Episodes

Short track oval racing is really a regional thing, with the smaller tracks scattered across the country, particularly the south. Now we are not talking dirt track, which is a different setup and driving style - we are talking asphalt short track racing. Our friend of the show, Rodney Rodriguez, is very knowledgeable and involved in the sport. In addition to being one of the most requested track announcers, he has shared his knowledge as a consultant on several documentaries about racing. Rodne...

Being the CEO of almost any company is pretty cool, but being in on some of the leading developments of our time, just has to be way cool. Lewis Black is CEO of a company called Almonty Industries, an international raw materials development company. Today we are talking about what it takes to get the precious metals needed for EV batteries and a surprising list of other 'commodities'. What does it take to find, then mine, and ship material like tungsten? Last we talked, Lewis was located in Sp...

Join us as we talk about SEMA and a few things going on there, and we are going to be LIVE at the upcoming 2022 Houston Autorama. Join us to hear more details. In our Feature segment, Michael Marrs is talking about the 2023 Grand Wagoneer, not the Cherokee, but the new and larger Wagoneer. ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the nex...

When we first heard of a report about rear seat safety, a ight went off! We don't hardly ever, if ever, talk about the safety in the rear seat, it is the front seat that get the attention. So when we heard that Consumer Reports did some research, we wanted to hear more...and we hope you find it as interesting as we did. Emily Thomas, with Consumer Reports, joins us as we learn about what makes a rear seat safer. In our Feature segment, Konrad DeLong has 'This Week In Auto History', all this an...

We get to talk with Jack Nerad every once in a while out on the left coast and it is always informative, interesting and we cover a lot of subjects in a short time. Not only is Jack a noted automotive author, he is a host on the podast 'America on the Road' and he is on the board of the North American Car and Truck of the Year organization. In our Feature segment, Don Armstrong is reviewing the 2022 Toyota Highlander!---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go t...

The big car shows, whether new or custom, seem to be a lot of fun ... to me. In fact, one of the best type of car shows is the auto auction. Why? With Autorama or Championship Auto Shows or any of the like, the vehicles are on display, some of which are very elaborate.. A lot of fun to go and see but what if they weren't on display? What if you could get up and close with out ropes or something to block access? That is where an auto auction comes in. There will be hundreds of cars lined up to lo...

By this time, it seems almost everyone involved with the auto sport has at least heard of the SEMA show, if they haven't attended! It takes a lot of people to put that show on, and one of the bigger under rated aspect is the car builders. Sure, they have a competition that builders can enter, but for the vast majority, it is an honor just to have your ride accepted for display. Joining us somewhere along the way to the SEMA show is Mike Satterfield of 'The Gentleman Racer' and Richard Tomlin, o...

Car Clubs are great! For a lot of reasons, such as getting new ideas, meeting new people, and even doing something to make the community a little better along the way. Tim Oawster is a member of the Houston Area Corvettes club who are working with the Klein High School Band supporters to put on a car show as part of the annual fund raisers. We are all for helping keep kids involved in school particularly if it includes a little automotive education along the way. This event is November 5, 2022 s...

Without realizing it, we have AI (artificial intelligence) around us everyday and we are 'training' it to think, according to Kim Conti, VP RAIN, a $50M company working on conversational AI. Join us as Kim talks about some new and interesting developments that most of us probably haven't even thought of that the future will bring, if it isn't here already. In our Feature segment, Jeff Dziekan looks at 7 Horror Movie Cars as part of the Halloween edition of In Wheel Time Car Talk. ---- ----- In...

As more and more OEMs bring an EV to market, there will be more and more interest in a pre-owned EV. Price is often the difference between new and used, so EVs will be no different in that regard. But what about 'what to look for'? Are traditional used car 'look for' still applicable? What about EV specific items? Scott Painter, CEO of Autonomy joins us with some ideas on the used EV market. ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCar...

Not everyone has a warehouse full of collectable cars, probably not even a 3-car garage. Most real life collectors have a few cars that they are really into. If a person has reached a point in their life they want to get 2-3 or more cars to start or even be the collection, where to start? Noted author and New York Times automotive writer, Rpobert Yeager is here to talk about 'The Next Generation Guide to Car Collecting - How to buy, sell, live with & love a collectable car." In our Feature segm...

The great thing about speed, it doesn't matter if you are male or female. Get in and hang on! Valerie Thompson is a motorcycle rider, a really fast rider with a top speed of 328.467 mph. On 2-wheels. Join us as we talk with Valerie about her background, how she got to over 300 -mph and where she is headed next. In our Feature segment, Konrad has some ideas of what your car is smoking - white smoke vs black smoke vs blue smoke vs gray smoke. Of course it also matters when you see that smoke... ...

We really try to keep up with Richard Tomlin, who kind'a sort'a works at Apex Auto Works located in Alvin, Texas. He never slows down... Richard is the Regional Executive for the SCCA, which is enough to keep most people busy with a track such as MSR practically in his back yard! Ad in his racing efforts south of the border, then go up to Pikes' Peak where he is now part of the Safety Team, or you might find him loading a build headed for SEMA. We check in with Richard to see what he is up to ...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, Jeff shares some stories, including who makes the most tires, Konrad joins remotely with This Week In Auto History and we have more recalls! ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on...

There is a lot of EV news, reviews, discussion and cuss'n going on with the new car world. Batteries, chips, supply chain issues, and range anxiety. Not a lot of talk in the classic car world other than high-end one off conversions. Until now. Steve Drummond, with Electrogenics is working on several conversion kits that seem to be working, and they are trying to get set for US distribution. Join us to hear about what may be a solution to your keeping your classic car rolling in a green way. Ov...

When it comes to EVs, In Wheel Time Car Talk relies on a lot of sources, but none are as 'real world' informative and just out an out fun to talk with as Richard 'Buzz' Smith, the EVangelist - an early adopter of the EV life style. For several years now, we have talked with Buzz several times a year to keep up to date with changes and how they effect life style, and of course, whenever out paths actually cross, it is even better to sit down and talk a bit. Be sure to join us for this very engag...

Car Clubs remain the backbone of the car culture, whether it is hot rodders, muscle cars or even late model imports. It is all about people with similar automotive interests getting together and having some fun meeting people and exchanging ideas. In the Houston area, the Northside Mustang Club is one of the more active clubs and we are joined today from the 2022 All Ford Car Show. Randy Weldon is our guest and shares some of the information about the ongoing show as well as some background abou...

The annual Chattanooga Motor Car Festival, is just that, a 3-day festival to celebrate motor cars in a variety of ways. Along with the show and shine, there is a purpose built race track for vintage road races, and there is a rally for those that prefer a less hectic event. There are several different classes, and a wide variety of vehicles. Today we talk with Steve Ahlgrim who is in charge of the Ferrari segment that will feature several significant models among the 18 currently registered to a...

Almost every weekend, somewhere, there is a car show or at least a cruise in. When it becomes popular, things have to grow to be manageable and make sure it is still enjoyable. At some point, sponsors become an important part of the mix. One of the sponsors for the 4th Annual Woody's Waterfront Car Show is Gateway Classics. Much like the name implies, it is all classics that create one heck of a car show in their showrooms, of which there are 22 across the country. Get close to one, be sure to ...

In Wheel Time Car Talk has been at every Woody's Waterfront Car Show since it started, and we got the t-shirts to prove it! It is great that we get to talk with a lot of auto enthusiasts when we are out of the studio at remote broadcasts that we attend. It is even better when regular listeners make it a point of stopping by to say hello. We start this segment with a 1932 Ford Coupe in classic hot rod style that includes some heavy flame paint work. Jerry Powers share his story of where and how...

As soon as it hit the show grounds, people were staring and commenting on what they thought it was. Of course we had our own ideas, but to get to the truth of the matter, we reached out to the owner. Roman Korpus joins us with some of the backstory to this 1967 Toronado George Barris custom that is 1 of 4 built! Join us to hear about this unique vehicle and how it found it's way to Woody's Waterfront Car Show in San Leon, Texas. In our feature segment, it is 'This Week in Auto History" with Kon...

In Wheel Time Car Talk was out at the 4th Annual Woody's Waterfront Car Show held at the Top Water Grille in San Leon, Texas. The venue is unique in that there is literally water from Galveston Bay on 3-sides of the show grounds! The weather was outstanding and it is a great place to get some pics of your favorite ride. Join us in progress as Micheal 'Woody' Wooding gives us some insight into what is one of our favorite 1-day shows in the Houston Area. in our New Car Showroom segment, Don Arms...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are talking with a young man, a rookie, if you will, who is just starting out in his career. We often hear the latest crop of drivers, whether in NASCAR, NHRA, F! or almost any other automotive sport talking about 'way back when'. Most of ones that are still on 4-wheels will talk about karting as the beginning. Sometimes it is many years in the kart learning so they can move up in the racing world. Dontae Quispe is just finishing a very impressive ...

The world of RVs really exploded when people figured out they could still get out and about during COVID. A camper provided access out of the house and kept separation from others which is really what the great outdoors is about. The only good thing to come of COVID is the revival of camping. Now we are moving headlong into a world of EVs that currently have some 'range' issues, now adding on a camping trailer is not going to help....much. Over in Colorado, there is a company called Colorado Tea...