ASTA Expo

The tribe has spoken. Registration for ASTA Expo 2026 is officially OPEN. September 24–26, 2026, the automotive industry gathers in Raleigh, NC to outwit, outplay, and outlearn the competition. Buy Expo tickets here: https://astausa.org/buy-expo-tickets

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 🚨

ASTA Expo 2026 is happening September 24th-26th and you don’t want to miss it!

Grab your tickets 🎫- https://astausa.org/2026-expo
Book Hotel where the cool kids will stay 🛌🏽 - https://astausa.org/asta-expo-2026-travel-hotel-information

This year’s theme is SURVIVOR!🏝️

Get ready for next level training, hands-on learning, amazing exhibitors, powerful networking, and real conversations that help you grow your business and your team.

This isn’t just another event. It’s an experience built for shop owners, technicians, and industry leaders ready to level up!

👉 Register today: astausa.org

In an effort to keep all ASTA Expo information easy to access and in one place, we are working on merging these two pages so you don’t miss any important updates, announcements, or event information.

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A career like this is built over time, through dedication, leadership, and a genuine commitment to something bigger than yourself!👏 The Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals who have not only reached success, but have consistently poured back into the industry through service, mentorship, and a drive to make it better for those coming behind them.

We are proud to recognize John Hill for the lasting impact he has made. Through his work with Jeep Guys, Autotrends, and his contributions to IGO and ASTA, he has helped shape and strengthen this industry in a meaningful way. His years of leadership, including multiple terms on the board, reflect a deep commitment to serving others and building a stronger community for the future!❤️

Leadership like this doesn’t happen by accident!👏 Lucas Underwood receiving the Industry Impact Award is a direct reflection of the consistency, passion, and purpose he brings to this industry every single day. He has never been afraid to speak up, step in, and stand for something bigger than himself, and that kind of influence leaves a mark that goes far beyond one shop.

Through advocacy, mentorship, and a genuine commitment to lifting others up, Lucas continues to shape the future of the automotive industry in a meaningful way. This recognition represents more than an award. It reflects the impact he’s made and the momentum he continues to build across the industry!🔥

Fueling Connections came full circle and it only got better!!🔥

From an unforgettable night of networking at Trackhouse Motorplex to a powerful morning of panel conversations, this event delivered from start to finish. The go-kart track brought the energy, but the conversations carried the real impact, and today our panelists took it even deeper with insight that challenged everyone to think bigger and lead stronger!🏁

This is why networking matters. It is not just shaking hands, it is learning from each other, collaborating, and building relationships that actually move the industry forward. When the right people get in the same room, conversations turn into ideas and ideas turn into action!🤝

We were also honored to recognize some incredible individuals making a real difference in this industry:
🏆 Emerging Leader Award: Tristin Sweeney
🏆 Industry Impact Award: Lucas Underwood
🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award: John Hill

Your leadership, innovation, and commitment continue to raise the standard and push this industry forward!👏

A huge shoutout to Pomodoro’s Italian American Café in Mooresville for the incredible meal that brought everyone together and created even more space for meaningful conversation!🍝

To everyone who showed up, leaned in, and made this experience what it was, thank you!! Your presence, energy, and willingness to connect are what made it all come together!🙌

This is what happens when connection meets purpose!🚀❤️

Fueling Connections delivered BIG today…👀🔥 The room felt different from the moment it started. People weren’t just sitting and listening, they were leaning in, asking questions, and having real conversations that actually matter. Ideas were flowing, notes were being taken, and you could feel everyone fully engaged in the moment. Not surface level. Not scripted. Just a room full of people locked in on growth.

Huge thank you to Becky Witt for leading a session that challenged perspectives and pushed everyone to think bigger and lead better!💪 The networking was just as powerful too, with real connections, real conversations, and momentum you could feel. Thank you Shopmonkey for sponsoring this event and to Universal Technical Institute for hosting us in such an incredible facility. This is what happens when the right people get in the right room!!🙌🚀

Some of our ASTA board members got together today, putting in the work that keeps this industry moving forward!🔥

This is a group of dedicated individuals who genuinely care about raising the standard and doing things the right way. Always pushing for better, always focused on growth, always showing up with purpose.

Every conversation matters. Every decision counts. It all comes back to one goal, giving this industry the very BEST!❤️

Special thank you to Universal Technical Institute for allowing us to use a room for today’s board meeting!

Some people grow into this industry, others were raised in it!🧑🏽‍🔧

Cody Burris has been around cars for as long as he can remember, working alongside his dad at Frog Pond Performance since he was in diapers. What started as growing up in the shop turned into a career built on experience, relationships, and hands-on learning every single day!🙌

Today, Cody serves as a Service Advisor and Manager at FPP, helping customers navigate their vehicle needs while keeping the shop running strong. He’s known for building real connections, solving problems, and showing up for both his team and the people who walk through the door!🤝

Outside the shop, he stays just as busy. Cody serves with his local volunteer fire department and was named Volunteer Firefighter of the Year in 2023 and 2025. He also enjoys riding his Harley, traveling, and taking on anything hands-on, from towing and recovery to hiking outdoors!🥾

Cody will be joining the panel at Fueling Connections, bringing his perspective from growing up in the industry to stepping into leadership!💚

Join us on April 25th to hear from Cody and others shaping the future. Register now!!👉 https://bit.ly/4czm3cL