By Ashley Reyes
Attendees of the 2024 National Street Rod Association's (NSRA) Street Rod Nationals have a unique opportunity to take part in top-rated education through the SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education Days.
Taking place during the NSRA Street Rod Nationals event in Louisville, Kentucky, August 1-2, HRIA Education Days enables automotive builders and enthusiasts to attend free seminars where they will learn directly from manufacturing brands and companies. Twelve hot-rod brands will present processes and tips for working on hot-rod projects, giving participants the chance to connect with leading experts and gain insight into the manufacturers' product line.
The 2024 schedule includes 12 seminars, six seminars per day, each presented by a different manufacturer. Seminars include:
Thursday, August 1:
- 9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.: New Products & Options in Steering--Presenter: Flaming River
- 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: The Basics of Hot-Rod and Musclecar Air Conditioning--Presenter: Vintage Air
- 11:45 a.m.– 2:45 p.m.: The Evolution of Transmissions: How Many Gears Do You Need?--Presenter: Bowler Performance Transmissions
- 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.: Modern Suspension Technology for Your Classic Car--Presenter: Detroit Speed
- 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.: Instruments & Gauges: The Finishing Touch--Presenter: Classic Instruments
- 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.: Where the Rubber Meets the Ride--Presenter: Steele Rubber Products
Friday, August 2:
- 9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.: Tips on Grinding: Materials, Abrasives and Speed--Presenter: Burr King
- 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Making Your LS LT Installation Simple--Presenter: Speartech
- 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.: How to Make Horsepower--Presenter: BluePrint Engines
- 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.: The Hook Up: Steering Linkage, Connections & Components--Presenter: Borgeson
- 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.: Brake System Basics--Presenter: Wilwood Disc Brakes
- 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.: Learning the Basics of Fuel Injection--Presenter: Holley
All times EDT
HRIA Education Days is a part of the council's mission to ensure the prosperity and longevity of the hot-rod industry. Seminars are free to all NSRA Nationals attendees and pre-registration is not required. Descriptions of each seminar can be found at sema.org/hria-education-days.
To learn more about HRIA membership, visit sema.org/hria.