Wheeling Wine and Whiskey

Jason and Chris link up for another awesome episode of Wheeling, Wine and Whiskey! This is a hodge podge episode, but they do cover some very important stuff.   They recapped Chris’ visit to the wet and rainy fundraiser for Sue Lee-Bun out at Prairie City.  They also talked about Jason running around in the Oregon woods and sand dunes with his Can-Am. Plus, end of the snow season talk about skiing...

Alright, here it is…more Ultra4 and KOH coverage from WWW.  The boys meet up with Cole and Sky to get caught up with their time on the lakebed at KOH and their experiences with racing in the Baja 1000.  This is an awesome chat with 2 very capable young men.  So many stories and so much that they have already experienced in their lives.  WWW is thankful that we are able to bring their stories to li...

Hello faithful listeners, in this episode Jason and Chris have great connectivity with the internet!  The computer was the problem, but as always, we know how to overcome challenges whether they are on the trail, at work, or even while recording a show.  Nothing a hammer can’t solve and remember, in a pinch, everything can be a hammer! Seriously though, prepare to listen about a mad cannonball lik...

The boys make a quick road trip to visit an awesome businessman.  The owner of DF Fabrication was kind enough to invite us into his shop for a behind the scenes look.  Anthony, the owner, has mad skills and has the equipment and tooling in his rural shop to pretty much build the baddest ass offroad buggies that you can imagine.  From computer controlled tube cutters, water table and welders…he’s g...

Photo by Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto on Pexels.com Hello and thanks for listening to Wheeling Wine and Whiskey.  We created this show for you, the listeners, and we sincerely appreciate each and every one of you.  We would also like to wish you all a very joyous Easter and hopefully you are spending it with family and friends.  We sure are! Sorry this episode is a little late, but as we mention in...

3-Time King Randy Slawson and perennial favorite, Amber Turner join Chris and Jason on this episode of Wheeling Wine and Whiskey.  Listen in as they continue with the popular KOH recaps.  It is awesome to be able to let all the participants tell their individual stories of the challenges they face before, during and after the races on the lakebed. Randy and Amber both raced in both the EMC on Frid...

Jason and Chris are back together in this episode and it is all about getting caught up on podcast business and random stuff. Don’t forget to give us a review on Apple Podcasts. You’ll need to have an Apple account to post, once you do, slide into our DM’s @wheelingwineandwhiskey on Instagram and we’ll send you a sticker so you can show you are a fan of one of the finest off-roading podcasts that...

In this episode, Chris brings in a guest host to cover for Jason. As usual, a great conversation about current events like land use and epic snowstorms! Also, we hear about guest host Rodney’s impression of his latest upgrades to his Jeep. Hope you all enjoy and don’t forget to grab your favorite beverage and hold on! Cheers! Don’t forget to give us a review on Apple Podcasts. You’ll need to have...

Hello faithful listeners! Chris and Jason are back with an episode dedicated almost entirely to getting caught up on podcast business. What does that mean? It means reviews get read, voicemails get played and other important podcast related stuff get passed on to you. Don’t worry though, there are still some shenanigans and even a rant from both Jason and Chris. Hope you enjoy because we’ll be get...

Jason and Chris continue with epic KOH followup stories and this one does not disappoint. It’s a very long episode but the story is so good you’re not going to want to stop listening. Kevin ‘Ultra4Jones’ and JLatte Rodney join us on the show to tell us about the banging and clanging sessions that occured just to get the car to the lakebed. But wait…it didn’t end there. So much more soul searching...

Here it is folks, the annual King of the Hammers recap! In this episode, you’ll here about most of the shenanigans and activities that the boys got in to while they were on the lake bed. Lots of fun was had and here are the details. Buckle up because Chris and Jason had to! Cheers! Don’t forget to give us a review on Apple Podcasts. You’ll need to have an Apple account to post, once you do, slide...

Photo by Andy Cardenas Chris and Jason met up with some of their favorite people when they were on the lakebed for King of the Hammers 2024. The special guests on this episode are none other than the builders and drivers of the TesTen Electric race car, Keith and Melissa Silva. Also joining us in this episode is Eric Amato of Radial Dynamics, an innovative company that makes leading edge power ste...

Jason and Chris meet up with Ian Johnson and Jimmy Jett for an epic episode recorded from the lake bed at King of the Hammers. All kinds of subjects are covered from wheeling to racing to whiskey to (gasp) Toyotas! Nothing is safe in this anything goes episode. Lots of knowledge bombs and great insights into how the racing this week may turn out. Don’t miss is! Cheers! Don’t forget to give us a re...

Buckle up right now, because we have so many Jason’s in this episode, it’s crazy! The KOH 2024 buildup continues with this epic chat with Ultra4 racing legends Jason Scherer and Jason Berger. The two of them join our Jason and Chris, who is the odd name out for an incredible dive into KOH prep. This is super timely as you can hear the clanging of tools in the background with the team putting the c...

In this episode of our show real life stuff rears it’s ugly head once again. Sue Lee-Bun, an off-road icon in the Northern Sierra where she and her family call home and recreate, has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. This news totally sucks and is completely unfair. We are talking about a woman that lives a very active life as she is a wife, mother, outdoorsperson and successful business ow...

Eric Wicks from Wicks Family Racing joins the podcast to bring everyone up to speed on what their team is planning for King of the Hammers 2024! From what they learned, WFR is up to a lot and will be on the lakebed in force this year and have even bigger plans for the future. In the meantime, Eric is going to be racing a Razor in the 4900 class this year so we get to hear all about the prep that t...

Photo by Anna-Louise on Pexels.com Happy New Year everyone! Gone is 2023 and now we begin 2024. Hopefully everyone had some quality down time with family and friends during the holidays. As everyone is finishing up their vacations and travels, others were busy wrenching in their shops trying to get race cars ready. Ready for what you ask? Getting ready for King of the Hammers 2024!!! It’s literall...

Chris and Jason have Tyler, the founder of an innovative Jeep accessory company called DogFox Industries, on the show. They do a deep dive into what inspired Tyler to design and build an awesome cup holder for his Jeep Wrangler YJ. It is an awesome story of entrepreneurship that you don’t want to miss. Also, for those of you that own other generations of Wranglers or even CJ’s, there is stuff in t...

Kevin “Ultra4Jones” Jones joins the boys in this episode. The age old question for Ford owners…how many spare engines should I have?, gets answered. LOL, seriously though, Kevin gives us an update on the engine that he will be installing in his OBS Ford F-250, aka, Chase 518. Lots of great information about 7.3 liter Powerstroke diesel engines is here and in Kevin’s head. If you need help with a 7...

Jason and Chris return to the world famous hanger of Bomber Fabrication for what is becoming an annual event to record with 3-time King Randy Slawson and Amber “The Hammer” Turner. Major breaking news is coming right at you and you don’t want to miss it. Also, major knowledge bombs coming straight from one of the best builders and racers there is. Give it a listen and don’t forget to get your favo...

Jason and Chris had the opportunity to sit down with the late Rod Hall’s crew chief. Brad Falin joins them on the show to tell us about a different era/generation of off-road racing. We hear about the earlier days of the Baja 1000 and how the race and region has changed over the years. Brad also talks about his development of shocks and suspension components for the original Hummer H1 that Rod Hal...

Chris goes solo in this episode. He talks about some King of the Hammers stuff and also covers him cleaning his garage to work on his Jeep. It isn’t a long episode but it’s a good listen! Enjoy and Cheers! Support Justin Wicks’ Race Car Repairs! Don’t forget to give us a review on Apple Podcasts. You’ll need to have an Apple account to post, once you do, slide into our DM’s @wheelingwineandwhiskey...

Chris and Jason get together to give a recap on their Thanksgiving celebrations with family. Chris had a chill one at home with his family in Livermore and Jason celebrated up in the mountains. In short, good food and libations were had by all! Also, because this is Wheeling Wine and Whiskey, the boys actually talked about all 3 in this episode. The Wheeling wasn’t really wheeling as Chris just to...

Photo by monicore on Pexels.com Here it is, the much anticipated annual holiday gift buying guide! Lorenzo finally steps up to the plate, for once, at this time of the year to do deep research into what the avid offroader and bourbon enthusiast is looking for. Hopefully this guide helps you or your loved ones make decisions about the perfect gift to put under the Christmas tree. We know that we wo...

In this episode, Jason and Chris have a nice chat with Jamie McKeen of THOR Motorsports. They are a race operation based out of Ontario Canada and will be competing in KOH 2024. Jamie tells us all about his first experiences with the lake bed, race day and participating in the 2nd year of the KOH rookie program that is put on at Dave Cole’s place in Johnson Valley. Knowledge bombs galore from some...