Season 2020
Car Club update - Northside Mustangs and MCAe along with the Car Clin…
It is summer time and that means time for more car shows and cruising! Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is local auto enthusiast Randy Weldon. Randy is a very active member of the Houston …
LSSRA, This Week In Auto History, and Auto News Headlines in this jam…
Today, we are talking with Jackie Hanson about the Lone Star Street Rod Association. This group was founded in 1974 to help support street rodders in the State of Texas. In addition to supporting members, there is a momthly ...
Six Odd Things to keep in the tool box and the 2021 Ford Mustang Conv…
In this episode of In Wheel Time, the crew is discussing a story about 'Six Odd Things That You Should Keep in Your Tool Box'. In the New Car Show Room, Don Armstrong is checking out the 2021 Ford Mustang …
Lone Star Throwdown continues on In Wheel Time with Todd Hendrix!
We continue our discussion on the Lone Star Throwdown with the second half of the materminds behind this great event - Todd Hendrix. We get his take on the previous ten years and we learn a bit about what is …
The Lone Star Throwdown is looking at a 10year anniversay and we have…
Time flies when you are having fun! And the Lone Star Throwdown (LST) is flying pretty high as they are looking to their 10yr anniversay. Lonnie Ford and Todd Hendrix are the masterminds for the event, as well as Garage …
Houston SCCA 2020 wrap and a look at 20201 with Richard Tomlin.
The Houston region of the SCCA has been 'quietly making noise' in 2020, and Regional Executive Richard Tomlin of Apex Auto Works fame has been making it happen. Outdoors, in you own car, with a little attention to the local …
Winter Enduro I at Houston MSR!
Tis the season to be jolly! This might just include a trip out to Houston Mortor Sports Resort for a Saturday afternoon on the track. It is an 'open event' for members of variour raceing associaitons, which provides some uni...
4x4 Diesel Minivan build - Crankshaft Culture, part 3!
We seem to be fascinated with the Mitsubishi Delica build that is going on in Oregon. The vehicle is very unique in that it is not sold in America - it has to be imported under some strict regulations. It …
One of the oldest Rod Clubs in Texas - Spindletop Rods joins In Wheel…
Joining the In Wheel Time crew today, we have John Carnahan from the Spindletop Rods ... one of the oldest, continous running car clubs in Texas. Each year, the club has a rod run working with the City of Nederland, …
It is Ryan's Ride - the '03 Infiniti G35 and we are talking 'oil' in …
Today we get a look at the next gen of hot rodder. What are the younger generation, or two, looking at for modding their vehicles. We get a walkaround of an '03 G35 as an example of one upcoming hot …
Houston Car Meets and Cruises and the Preowned Showroom is open!
Joining us in this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have Joseph Pledger with the Houston Car Meets and Cruises. Anyone looking for events in the Houston/SE Texas area, this is the place to go. We talk with …
Surprise guest and This Week In Automotive History on today's program…
Today on In Wheel Time, we are celebrating two birthdays - our host Don Armstrong, and co-host Konrad DeLong share the same birthday. Friend of the program, George Skelton who is also a longtime friend of Don's sneaks onto t...
The new F-350 is a big rig for a big job! We look in the New Car Sho…
During this episode of In Wheel Time, we were scheduled to be out at Tailpipes & Tacos, weather permitting, which it didn't. So we are back in Studio A, Houston, Texas, with our program. In our New Car Showroom today, …
Check'n out the Delica build with Crankshaft Culture and we have the …
Sometime back, we were introduced to Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal, from Oregon. Their story is 'interesting' to say the least with some very unique vehilces. Vehicles that most of us have not seen nor maybe even heard of - ...
Join us to look around Texas Truck Works! Infiniti is in the New Car…
The team at Texas Truck Works has a reputaton for building some really cool stuff! They are best known for their work with the Jeep crowd, having some vehicles shipped from across the country to get the TTW treatment. Larry …
Night time is the right time - for most accidents, so Sylvania Automo…
Being able to see where we are driving, and the things around us are one of the most important aspects of defensive driving. So it stands to reason that low light conditions, such as at night is the time when …
Looking for a lil' gift for your auto guy or gal? Also it is the For…
Tis' the season to be jolly, and figure out a gift or two for you auto enthusiast. There are a lot of options online, but that is too late, or you like to be a hands-on person, ProAm Auto Accessories …
Houston Auto Show news and we open the Preowned Showroom!
Is the New Car Auto Show a thing of the past? We talk with RoShelle Salinas, VP of the Houston Auto Dealers Association about the Houston Auto Show. This is a popular event that happens annually in January - or …
Think your driving skills are slowing down? May be time to 'retrain'…
As we get older, it seems we are slowing down. This can be particularly bad when driving. As our guest today shows us, there are a few way that senior drivers anc improve their skills. Dr. Henry Mahncke has been …
From COTA, we are talking WRL Championship!
In Wheel Time friend John Rawson, owner of ProAm Auto Accessories joins the In Wheel Time crew from the Circuit of the America's race track near Austin, Texas. It is time for the World Racing League Championship! If you will...
Tha' thing got a HEMI in it? The '392' Wrangerl is here!
Jeep '392' is in the house, as the head of Jeep North America, Jim Morrison visits the In Wheel Time crew from HIS Jeep Wrangler 392! We get to learn about some of the features, Jim opens up the roof …
Most Expensive Car roundup and EOY deals!?!?! Gladiator gets a diese…
Joining the In Wheel Time crew today, we have automotive author, editor, contributor, and overall automotive brain - Jack Nerad. It is the holiday season, and why not think about what might ber the perfect gift for the autom...
Driv'n Toy Drives and a Mustang is in the Preowned Showroom!
Tis' the season to be jolly! and share as we can with those less fortunate in ways that we can. Car clubs are great at doing community service, and a toy drive is one of the most fun and rewarding …
SCCA - what is it?
Ever wonder what is the biggest car club in the country? Maybe the world? Well, it may be sometimes called the Secret Car Club of America... Joining us today is Richard Tomlin, Regional Executive of the Sports Car Club of …
Mecum Auction rolls into Houston with a LIST of vehicles!
The annual arrival of the Mecum Auction is really like that car circus coming to town! Often with as many as 1,000 vehicles to run across the block, just the array of vehicles in the staging area can be ... …
The EV-angelist tackles range anxiety back on the road across Texas.
Range anxiety seems to be a common 'thing' amoung some prospective EV owners, maybe even some owners. New technology increases range of the EVs far exceed those of just a few years ago. It is not like being able to …
Holiday Auto Travel Tips and Test Drive Tuesday!
It is a COVID world right now, and there are some things we can look for when we need to work with an auto repair show to try and keep COVID as far away as we can. It is also …
Conroe Cruisers kick off the week, and there is a Camaro in the Pre-o…
Kicking off Monday with another week of In Wheel Time, we have Mike Wilson, President of the Conroe Cruizers joining us in the Car Club Corner. The club is very active, not only with cruiz'n opportunities, but community serv...
'67 Impala SS Fastback and a factory W30 track car!
We wrap up our coverage of the Return of Tailpipes & Tacos talking with Cary Bartlett about his 1967 Impala SS 396...what he has done with it to improve on an already great vehicle. But not to be left out, …
Check'n out the Jeep Cherokee and more from Tailpipes & Tacos!
In Wheel Time was live at the return of 'Tailpipes & Tacos', where we had a chance to enjoy some great Houston weather, a lot of outstanding Detroit Iron, and hearfrom automotive enthusiests from all walks. During Test Drive ...
Young Gun 'Goose' is talk'n Shelby Mustang GT350!
During this episode of In Wheel Time live from Tailpipes & Tacos in Katy, Texas, we get a chance to talk with an upcoming automotive enthusiest with a little different perspective. 'Goose' is heading for a Mechanical Engine...
Test Drive Tuesday from Tailpipes & Tacos!
We continue with our live broadcast from Tailpipes & Tacos with more interview and stories from this popular cruisein on the third Saturday of the month at Lupe Tortilla's in Katy, Texas. In additon, it is Test Drive Tuesday ...
LIVE! from the return of Tailpipes & Tacos in Katy, Texas!
Our host, Stan Holt, joins the In Wheel Time crew with the return of the Tailpipes & Tacos Cruise-in held the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting at the Lupe Tortilla's resturant, on Grand Parkway in Katy, Texas. ...
NHRA Sportsman Champ Dale Hulquest shares what it takes to win!
The Sportsman class of NHRA is where the weekend warriors battle it our for the honor of being the 1/4 mile king. This year, the NHRA schedule really changed, with a lot of events cancelled. Down in Texas, the Houston …
Make'n the modern roadtrip - the Roadside America Museum
For years, vacation meant a road trip - and how we wish we could get on the road about now! As we migrated to other faster forms of travel, such as flying, the road trip became less and less of …
HPD, that is 'Houston Performance Driving' is on In Wheel Time
HPD, that is Houston Performance Driving and not Houston Police Department, is a group of automotive enthusiests that are very active. There are several 'cruises' during the year, as well as some charity events. Join us to...
Stephan Gilliam with 'Speed Advocates' visits In Wheel Time
With the Holiday Seasons approaching, there will be even more need this year, and a lot of the car clubs are already starting to get active helping others. One of the events coming up that is supported by the Speed …
It is Ferrari and Jeep on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk!
Visting In Wheel Time on this episode is the Skyline Jeep Club and the 4Wheel Adventure Club with an update on how and what the outdoor lifestyle groups are doing. Due to some technical audio difficulties, we had so cut …
It is the 'Texas Hooptie Race Series'!
Desert Racing has always been one of those things we hear about, but the logistics of TV have never allowed for it to become mainstream. Today, we are talking with Bryant Blackmore, a Texas based racer that is involved with …
TAWA crowns a new Truck of Texas at the Texas Truck Rodeo!
The Texas Auto Writers Association has been around for over 30-years supporting automotive jounalism and journalists. Starting with a single vehicle event, over the years, the association developed two events - in the spring...
The new car market has changed - or has it?
Joining the In Wheel Time crew is Scott Hall, Senior VP at SwapALease with some information on the current state of the new car market. We also get to talk about some upcoming things buyers might see, and we get …
Wrench Rally - Seattle to Houston wrapup from Apex Auto Work's Richar…
Looking for an excuse to make a road trip? Looking for a way to help those less fortunate? Why not participate in the Wrench Rally! Literally buy a vehicle in Seattle, drive it to Houston in a timed event, and …
PaintHouse joins In Wheel Time with news from the 2020 SEMA show!
During this episode of In Wheel Time, award winning custom builder Randy Borcherding from Texas based PaintHouse has some news from the 2020 SEMA Buildoff competition to share. Yep, it may not be the same, but the SEMA show ...
Texas EV road trip'n...Buzz tells us how to do it.
Range anxiety is real, and a lot of people are really turned off by the idea of not having enough juice. Richard 'Buzz' Smith is the EV-angelist that really walks the walk while talking the EV talk. Recently Buzz shared …
Need to protect that paint on your vehicle? Maybe time to cover it u…
For years museums and car collectors have used vehicle covers to protect their vehicles. Well one of the companies bringing that same level of protection to main streem consumers, is Seal Skin Covers. Joining us is CEO Tim ...
Ride Sharing is moving to a new level - ride 'Alto'!
Ride Share companies are not really new, but there is a new concept in the Ride Share world. Staring in Dallas, Texas, Alto ride share elevates the consumer experience in ride share, and CEO Will Coleman, joins us to let …
We are cruis'n with the '105 Cruisers'
Joining the In Wheel Time crew today, we have Rober Schroder, part of the '105 Cruiser' located up in Montgomery County. This is a group of automotive enthusieests with a little different outlook...cruis'n is cool. Also in t...
Funny Car driver J.R. Todd and NHRA's Brad Gerber visit In Wheel Time!
Our guest today is professional Funny Car driver, J. R. Todd, who started his pro career in Top Fuel dragster. This make him one of a very few that have won a championship in Funny Car and Top Fuel. Later, …
Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria and Top Fuel pilot Shawn Langdon visi…
It has been a while - from the NHRA Funny Car ranks, we are honored to have Alexis DeJoria join the In Wheel Time crew during the NHRA Spring Nationals. 2020 has been a very different year for Ms. DeJoria, …
Top Fuel Champions Tony Schumacher and Antron Brown!
We are honored to have eight-time Top Fuel Champion drag racer Tony Schumacher join the In Wheel Time crew at the 2020 NHRA Spring Nationals held at Houston Raceway Park! In this interview, we talk about the great career Tony...