In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show

During this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we talk about the evolution of the NASCAR body/engines since it is basically a one supplier setup for everyone. We look at the ongoing Mecum Auction and the upcoming Hot Rod Tour of Texas that we will be attending. In our Feature Segment, Konrad DeLong has the Car Clinic and is talking about 'car batteries' and how they function. All this an...

When it rains it pours, or so the saying goes.  This week, we were set to be remote with Tailpipes & Tacos in Katy, Texas.  Along with our gang, the crew from God's Garage was set to be there as well.   Stan Holt, our host with Lupe Tortilla, Katy, Texas, was set to do a 'match' for the contributions at the cruise-in, but the weather had other ideas for today.  So we are using t...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we get a chance to cover a lot of 'stories' - LED lights, difference in Synthetic oil and 'dino' oil, and we go into 'This Week In Auto History'. We also have Automotive News Headlines, all this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk.  ----  ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio!  Just go t...

You don't have to be a Ford Mustang owner, or even a Ford owner to have heard about the Mustang club of America.  It is really an international organization that is very active. In fact, In Wheel Time Car Talk had the opportunity to work with MCA on a Houston Regional event and it was great!  The cars and the people were all great!  So when friend of the show, Randy Weldon, introduced us to t...

Apex Auto Works down in Alvin, Texas, is one of those places that can do a lot of things, and do so!  Seems owner Richard Tomlin is always on the go to either race, support customer racers, and even do some race support! We catchup with Richard near Atlanta, on his way to display the Jeep project he helped build with The Gentleman Racer founder, Michael Satterfield, themed for Laura Ashley.  The v...

The In Wheel Time Car Talk crew gets a chance to talk about 'stuff' and it is the Cruise-In Calendar! In the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong gets to take a look at the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades, an off-road model that makes the swamp look good! -----  -----       In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio!  Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk whereever you are. -----...

Just outside of Houston, sits a 2nd generation family preowned automobile business.  It is very successful, and the four brothers work daily at making it that way.  They grew up working in the business for 'dad', who taught them the work ethic to provide great customer service.  That same work ethic carries over into their race team as well! In addition to a great resource for how the pr...

If you have never been to a car auction, particularly any of the Mecum Auctions near you, then you have not seen one awesome car show!  You don't have to be a bidder, which is an event unto it'self that deserves to be watched.  But the real show may be in the 'parking area'.   For Houston, this means almost 1,000 cars and trucks that you can get up and personal with.  Still sho...

Don't take long, as a driver, to run across a road construction zone.  Sometimes it is a slow moving paint setup or maybe some new asphalt going down, but it is construction.  That means there are people there working, often without looking directly at the traffic because the have their cones, barrels, and sometimes a flagman watching over them. We often take it for granted, wondering why we...

Almost everywhere you go that there are car clubs, odds are that one of them is a Corvette club.  San Antonio, Texas, is no different, with several Corvette Clubs to choose from. Bill Weber is a long time Corvette owner, with two in the garage!  In addition to the information of the 325 member car club, they also have a big 3-day event coming up. Join us to hear more and where you can find out how...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have the opportunity to talk with Stuart Codling, automotive author located in England.  Stuart has had to opportunity to investigate the background of the famed name of Lamborghini.  The result is his book - ' Lamborghini 60 Years '.  It is full of stories and insights, such as - the Lamborghini car names come from famous fighting bulls. We...

The Lone Star Street Rod Association is a hot rod association for the State of Texas, or anyone else that wants to join in on the fun.  Each year, they have their state meet, with it being in Granbury, Texas, for the last few years.   In 2022, we were able to join in on the fun with a remote broadcast from the event.  We saw a lot of great rides in a picturesque location and met a lot of great peo...

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a well established tourist destination.  It is in the mountains, so it is scenic, it has history and it is just a fun place to go.  For the Midwest Blue Oval Club, it is also a great place to hold an all Ford event. Appropriately named, Thunder on the Mountain, is an all Ford event that brings several hundred Fords onto the mountain.  Join us to hear more about this gr...

Can't say we have every found a car group, organization, or even a club that doesn't contribute to others.  Mostly it is a charity that the club raises funds for, or maybe works with underprivileged to bring a little joy to their lives with a parade or special car show.  Another group that is looking to give back to the community is God's Garage, located in Conroe, Texas.  Their goa...

For some time now, we have talked about distracted driving being a major cause of accidents.  But there is more to being distracted than just the phone so April is now Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  Joining us with some tips, it is Sgt. Stephan Woodard with the Texas Department of Safety, a long time friend of the show.   We also talk other aspects of traffic safety such as the Austin area s...

PAINTHOUSE Tx  is located just north of Houston and has become very well known for the paintwork that they turn out.  They have won numerous awards for paint and for overall builds.  In addition to doing some fantastic award winning work, they also 'create' paint - custom paint that they use and sell to other builders across the country. Randy Borcherding is a long time friend of the sho...

Consumer Reports is known for doing consumer related research that is non-biased.  What allows them to actual buy products for testing and evaluation is a subscription model.  So the vehicles that we talk to them about are often owned by Consumer Reports, with buyers making the purchase without the selling knowing who is buying...whenever is possible. They have their own test track!  So we like to...

We asked Kevin Hall, what is Texas Nostalgia Modified Production ... and it is a lot!  Seems many of the cars are former Competition Eliminator competitors that are still wanting to run after NHRA dropped that class. This week, Kevin is at an event at the Xtreme Raceway Park, Ferris, Texas, and we take a look at what is a Texas Nostalgia Modified Production vehicle.  We get a chance to talk with t...

There are a lot of young men that are making waves in the auto racing world at all levels.  For us, Houston native Alec Udell holds a special place as we have been able to watch his progress over the years.  Like a lot of racers, things started at a go kart track, and he actually spends a little down time there to this day. This year, Alec has had a lot of opportunities to get behind the wheel, an...

Consumers look to Consumer Reports for buying information on a variety of things, and we like to talk with the automotive group.   In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we get a chance to visit with Alex Knizek and we are talking about a report that came out of Consumer Reports and you can find the full report here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-cars-101-the-answer...

Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is our favorite EV guy - Richard 'Buzz' Smith, the EV-angelist.  As his name indicates, Buzz is a big advocate of EVs, working with facts and logic to help educated us consumers. Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk! ----  -----  Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?       In Wheel Time is now available on Auda...

There comes a time when a lot of us have to move - like move across the state, across the country or wherever.  Sometimes, we can drive all our vehicles, so we need a transport company....who?  where?   Then there is the business of cars - car dealers have to move vehicles all around to balance, inventory, maybe make a sale, maybe dealer trades.  A lot of reasons that the business needs to move pr...

We start this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk with our guest, Greg Ditch, who is at the Texas Mile with his High School Auto Class.  They left Napperville, Illinois, with their shop built S-10, intending on running at the Texas Mile.   Racing is racing, so a spun bearing left the S-10 in the pits, but the team was able to secure another 'ride' from a sponsor on the way south.  Unfortun...

 On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we talk about some extended warranty aspects, look at who is still using timing chains vs. timing belts, and we talk about some upcoming events....all the while 'piddling' with some internet outages that restricted our livestream. Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk! ----  -----  Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?      ...

Writers are writers, no mater the subject, but it does seem that some are better than others.  Noted author Jack Nerad is a writer, working on books as well as articles for a variety of publications.  Jack is also host of the nationally syndicated program "America on the Road". Jack joins us today to talk about some of his latest automotive exploits - what new cars he has driven as well...