Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Continuing Education Provides Great Opportunities

by Andrea L. Algar
Motorheads Performance

Guy Algar and I have always been advocates for continuing education. We've both been in professional positions where being up-to-date with current technologies and trends is extremely useful. It is something we've continued in our quest for providing the very best in performance upgrades and restoration work on classic cars, muscle cars, street rods, hot rods and vintage trucks we work on for our customers.

Design Engineers create CAD drawings
which detail exact measurements used
to accurately fabricate engine components
 and other automotive parts.


There are all types of training that one can receive, whether it is through books, manuals, magazines, collaboration with other experts, seminars and conferences. Even after initial training, it is essential to keep your knowledge fresh.

The past week I've been away from the shop at a training, and unfortunately, this has kept me from posting new articles. However, I look forward to sharing things I've learned in upcoming articles. With the PRI Trade Show coming up at the end of the month, it will once again take me away from writing and back into the mode of discovery and learning. It will also mean sharing the news, as I've been invited to attend as a member of the press to cover PRI's great event in Orlando.

As a trade show geared to racing professionals from around the world, PRI offers a number of special training events that both Guy and I are excited about. There is a special section of the trade show which is devoted to motorsports engineering services for instance (something that Guy, as a mechanical engineer is very interested in). There are a variety of business seminars, educational seminars, and of course the huge vendor-packed exhibition area where all types of products will be displayed and demonstrated. It should be a fantastic event.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Andrea L. Algar is co-owner of a classic car performance and restoration design shop in Leesville, Texas. Motorheads Performance specializes in repairs, maintenance, performance upgrades and restorative work on cars and trucks from the 1920’s through 1970’s. Her husband Guy L. Algar is a Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years experience. He holds 5 ASE Certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and has been working on old cars and trucks for over 37 years. Together they share their passion for old cars and trucks with other enthusiasts from around the country.

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