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

Leadind off this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is our New Car Showroom feature with Don Armstrong going over the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, a full size luxury ride with towing capability to rival competitors. From there, we go to our guest segment - 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible with 3x2s under the hood.... factory muscle car magic! Steve Butts joins the In Wheel Time gang at the June Edition...

Car insurance is one of those boring things that we don't like to talk about as most of us prefer to talk about horsepower, suspension or other mods we are making to our rides.  Unfortunately in this day and age, insurance is almost a necessary evil, but our guest today makes sure the conversation is never boring! Angelica Brothers, local Hagerty Insurance rep has always been great about keep...

Back in the tall pines of East Texas, there are a few hidden gems that local racers know about, small drag strips that survive because they are great places to race and hang out with 'friends'. Located in Evadale, Texas, it is the Evadale Race Track.  Converted from a closed private airport, it has become a regular hangout for the locals as well as drawing a crowd from nearby Louisiana a...

Short track asphalt racing has quietly been making some noise with tracks opening up across the country.  This is grass roots racing on 1/8 or 1/2 mile tracks where spectators can get up close and personal.   Our guest today is Rodney Rodriguez, who is not only an enthusiast, but he is also a well respected track announcer and co-host of the Revved Up Sports Show every Saturday.  So we are talking...

On this episode of In Wheel Time, we are covering a wide range of stories. Some of the automotive news includes the return of the 'Hornet' badge to the market place,  we talk about oil consumption - what is acceptable? We also spend some time talking about the new compact truck entry from Ford - the Maverick is back. In our feature segment, Jeff Dziekan is giving a once over to the 2019...

 We do appreciate what our veterans have done for us, and we never say thank you enough.   Some people are putting that thanks into action, and along with several supporters, James Rogerson is trying to do just that. At the growing Hands On Driving Academy, veterans have the opportunity to 'drive'.  Maybe street driving is what they are after, but if they are looking for more, like track...

Anyone that has tried DIY projects quickly develops an appreciation for a a real craftsman.  When that craftsman is an award winning craftsman, seeing what they can do can be a true sight to see. We like to go out to Painthouse, the house that Randy Borcherding build by being one of those award winning craftsman.  Like most people of this caliber in their chosen work, they don't let things li...

When it comes to design, somethings are 'timeless'.   A few years ago, there was an exhibit at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts that was all about Art Deco automobiles and motorcycles that were built 1920 - 1940.  Very elaborate body lines and intricate details.  Another area of timeless design can be found in elaborate time pieces.  Pocket watches to wrist watches. What happens when auto...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we get a visit from the West Coast as Jack Nerad visits In Wheel Time. Jack in a noted automotive journalist, author, and podcast host.  We always enjoy when Jack visits with his stories about his latest vehicle drives or news of the automotive industry that he is working on.  Today is no different. We learn more about the new Nissan Pathfinder as well as...

Route 66 is the fabled Mother Road that really set the country in motion as the 'first' national highway that ran 2,400 miles from Chicago to the Pacific Ocean.  Along the way, the road went through 8-states and crossed three time zones.  It has inspired travelers since it officially opened in 1926.  One of the states with the longest stretch of the highway is Oklahoma. Spanning the stat...

Regardless of where you live, one thing all automotive enthusiasts have in common - there is some sort of paint on our rides.  Good, bad, or ugly, it is part of what protects the rest of the ride so it needs all the help it can get. Joining us today, John Gray from Gulf Coast Auto Shield in Houston.  We are talking paint care and how to do what we can to make it last.   In our feature segment, Don...

Today, we have two guests joining the In Wheel Time crew. First up is Lincoln Stall, General Manager at Bayway Chevrolet in Pearland, Texas.  On Sunday, 6/13/2021, Bayway Chevy will be hosting a benefit car show with trophies, music, food trucks, and In Wheel Time will be there with a special broadcast.   The event is in support of Wheelchairs for Warriors. Our second quest today is Brandon Girmus...

On this episode of In Wheel Time, we have local automotive enthusiast, SCCA Regional Manager, owner of Apex Auto Works in Alvin, and general all around car guy, Richard Tomlin! Richard is involved in several different aspects of sports car racing.  One of the more interesting personal racing efforts is south of the border - the Texas Border.  It is a three day road rally covering 1,000 miles, with...

The world of Electric Vehicles is rapidly changing  with more and more of the auto makers declaring a move to an all electric fleet.  Like it or not, it is a lot to talk about.  One of the people that we really enjoy talking to about the EV world is Richard "Buzz" Smith.   After spending years in the automotive business, Buzz has fully embraced the electric vehicle.  We enjoy his insight...

Along with other ride 'n drive activities at the larger auto shows, one of the biggest, with the ride to include a short loop, some activities to show towing capabilities, and checking out the trucks, it is the Ram Truck Territory.   The available vehicles include a Ram Power Wagon, the Rebel, and several of the luxury level trucks as well.  Even the TRX is on display, along with some 2500/35...

Hurricane Harvey was unlike most storms that roll onto the Texas Gulf Coast.  Hurricanes are known for their wind, but in this case, it was a storm surge that reached new levels of the inland.  It was reported that 38 people lost their lives, hundreds of homes were flooded, and possibly as many as 500,000 vehicles were ruined.  Many car collections were damaged beyond repair. A lot of people put t...

Setting up a large scale car show, and we are talking large scale as in over 700,000 square feet of the NRG Center in Houston, can be a big undertaking.  Along with all of the new vehicle displays, the ride-n-drive setups, there are vendors that need to setup, along with some food and beverages.   Add to this, a classic car section, which most have a few, but in Houston, a few just won't do....

The ride'n drive displays have become some of the favorite things at the larger auto shows - some you can actually drive, others, it is a ride.  Either way, it is an opportunity to get a hands-on look at a lot of vehicles.   For Camp Jeep, it is about showing off the off-road capabilities of the Jeep vehicles.  Almost every model is represented in Houston and riders can try them all over a co...

We opened our special Friday afternoon show from the 2021 Summer Houston Auto Show with our friend, RoShelle Salinas, V.P., Houston Auto Dealers Association.   It has been a crazy year, and with the normal schedule, the HAS would be in the latter part of January, kicking off the larger car show year.  Of course with COVID, that was not possible, but sometimes, making the impossible possible works...

Toyota Motor Sports is involved with almost every motorsport we have heard of - and then some!  We are at the NHRA Spring Nationals in Baytown, Texas,  while just 3.5 hours away, is Austin, Texas.  NASCAR is at Circuit of the Americans for the weekend, so what is the head of Toyota Motorsports to do?  He goes to Austin for part of that event and then drives down to Houston for the next event. Paul...

The pro ranks of the NHRA are very competitive, but at the same time, respectfully 'friends'. The Funny Car ranks are cars in looks only, with 10k horsepower motors that can take a driver from 0-300+ mph in less than 4-seconds!  We talk with two of these Funny Car Pilots. Alexis DeJoria took some time off, but is back in the world of Funny Cars. JR Todd continues to be a winner in the Fu...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are proud to have two of the younger members of the NHRA Top Fuel ranks - Josh Hart and Justin Ashley. Josh Hart made his Top Fuel debut at the Gainesville event and WON!  No better way to kick off a career than to come out on top first time out to a major national event.  Working out of 'Burnyzz Speed Shop' that he opened in 2010, Josh has b...

In Wheel Time Car Talk continues with more from then 2021 NHRA Spring Nationals with our first guest during this episode - Mr. 'Slugger' Labbe. Slugger has been in some sort of racing effort for the last 35 years, including 20 years as  NASCAR Crew Chief.  Just a short 4 years ago, Slugger joined the Toyota Racing Development support team and has really gotten into drag racing.  It is a...

One of our favorite Top Fuel drivers, Mr. Antron Brown, joins the In Wheel Time crew at the 2021 NHRA Spring Nationals in Baytown, Texas! Antron always has a smile to share, and plenty of stories about being a professional drag racer - what it is like to launch a 10,000+horsepower vehicle, what it is like to run the track, and still find time to be a family man. Once again, Mr. Antron Brown with b...

We start our weeklong coverage of the 2021 NHRA Spring Nationals from Houston Raceway Park with a visit from the President of the track, Seth Angel. As the person responsible for a national event coming into Baytown, Texas, Seth has a lot of things to do, and we see him running around the track on his scooter - in his raincoat this weekend!  Seth joins us to talk a bit about the event, what is goi...