Episodes

It is always great a local young man that is persuing his dreams to do good. The automotive race car driver world is super competitive, after all, who among us has not thought themseves a race car driver at one time or another? Factor in those with a little money to chase a dream and there you have it. Like most athletes, gott'a start young and stick with it for enough yeats to get good and hope for a break. Alec Udell followed that path, starting young, and sticking with it while earning a col...

Consumer Reports has a reputation for doing very thorough research on a wide variety of things. In the case of automotive, they often have 'secret buyers' that actual go out and buy the vehciles they will be doing long term research on. Generally it is the high volumn models as that is what consumers would appear to be buying. As our guest, Kelly Funhouser explains, they do get some of the high end models to check out, much like other journalist such as the In Wheel Time crew. Kelly shares some...

For several years now, we have been honored to have Sgt. Woodard join us occasionall to share some of his wit and wisdom. It is always good to get some reminders about safe driving, as well as any new traffic laws that come into effect. This week is the big Lone Star Rally in Galveston, where there were a 'lot' of motorcycles gathering for the weekend. There are some new school bus laws that we didn't know about, as well as some information on all the bright lights showing up on the front of s...

One of the biggest, if not THE biggest event in Las Vegas each year is the SEMA Show. Now this is the Specialty Equipment Manufacture Association, which translates into the automotive aftermarket show. It is not open to the public, but there sure is a lot of automotive 'builders and the like' there to see the latest and greatest parts for our vehicles. This year, it seems the OEMs were a little more involved than in the past. Maybe because it has been a while since they have been able to show o...

After making some qucik adjustments due to our host, Don Armstrong having to leave unexpectidly, the show must go on! In this segment, we talked about some of the recent recalls. We also discuss how to check your own vehicle for a possbile recall. It is a great idea to do this everytime the time changes, just like changing the batteries in your fire alarms as there seems to be new recalls everyday. Over in the car clinic, Konrad is shareing information about the number of cylinders in an engin...

Friend of the show, Richard Tomlin with Apex Auto Works is heavily involved in the Houston Area sports car scene. In fact, he is the Regional Executive for the Sports Car Club of America, and he is also a member of Racers Without Borders...if there were such a group. Several years ago, Richard introducted us to some Road Racing in Mexico ... like real racing on the roads. It sounds like an exciting event with a lot of local color and flavor that is hard to find in a lot of places. Richard just ...

-Tis the season to be jolly, almost, but definitely time to look under the hood of the family ride to get ready for the upcoming Holiday Trip. Even if it is just across town, a breakdown on the way to Grandma's house could bring out the big bad wolf in anyone. Joining us today from Professional Auto Care in Houston, it is Karolena Serratos. This is a long time family business started by her father, and now she is pretty much the Queen of Car Care in the area. Building on then idea of family tak...

Seems every car enthusiast has a story - if we are lucky, we grow up in a car world leading us to venture out on our own. With a family of auto enthusiast to lead the way, Marc Sorger worked his way through most aspects of the car culture. He did some builds, did some drag racing, a little road racing, and even briefly got behind the wheel of a NHRA Funny Car. These days his focus is more towards saving or bringing old relics back to life. Join us to hear more about some facinating auto history ...

There are rumors that everything is bigger in Texas....well, maybe maybe not. But down in the small town of Beeville, Texas, there is a race that is called the Texas Mile ... it is a mile long speed run. Joining us today is Jessica Evans on the scene of the race as things are starting to happen. It is a two day event, with a wide variety of vehicles such as the Reven Racing built 2011 Shelby Mustang that is looking for a 247 mph pass. In our feature segment of this episode of In Wheel Time Car...

Texas Truck Works is a name that has been around for a while modifying trucks and providing accessories. They have also become heavily involved in the world of Jeep by developing a name creating more power by doing engine swaps. The HEMI is a popular swap with a lot of low end power, and of late, the LS swaps have also found new popularity. Larry Baldwin takes us on a tour of tour of the show room as well as some of the projects that are in the shop. From mild to wild, this team seems to be abl...

Halloween Show! On this episode of our Halloween Show, we get a visit from 'Deadpool' - aka Eric Allen. This version of Deadpool is all about fun whether on 2-wheels or 4, it is all about fun for a good cause. In our feature segment of this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we hear about "This Week In Automotive History" from Konrad DeLong. A mid-size off-road offering with some style to go along with function. ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode...

Halloween Show! We start the week off with our Halloween show, and in this segment, we cover a variety of topics. We start with a discussion on 'diagnostic fees' then we move on to recalls and a variety of stories. In our feature segment of this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is Don Armstrong in the New Car Showroom with the new Ford Ranger Tremor! A mid-size off-road offering with some style to go along with function. ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for th...

One of our favorite auto couples live up in Oregon, and they are involved in all kinds of activites. Andy Lilienthal has an update on how some currently registered JDM vehicles are being stripped of plates in the Northeast and what it could mean for the rest of the country. Then we get a chance to get an update from Mercedes Lilienthal who just completed the 2021 Rebelle Rally in an EV! This is an all female rally across the desert without GPS or cell phones for the driver/navigator team, and ...

In the history of NHRA, there have been a lot of famous family operations, and, of course, some hard working not so famous. This is particularly true in the Sportsman Classes. One notable family operation is Emmons Motorsports Racing. Based outside of Houston with the family business, Emmons Autoplex, the four brothers come to run. Not only four brothers, but triplets with a brother who happens to be in the run for a National Class championship as the team competes in the Stock class and the Sup...

Our guest on this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk comes to us from McAllen, Texas, where he currently resides. Born in Mexico where he got his start in racing, Max Calles migrated to Texas looking for more racing opportunities. Join us as we learn a bit about how he got started, what his current endevors are, and where he is headed as he continues to stretch out his race schedule across the Southern U.S. ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In W...

The Ford Motor Company has been making news of late with new products and updated models. Joining us today, Trevor Scott is here with more information on the new Ford Maverick Hybrid. The Maverick is a compact pickup that is slated below the mid-size Ranger in size. The new truck is rated at 42mpg in the city and a combined 37mpg with CUV like handling. Join us to hear more from the Ford Motor Company. Over in the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong has been checking out another Ford product - the ...

In automotive history, there are a lot of models that started out as great ideas, with features and styleing that was often advanced beyond competitors - sometimes a little to advanced. A few of these models developed a following by collectors due to the low production numbers, however, a few were gathered up by owners that not only appreciated the vehicle for what it is, but for 'driving'. One of these is the Cadillac Allante' that has a national following that started in 1994 as well as many...

Ever want to just see how fast you can make your car go? Maybe take your street car over the 200mph mark? Todd Nall, running under the name of Blackhorse Turbo Racing has done just that with his RWD Porsch GT3, and there are a lot of reasons for this particular model. Even with a Flat 4 pumping out 1500 hp, there are a lot of considerations to making a 209mph pass. In a street legal, and street drivable car. A car he drove to work the day before our interview... In our feature segment, Micha...

We wrap up our coverage of the October Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos with a visit from the 'powers that be' - that is Mrs. Stan Holt. It is not often we can get her on the air with us, but we are talking about a real female motorhead. In fact, she is also a NHRA Sportsman Racer that happens to be in the top 15 in the standings going into the last weeks leading up to the championship. It is also pretty cool that her car runs a manual gear box, which not many traditional male racers actuall do any...

As we continue withour coverage of the October Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos, we finally get to sit down with our host, Stan Holt, the proprietor of Lupe' Tortilla. Stan is a big auto guy! Stan and his wife are both NHRA Sportsman racers that travel and attend the national events often, with rankings in the points standings. From there, Stan is a fan of great automobile, whether hot rods, classic iron, or come cool cruizers. Each of the posters for the monthly events also feature one of Stan's ...

Tri-Five Chevys seem to always stand out as cool cars or hot rods, particularly the convertibles. They are just not around very often, and more times than not, it is the '57 drop top that we see. So when a '55 convertible with Pennsylvania plates rolls into the Tailpipes & Tacos cruize located in Katy, Texas, we had to check it out. Donna O'Dey joins the crew this segment with her story about how her father bought the car new, taught her and her siblings how to drive in it, and then when he pas...

As we continue with our coverage of the October Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos, we talk with Chase McIllhenny about his primery gray '73 Camaro. This is one of those father and son projects that involves two different cars. Each with it's own designs. Kind'a following in his fathers' footsteps from our first segment this week, Chase taking his fathers ideas to the next level as he builds his personal version of the '73 Camaro. In our feature segment, Konrad DeLong opens the Car Clinic and looks ...

This week, we are covering the October Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos, the popular Saturday morning cruize in that happen at two locations of the Lupe Tortilla resturant chain in Houston. Auto enthusiasts/drag racers, Stan and Sheila Holt started the event and it continues to grow. Starting off this this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is Robert McIllhenny with his whute 1973 Camaro. This is a stout street machine that is prepped for speed... Over in our feature segment, it is the Pre-owne...

One of the biggest obsticals to haveing a race team is just that, putting the team together! Of course, there is the expense, but where to go from there? A company in Austin has taken on that challenge - Esses Racing: Premium Racing and Track Support. From an event at the Circuit of the Americas Track, it is Dave O"Neil with more about this upcoming company. No more excuses, if you have the race car driver itch, may just be time to scratch it! ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podca...