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March 11-13, 2010
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

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EDUCATION & TRAINING DAY


Presented by the Hot Rod Industry Alliance, a SEMA council, our Education Day program features over 40 manufacturer workshops! Pick and choose your own schedule. Whether you're interested in interior fabrication, painting or engine building, we offer a variety of classes set to meet your educational needs. All attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion for each session they attend from start to finish.

All this at no additional cost to you!


  Education & Training Day
  Presented by the Hot Rod Industry Alliance, a SEMA Council
   Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:00am-6:30pm

 

 

New this Year!!

You have the opportunity to register for the Education & Training Day online.

Please review the seminar schedule to determine what sessions you and your team would like to attend -- you will be prompted during the registration process to select the workshops of interest for each person attending the event from your company.  Don’t worry -- you can change your mind when you get to show site -- this is just to give us a better understanding on how we should assign the rooms.

Please decide which sessions you and your  staff would like to attend prior to completeing the registration proccess.

 

Click here for a printable version of the seminar descriptions

Download the Seminar registration form and fax to 817-277-7676

2010 SEMINAR TIMES As of: 3/8/10

8:00 am-9:00 am (Session 1)

Room 104   

Evod Industries
“Latest trends in Wheels”
Review the latest designs and sizes the consumer is looking for. Be ahead of the customer they are looking to you for ideas.

Room 103   

Hagerty Insurance
“Commercial Insurance for Restoration Shops and Collectors”
How to protect your investment with people who understand your business.

Room 105/
106
  

Lokar
“Tune Up Your Technical Power with Lokar Products!”
Get the answers and insight on common and not-so-common installation questions, technical details and product updates. 

Room 107/
108
  

Planet Color
“7 Steps to a Killer Paint Job”
Learn the easy way to have a killer paint job every time with seven steps, which are explained in detail. This seminar is a must-attend for everyone wanting the best in paint.

Room 109/
110
  

Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation
“Effective Brake Improvements”

What caliper, rotor and components will enhance your customers’ performance, stopping and safety?

   

9:15 am-10:15 am (Session 2)

Room 104   

Borgeson Universal         
“Steering Safety”
Steering set-up, products and designs made easy.

Room 103   

Dynamat
“Less Noise, Less Heat, More Fun!”
Theory and solutions for a cool, quiet and solid ride made easy.

Room 109/
110
  

Eaton Detroit Spring
“Busting Suspension Myths: The Do’s and Don’ts of Suspension”
Do not try this at home! Many myths surrounding suspension have cropped up over the years. Learn what’s true and what’s not!

Room 105/
106
  

Steele Rubber Products
Rubber Parts & Weatherstripping”
Proper techniques for the installation of rubber parts and weatherstripping and
expert tips for properly sealing your vehicle. Plus new products!

Room 107/
108
  

Vintage Air, Inc.
“Performance Air Conditioning”
An overview of performance air conditioning, as well as new product introductions.

   

10:30 am-11:30 am (Session 3)

Room 107/
108
  

RideTech (Air Ride Technologies, Inc.)
“Sales and Installation of Performance Air Systems”
Selection and installation of air suspension systems, plus new product
introductions.

Room 104   

Baer Brake Systems
“How to Install Aftermarket Brakes”
A detailed explanation of Baer Products, installation and benefits. Learn how to make stopping easy!

Room 103   

Bowler Performance Transmissions 
Benefits of Modern Transmissions”
It’s more than just a transmission— it's the heart of your vehicle, and it adds the
fun factor!

Room 109/
110
  

GM Performance
“Technology for Tomorrow’s Hot Rods”
GM Performance Parts provides a peek behind the curtain at systems that
will power future generations of hot rods.

Room 105/
106
  

ididit, inc.   
“Steering in the Right Direction”
Selling the right steering column for a vehicle; plus a look at the Retrofit
line of steering columns.

   

12:30 pm-1:30 pm (Session 4)

Room 109/
110
  

Art Morrison Enterprises         
“Built For Maximum Use”
Chassis and suspension design and use, from mild to wild.

Room 105/
106
  

Classic Instruments
“Classic Instruments: An Investment in Longevity and Design”
Classic Instruments will highlight new products and give the attendees
information to help make educated decisions while choosing their
instrumentation. The company will also address technical questions and give installation pointers.

Room 103   

Flaming River Industries
“Steering Systems & Solutions”
Steer to the future by selecting proper products, from tilt columns to rack-
and-pinion.

Room 104   

Hedman Group
“Selecting the Correct Hedder”
Information and education on selecting the right hedders to achieve the best
performance and sound.

Room 107/
108
  

Meguiar's
“Polish Your Profits”
Learn how to achieve and maintain the ultimate show car finish.

   

1:45 pm-2:45 pm (Session 5)

Room 107/
108
  

American Autowire
“Electrical System Selection”
Benefits and specifications of the correct type of electrical system for your vehicle.

Room 103   

Comp Cams
"Today's Valve Train Technology
Explaining Power and Sound along with reliability and performance

Room 104
  

Egge Machine Company
“Building Value in Vintage Engines”
Learn how to generate profit by building vintage engines. Topics include: finding the right parts the first time; sourcing ancillary rebuilding services; myth busting; and raising customer perceived value.

Room 109/
110
  

Fatman Fabrications, Inc.          
“Engineering Hot Rod Suspension & Chassis”           
An overview of engineering and geometry principles associated with proper chassis design.

Room 105/
106
  

Rock Solid Floors  
“Polyaspartic Polyurea Floor Coating”
Choosing the right floor, plus installation tips and product specifications.

   

3:00 pm-4:00 pm (Session 6)

Room 103   

Bed Wood and Parts
“How to Sell, Measure, Install & Profit”
Classic trucks have wood bed floors and are often overlooked by shops.
BedWood for Trucks will help your shop realize how today's technology is being
used to create replacement wood for trucks, both classic and contemporary.

Room 107/
108
  

Detroit Speed
"True Suspension Techniques That Work"
Get ready for an overview of suspension design techniques to make any hot rod or muscle car, ride and handle like a late model performance car. Inclusive with key design and development parameter, and real-world vehicle characteristics to be discussed.

Room 109/
110
  

FAST (Fuel Air Spark Technology)
“How to Install EZ EFI”
Years of driving made easy with the installation of the EZ EFI.

Room 104   

Powermaster
“Selecting the Right Products”
How to select the right alternator and starter for your application.

Room 105/
106
  

SEMA – Business Technology Committee (BTC)
“Learn how Data can Make Selling your Products Easy!”
Formatting and managing product information are the basics of standardized product information. It's easy to understand and a must for retailers, jobbers, W/D's and manufacturers. No "Geek Speak!"

   

4:15 pm-5:15 pm (Session 7)

Room 104   

Grundy Worldwide
“Restorer & Builder Insurance: Protect your business“
Grundy has formed an all-risk, direct primary coverage program that protects the intrest of your business – from the building, contents, tools & equipment to your liability.

Room 109/
110
  

Holley Performance Products
“Holley’s new Avenger, HP and Dominator Fuel Injection” This technical seminar on Holley’s new EFI systems will cover everything from entry-level systems that self-learn and don’t require a laptop, to systems that can do it all.

Room 107/
108
  

ISIS Power
"“Turn Wiring Headaches into Shop Profit”
This seminar focuses on how shops use multiplexing to make wiring more profitable cut install time and charge a premium because of an added functionality and a cleaner look.

Room 103   

McLeod Racing
“McLeod Clutches and Driveline”
Understanding driveline adaptors and clutch management.

Room 105/
106
  

TCI
“Choosing the Right Transmission”
Starting with the right products will make your build easier.

   

5:30 pm-6:30 pm (Session 8)

Room 105/
106
  

Edelbrock Corporation
“New for 2010”
New products, design and performance value.

Room 104   

Grant Products
Grant Steering Wheels: From Foam to Chrome”
Learn how to choose the right wheel for your project; plus a discussion on installations, applications, reducing wheel dish, bolt patterns, no-wheel-no-steal, customization and more. 

Room 103   

Joe Gibbs Driven
“Myths of Oil”
How to pick the right product to protect your drivetrain and stop your worries!

Room 107/
108
  

Street & Performance
Fuel Injection Know-How”
Learn the ins and outs of fuel injection— including solutions to common
problems.

Room 109/
110
  

Wilwood Engineering     
“Brake System Tech”
An in-depth look at high-performance brake systems and components, including how to select the proper master cylinder, caliper, rotor, pads and brake fluid.

   

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