Education Days 2026 Presented by the Hot Rod Industry Alliance
E ach year the Street Rod Nationals offers several events and activities happening during the four days to pique the interest of rodding enthusi- asts’ tastes. One event rodders and spectators have embraced each year is the series of education semi- nars presented by the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA). HRIA is part of nine council committees, each focused on their market sector, making up the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA).
The HRIA select committee is made up of volunteers from all sectors of the hot rod industry dedicated to addressing the challenges facing the market and serving to promote and preserve the hot rod indus- try. During the year, HRIA focuses on education, leg- islation, and communications to identify industry-spe- cific issues, and developing effective strategies and programs that will assist members in improving their business practices and procedures. One cornerstone
Thursday, August 6 9:15-10:15am — Flaming River: “Steering Systems for Custom Builds: Parts, Setup & Performance” presented by Brett Domin. Brent has been with Flaming River for 24 years and has been married for 28 years with two children.
He collects classic cars and has done many full restorations. His first classic car was a ‘70 Camaro he bought when he was just 14 and still owns it today at 56 years old. Brett is also involved in his Township as the Zoning Inspector.
10:30-11:30am — Vintage Air: “Performance A/C Systems: Components, Installation & Avoiding
he built several additional hot rods and launched a small business specializing in wiring and air condi- tioning installations for street rods. This venture led to a dealership with Vintage Air products, where his work in product development and presence at indus- try shows eventually turned into a full-time role with the company in 1998. Rick’s dedication to the craft and deep industry involvement have helped shape Vintage Air’s growth and innovation. Despite his pro- fessional success, he remains a passionate hobbyist. He still owns the ‘39 Ford Deluxe coupe he built in 1984 and, after more than 30 years and 180,000 miles, recently completed a full rebuild of the car.
Common Mistakes” present- ed by Rick Love. Rick Love is the President of Vintage Air, and a lifelong hot rod enthusiast whose passion for the industry began in the late ‘70s when he built his first hot rod—a ‘40 Chevy coupe—during his senior year of high school. Throughout the early ‘80s,
11:45am-12:45pm — Classic Instruments: “Choosing & Installing Automotive Gauges for Reliable Performance” presented by John McLeod. John is an expert in all things hot rod- ding, drag racing, and instrumentation. John is the prior owner of Classic Instruments, now Director and Sr.
Manager of Sales for Holley Products and Motorsports. He was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2025, an honor that recognizes individuals whose achievements have advanced the aftermarket industry. He’s the prior chair and a select committee member of HRIA.
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