Season 2021

For Sportsman Racers, it is seldom a full time gig to go racing. These are the weekend warriors that tow their rig to the track and hope to make some of the bigger events. Some stick with it long enough …

The man cave is even better when it is an automotive man cave! Joining us today is Craig Harris with the Garages of Texas in Katy, Texas - one of our newest segment sponsors. Currently there are several of their …

The Lone Star Street Rod Association is the premier state wide organization in Texas for street rodders. So much so that there are members from other states that have joined. With us today is the editor of the monthly newsle...

Joining us on this episode is long time friend of the show Ron Stien. Ron is a car collector who happened to be around the start of the NHRA and several of the people that were instrumental in starting the …

In this episode, friend of the show Rodney Rodriguez, from the Revved Up Sports Show pays a visit to the show with updates from the world of asphalt oval racing. As one of the track announcers, Rodney gets a great …

The chip shortage is still affecting us in more ways than just the automotive manufacturing. Joining us from Spain on this episode is Mr. Lewis Black, CEO Almonty Industries - a raw material provider for the manufacture of 'c...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we continue our look into the changing 'car market' that consumers are now faced with. We have heard from some OEM reps, as well as New Car Dealers, and today we …

The family that works together stays together and the family that LOVES what they do are even more blessed. Bumbera Performance is a name known around the Houston area for some great restoration work on classic hot rods and m...

There have been a lot of stories out about EVs and more are coming regarding EV trucks as an alternative to an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) work vehicle. Most of the EV trucks are based on full size vehicles, however, …

Whether it is tool boxes, or cargo boxes, storage boxes or even trailers, seems we are always looking for a better way to lock thing up or down or in. As a result, there was a time when a key …

For several years now, we have talked about the shortage of skilled workers in the automotive industry at the dealership level. Yep, there is a shortage of certified mechanics at the dealerships, with many willing to pay sig...

HPD, that is Houston Performance Driving that not to be confused with HPD the Houston Police Department, is a literally a group of automotive enthusiast that like driving. And driving they do with a lot of different engaging...

Each week, we reach out to various Car Clubs that we find interesting and think our audience will also find of interest. We like to share the details of the club - who they are, what they do, and when …

The pandemic created all kinds of problems for the automotive industry. OEMs couldn't make vehicles due to labor being sick or trying not to get sick, parts shortages for the same reason, and then the rental fleets kicked th...

Long time friend of the show, Marc Rancourt joins the crew for an update on projects around his shop - Sweet Rides. After years of working in the world of collision repair and doing custom work on the side, Marc …

One of the most important things we can do for our autos is to make sure there is the correct amount of clean oil in the engine. Oil has three simple things to do, but it is three very important …

We like to talk about the Jeep lifestyle for several reasons but most of all, it is just plain fun! Almost every Jeep is custom is some form or fashion with some very creative names. The aftermarket is fully of …

Long time friend of the program, John Gray, proprietor of paint protection experts at Gulf Coast Auto Shield joins us. We talk about radar detectors and a few other gadgets that John has come across to start the segment off. …

It is great to be number one - sometimes! When it comes to having some of the most dangerous roads in the country, not so much. Joining us from merry 'ol England is Ben Williams, Director of Marketing at Teletrac …

Our favorite automotive couple, Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal join us today. Always an interesting couple that are very active in the automotive space. This includes some really coo JDM vehicles. A JDM vehicle is made in Ja...

What do you do with a 2001 Corvette that has less than 24k miles? Load it up with some new tires and hit the road! Don Armstrong shares a few things about his road trip to Mobile for one of …

The news is out that after the 2022 NHRA Spring Nationals, the historic drag racing facility in Baytown, Texas, is closing. General Manager, Seth Angel has an update on all the who, what, where, why and when. In the feature …

The very popular OnStar system from GM has not only been around for a while, but it really did set the standard for some of the more recent systems that help drivers in a variety of ways. Directions, help when …

A hard working man of many talents, Stan Holt joins the crew during this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk. As the host of the very popular Saturday morning cruise-in, Tailpipes & Tacos, we get to talk with Stan …

The first time we meet Ron Fernau, he was one of the star attractions of the Tailpipes & Tacos with his 1987 Armaretta. For the Tailpipes & Tacos July Edition, Ron brought out his latest - a 1972 Mustang Convertible …

Derek Garza tells himself 'Happy Birthday' every time he gets behind the wheel of his 1969 Corvette convertible - an early birthday present to himself. It is a bright white with red interior and a real convertible. With ver...

Chris Dangerfield rolled into the July Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos in a very nonchalant manner. The idea that no one would notice the super straight gloss black 1967 Chevelle that has real fatties neatly tucked under the re...

When we are setting up for our Tailpipes & Tacos LIVE show, we get to see all the great vehicles rolling in, get to hear all the great vehicles rolling in. One that immediately got our attention was a 1970 …

Tailpipes & Tacos is a Saturday morning cruise-in hosted by Lupe' Tortilla in Katy, Texas on the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting. Today, the weather is permitting! While we go live at 8aCT, cars are in the lo...

With the mid-size truck segment continuing to find success, manufacturers are looking for the next great 'idea'. It looks like the Ford Motor Company steps out in the lead once again with an entry into the compact truck segme...

Joining us on this episode is Alec Udell, Houston native, Clemson grad, and winning race car driver. Alec has been very productive, racing at Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio and down in Miami. There are things going on with Kelly Mos...

It is just a matter of time before one of your vehicles needs something - something fixed, or something like the oil changed. To get that type of work done means taking the time to go to a location to …

What do you do when your ready for a 'different' car club? Well, for Amanda Leigh Hill Wilshusen, you pack up your Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye daily driver and you start a new car club. We talk with Amanda about …

In this episode, we are talking with our friend Richard Tomlin, a man of many hats. Along with running Apex Auto Works in Alvin, Texas, Richard is the Regional Executive for the Houston SCCA. An organization that has become ...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car talk, Don is on the road to another Gulf Coast Racing Series event. The series involves two asphalt oval tracks - the first one is Houston Motor Sports Park in Houston, and …

Working for a good cause is always a full filling endeavor. Make it a benefit car show, and things can only get better. After months of planning, Bayway Chevrolet literally cleared the lot to make room for what may be …

We do get a chance to see a lot of cool cars at the car shows we attend. Many are just plain cool looking, but every once in a while, we see one that is really 'cool'. Rick Hawkins has …

The family that drag races together stays together ... depending on competition class. We start with Tate Hildebrandt, a Jr Dragster driver that is competing across the state of Texas, and even on into Oklahoma. We also get a...

We start this episode with the In Wheel Time crew drooling over a 'HEMI 'Cuda that rolled into the Wheelchairs for Warriors Benefit Car Show hosted by Bayway Chevrolet, Pearland, Texas. We also talk with Jess Sharpentier abou...

In Wheel Time was very honored to have the opportunity to support a charity car show on a Sunday afternoon - June 13, 2021. Bayway Chevrolet cleared their lot so the could host a benefit car show for 'Wheelchairs for …

In Wheel Time was very honored to have the opportunity to support a charity car show on a Sunday afternoon - June 13, 2021. Bayway Chevrolet cleared their lot so the could host a benefit car show for 'Wheelchairs for …

School is out, if it was ever in, so spring rolls into the summer and regular road trips are on the order for a lot of people. For a lot of us, the daily ride has been setting a lot, …

Since the first race in 1916, teams of 'racers' have been challenging the the hill. The very first winner established a time of 20:55.600 to cover the 12.42 miles that contains 156 turns. What started as a promotion to attra...

During this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we cover several stories in automotive news. We go from talking about the interior of some GM products, the changes in GM management, and how easy ecommerce for automotive parts ...

Things happen, and sometimes they happen on a live program. Our scheduled guest had an emergency come up, and couldn't make the show. So being the car guys that we are, we have plenty to talk about. We start off …

With the COVID shutting things down, rental car companies had massive fleets to deal with - fleets that were sitting still and costing money. Many did the best they could in reducing the size of their fleets, which seemed li...

Houston has become a really big sprawling city, with a lot to offer automotive enthusiasts. Sitting on the NW side of the city in a commercial area, sits a collection of cars owned by 'Frank' Gilchrist, a man with a …

The massive growth in the use of internet access has created all sorts of ways for us to find help. In the automotive world, it is so much easier to search for hard to find parts, or maybe that dream …

The El Camino has been the thing of myths, legends, and movies for several years. It is basically a Chevelle with at truck bed incorporated into the body lines. This not only gives it plenty of flexibility regarding use f...

As the morning was setting up for the June Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos, we get to see a lot of the cars rolling in. On this day, we watched as four '32 Fords paraded in to the parking lot …