and run through Saturday, August 7, giving hot-rod builders, professionals and enthusiasts the chance to learn about product selection and installation, as well as best practices for building a hot rod. The open meeting and seminars will both take place in Room B102.

 

All 10 sessions are free to NSRA Street Rod Nationals attendees. Registration is not required.

 

Seminar Schedule

 

Thursday, August 6  

9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.Flaming River "Steering Systems for Custom Builds: Parts, Setup and Performance" 

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Vintage Air "Performance A/C Systems: Components, Installation and Avoiding Common Mistakes"

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., Classic Instruments "Choosing and Installing Automotive Gauges for Reliable Performance" 

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., Holley (Carburetors) "Carburetor Tuning: Maximizing Performance and Reliability" 

2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m., Advanced Plating "Plating Done Right: Materials, Fit and What to Expect"

 

Friday, August 7 

9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m., Painless Performance "Automotive Wiring Essentials: Relays, Protection and Practical Tips"

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Holley Sniper "Fuel-Injection Basics: Sniper 2 System Overview and Setup"

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., BluePrint Engines "Inside Engine Manufacturing: From Design to Dyno"

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., Borgeson Universal "Connecting Your Steering System: Design, Selection and Safe Installation"

2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m., IDIDIT "Steering Columns Explained: Options, Fit and Function"

 

Don't miss your chance to grow your hot rod knowledge and learn from the best in business. Join HRIA Education Days or learn more at sema.org/hria-education-days.