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Photo by Andy Cardenas Alright loyal listeners, we’re here doing our best to fight off the post KOH blues. To that end, we are continuing with the post KOH follow-ups with some racers that we have been following. Today we have the in-depth debrief from Justin Hall, the local boy with the souped-up Samurai. He tells us everything that happened from the moment he got to the lakebed all the way to th...

More KOH recap coming your way from the home studio! Boston Kyle, the driver of E.V.E. and winner of the electric vehicle class, is in the house! The electrified Toyota 4Runner, that was built locally with tons of work by WillSpec Garage and Kyle, was the first electric vehicle to ever compete in the King of the Hammers and WW&W has the story. Kyle and his sister, Dahlia, take time out of thei...

Jason gives a short cooking lesson in this episode. The boys also talk about some equipment repairs and hopefully getting out on the trail soon. A PSA for those of us that own multiple vehicles about trying to space out the registration renewal headaches. All this and more in this weeks exciting episode. Enjoy! Cheers! Don’t forget to go shopping for official Wheeling, Wine and Whiskey apparel at...

Chris and Jason call in Ultra4Jones to get the wrap-up story for this years king of the Hammers! We get insider details from race day for the 2021 Everyman Challenge Race. The dramatic story of getting to the start line and the things that took place during the race. This is raw and uncensored information for those that think they might want to build a car and race in the EMC. We say “do it”, but...

It’s a big day here at Wheeling Wine and Whiskey with the announcement of our giveaway contest winner! Also, they discuss the future of electrified vehicles and what it means to people that actually use their trucks for their intended purpose. A jackass is reported missing..,have you seen our ass? Bourbon is flowing freely during this episode and we give a brief report on the libations being consu...

Jimmy from Snail Trail 4×4 joins Jason as they meet up with Austin of Irate4x4 to discuss the reformation of an old online forum into a new online forum. They dig into the history for those that don’t know and where the direction the new forum is going. It is the best parts of the old site, leaving behind the reasons it failed, to rise into another powerhouse of online information. Enjoy this fina...

Jason and Chris sit down for an epic detailed wrap up of the 2021 King of the Hammers Races and shenanigans. They were super busy running around the lake bed talking to racers, vendors, patrons, and spectators. Lots of schwag was handed out and many connections were made. Hopefully, all of you were following along as we reported before, during and after the event. KOH is really the ultimate off-ro...

The coverage of the 2021 King of the Hammers races continues with this epic and not to be missed episode. Chris and Jason sit down, face to face, with Levi Shirley. Also with us, was Miranda Shirley and she jumps on the mic towards the end and gives the wife’s perspective of racing life. Great stories and lots of rabbit holes were explored. Levi, and his family, live the racing life and embody eve...

Wheeling Wine and Whiskey was busy on the lakebed during KOH2021. The KOH bonus content continues with this episode as the boys meet us with Matt Howell of the Jessi Combs Foundation and their newest sponsor recipient, Amber Turner. Hear how the JCF chose to sponsor and support Amber and her racing career. This story is so inspiring and it is WW&W’s honor to be able to help tell it. Hopefully,...

Holy smokes! The KOH content and coverage keeps rolling in. In this incredible episode Chris and Jason sit down with Rock Royalty Racing’s drivers. They are none other than 3 time King, Jason Scherer and up and comer Bailey Cole. They were kind enough to take time out of their extremely busy pre-race schedule to meet with us and talk about a slew of subjects. The most important subject covered was...

King of the Hammers 2021 is in full swing and the action is getting crazy! Chris and Jason are on the lake bed and were able to catch up with Ultra4Jones and his co-driver, Robert, to get the latest update on how he, his car and his team are doing since they arrived. Great information and he tells us about his strategy and unfortunate rollover the day before qualifying. Fortunately, the rollover w...

Here comes another exciting and relevant bonus episode that is timed perfectly for your drive to the King of the Hammers 2021. This bonus has the boys talking to Kevin Jones in a late night chat about what tools to carry in your rig and great ideas on trail fixes. There was definitely some free flowing adult beverages, but the information is gold. Whether you are a fire road over-lander, a hard co...

Snow at the Hammers! Listen in to this awesome episode as the boys give a final update on King of the Hammers before they hit the road to drive there. Lots of great information about the covid-19 on the lake bed. And because we didn’t win the lottery, we’ll be schlepping our own junk down to the desert instead of paying someone to drive it Also, a quick update about a setback in the legal fight to...

Welcome back! We have a special bonus episode for you that brings a fan favorite back with a final update before heading down to KOH with her little race car that could! Jason made a slight detour from a high sierra ski resort to visit with Amber Turner and her family in Reno. They are all busy working on getting the Samurai ready for the EMC race at KOH. Huge news dropped in this episode too! Enj...

Jason and Chris meet via skype for this episode. Busy schedules and the realization that it is crunch time for KOH prep. They know that they aren’t racing but the logistics of organizing and packing all of the stuff needed for 8 days on the lake bed is daunting. Food, clothes, rigs, booze, cameras and audio recording equipment all need to be accounted for and loaded. Checklists checked and double...

Jason and Chris got together to record for the first time this year! They cover a lot of stuff which includes some news about Oceano Dunes, King of the Hammers and shopping. Don’t miss this one as Chris goes a little bit over the handlebars when they sample and discuss a delicious bourbon. As always, great info and not to be missed. Cheers! Whackadoodle Storytime Freedom Rope Quadratec Weller Anti...

In this episode, Jason and Chris continue their coverage of the buildup to King of the Hammers 2021!! They hit the road to sit down with Justin Hall in his workshop. It’s a short road trip though because Justin is a local boy, living just south of San Jose. The day is spent looking at the shop where the car gets torn down and inspected before and after every race. Justin looks at every joint and e...

Happy week between Christmas and New Years! We hope everyone is doing well and had a safe Christmas. This episode finds Jason and Chris crashing the Willspec Garage gang as they continue to turn wrenches on the EVE to get it ready for the starting line at King of the Hammers 2021. In just about 4 short weeks, 10’s of thousands of spectators will descend upon the high desert to watch hundreds of co...

In this episode, Jason and Chris manage to catch up with Amber Turner for a quick update on her preparations for KOH 2021. They were invited to the house where Amber grew up for a pizza dinner and to hang with the whole family unit. Great views, great conversations and great stories. Hear how Amber and her team are getting everything ready for another run at the toughest one day race on earth. Don...

In this awesome bonus episode, the boys do a quick road trip to attend a very worthy fundraiser put on by NorCal Raptor Runs in association with HELLATRAILS. The fundraiser was for the organization called Give An Hour, which helps provide needed free medical care for first responders, veterans and their families. You can help the cause by going to www.giveanhour.org Jason and Chris talk with Chad...

Kevin Jones on the rocks!!! The boys go on a road trip to visit with Ultra4Jones at his garage, near Pismo Beach, to see how things are going for KOH 2021. WW&W helps tear down car 518 and gets inside Kevin’s head with his thoughts and plans for the race. Kevin and his lovely bride also did a taste test of the Australian delicacy called Vegemite. Their reactions are priceless. Great stuff, enj...

The much anticipated annual holiday shopping guide is here. Great gift ideas for the off-roader and whiskey drinker in your lives. The suggestions start at around $20 and go all the way to the sky-is-the-limit or #JasonMoney :). Hopefully, something on this list will make you or a loved one happy during this messed up year and holiday season!! Cheers from the booze brothers! Don’t forget to go sho...

The boys go off-grid camping, known as boondocking, in the Sierras. The weather is cold, the libations were plentiful as was the food and the action was pretty much non-stop. From a rolled over Maverick to shooting the hell out of clay pigeons…lots of jackassery was had. We also hear all about the annual Christmas tree hunt. Don’t forget to go shopping for official Wheeling Wine and Whiskey appare...

Chris navigating through the Painted Rock obstacle in the Barbie jeep Listen in on this exciting episode as we catch the boys doing a home studio recording with bourbon. It’s a drinking show and they’re drinking. Chris hit the trail with his jeep and he tells us all about the day. Strawberry Pass Trail is a beautiful off-road trail located in the El Dorado National Forest and connects highway 50 t...

Listen in to this incredible episode as we introduce and learn about the groundbreaking vehicle that is going to be competing in an entirely new class at KOH next February. The E,V,E. or Electric Vehicle Experimental is the prototype for the new electric powered vehicle class in Ulta4 Racing. We meet the team of forward thinkers and doers that are making this vehicle a reality. The team leader is...