Episodes

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 ...

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...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew covers a lot of 'news headlines' and some of the upcoming events where we will be. First event up is April 15, 2023 - Tailpipes & Tacos, at the Lupe' Tortilla location in Ka...

Richard Tomlin is the owner/operator of Apex Auto Works, located in Alvin, Texas. Sometimes. Richard is one of these guys that is so busy, we have to wonder how he has time to do anything. In addition to being the Regional...

The popularity of oval racing seems to come and go...or not. In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we talk with track announcer Rodney Rodriguez, about the upcoming season and his take on oval racing. We ask which part ...

Car clubs are a great way to hang with other automotive enthusiast doing automotive enthusiast things. It is always a social gathering, whether it is a competitive event or just a 'cruise'. We like to look at what other car...

Born on the beach of California, the small fiberglass dune buggy was great for open air beach going or other off-roading. The original was a simple VW Beetle cut down to fit and it was so popular, seems everyone copied the o...

The term 'gasser' seems to have some variations on definition - what is a gasser? Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, Quinn Stott joins us to help define what a gasser is - where the name comes from. Quinn ...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are speaking with Bryan Sims, President of the Champions Hot Rod Car Club. Along with monthly meetings, this club will host several car shows each year, with the Spring event bein...

Ever want to just get out and see how fast your ride will go? No speed limits in a safe, or as safe as possible scenario? Twice a year, you can almost do that at an event called the Texas Mile. A top speed event where you c...

Dodge has been building muscle cars for over 60 years, and ever so often, it looks like it is over with. Again. As part of this going away party, Dodge has teamed with the Gas Monkey Garage to give away a brand new Dodge C...

Electric Vehicles continue to secure the headlines of the automotive world, yet, even with sales trending up, it is not as much as one might expect. Joining us today is market analyst, Divya Sangam | LendingTree LLC Insurance...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we learn about the Texas Nostalgia Modified Production - where the small block is king with manual 4-speed launches. No electronic help other than maybe a rev limiter set at 10K RPM...

Wrapping up our coverage of the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the HEMI Hideout, we are joined by Don McCoy, a long time friend. As one of the 'go to ' master of ceremonies for events at the HEMI Hideout, he as a lot of s...

While we are all about the cars, the signs, the automobile memorabilia and the sheer amount of unusual material in the HEMI Hideout, it is the building that makes it. The building makes it possible for all of this 'stuff' to...

What brings an Okie down to the Houston Area for the weekend? The 10th Anniversary of the HEMI Hideout of course. Otto Dorris is known as a 'sign expert' - someone that knows a lot about how the old signs were made and what ...

We continue our episodes from the the 10th Anniversary of the HEMI Hideout with Rodney Maris. Long time hot rodder, who now drives a 1955 Chevy Pro Street with a 383 stroker topped off with a pair of 4 barrels. In our Featur...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we continue with our broadcast from the HEMI Hideout 10th Anniversary celebration. We try out some new gear and talk a walk around checking out the cars, the signs, and some of the o...

For over ten years, John Hovis has been collecting...all sorts of stuff. He started with some of the vehicles that he wanted in high school, but never could reach. Then about ten years ago, he decided to build an event cen...

In another episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we introduced a successful auto shop program in Napperville, Illinois, led by Greg Ditch. Greg has had a lifelong passion with the automotive world, and is sharing that with any ...

For years we have talked about the automotive tech shortage in the work place. Dealerships have taken to providing incentives and some have even gone into the training business so they can develop their own. We think one of ...

Now in it's second year, it is the Hot Rod Tour of Texas! A ride across Texas with 300 fellow auto enthusiasts for the love of 'cruzing'. Bobby and Jeremy join us with an update that includes ALL the stops along the way. Ea...

The Pamona Fair Grounds is home of the NHRA Museum and fabled drag racing events. There is also an event that brings in some of the best of the best in automotive custom builds - The Grand National Roadster Show. This year,...

We hate to keep talking about COVID, but it has made such an impact on the automotive market that is still trying to level out. While car sales and supplies have been the headlines, the lease segment has been mostly ignored. ...