Episodes

Tailpipes & Tacos!  The Houston area's premier Saturday morning cruiz' in.
Jan. 18, 2021

Tailpipes & Tacos! The Houston area's premier Saturday morning cruiz…

This week, we are very to be outside and broadcasting from Tailpipes & Tacos, the Saturday morning cruise in on the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting. The event is held at Lupe' Tortillas resturant in Katy, Texa...

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Long awaited, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3-row is here!
Jan. 15, 2021

Long awaited, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3-row is here!

Joining us today, we have Jim Morrison, head of Jeep, North America, to tell us about the newly released Jeep Grand Cherokee 3-row vehicle. One of the most awarded SUVs ever built, one of the Jeep brand leading sellers, is n...

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Gulf Coast Auto Shield gives us a peak in the shop and we have the Car Clinic.
Jan. 14, 2021

Gulf Coast Auto Shield gives us a peak in the shop and we have the Ca…

Long time friend of the show, John Gray owns Gulf Coast Auto Shield. Over the years, he has shown some of his best practices when it comes to washing our vehicles. A lot of what not to do, but a lof of show and tell on what...

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Winter time, and the weather can hard...on vehicle finishes and GCAS has protection ideas!  Over in the New Car Showroom, it is the Chevy Trailblazer.
Jan. 13, 2021

Winter time, and the weather can hard...on vehicle finishes and GCAS …

Long time friend of the show, John Gray owns Gulf Coast Auto Shield. Over the years, he has shown some of his best practices when it comes to washing our vehicles. A lot of what not to do, but a lof of show and tell on what...

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HCC talking auto training and the 2017 Nissan Rouge is in the Pre-owned Showroom.
Jan. 12, 2021

HCC talking auto training and the 2017 Nissan Rouge is in the Pre-own…

We continue our talk with the Houston Community College about the opportunities for people to break into the automotive industry at the dealership level. With dealerships paying often paying signing bonues, there is a lot of ...

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With a shortage of auto techs, there is opportunity at Houston Community College!
Jan. 11, 2021

With a shortage of auto techs, there is opportunity at Houston Commun…

For some time now, the automotive industry has suffered from a shortage of trained technitions. Dealerships hold job fairs, open houses and high shcool recruiting sessions in an effort to fill the need. In the Houston area...

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Demons Car Club, Houston edition and the Chevrolet Traverse on In Wheel Time!
Jan. 10, 2021

Demons Car Club, Houston edition and the Chevrolet Traverse on In Whe…

In this episode, we visit with Jeff Light, VP of the Demons Car Club, Houston, Texas. We get a chance to learn some of the history behind this 'ol school car club name, and some about it's activities. We also get a look at ...

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This ain't your kid's kart - Alec Udell show us his 'ride!
Jan. 8, 2021

This ain't your kid's kart - Alec Udell show us his 'ride!

During this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, Alec Udell gets over to the corner where we can see 'his rides' - the ones he built for himself. These are some highly engineering kates that are designed for training. Maybe n...

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Houston Racer Alec Udell looks at Houston Karting Complex
Jan. 7, 2021

Houston Racer Alec Udell looks at Houston Karting Complex

Houston Racer Alec Udell takes us on a tour of the Houston Karting Compex and shows us a few things in the gargage. These are not the Sears go-karts that you may have had as a kid, these things will frun 50+MPH! We get a loo...

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This is one full show with Jack Nerad, NACTOY, and Automotive News Headlines!
Jan. 6, 2021

This is one full show with Jack Nerad, NACTOY, and Automotive News He…

On today's episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have noted automotive author Jack Nerad. In additon to being an automotive journalist, Jack is also a VP for North American Car and Truck of the Year awards, and he has info t...

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Alec Udell Racing from HKC and Caddilac XT6 in the New Car Showroom!
Jan. 5, 2021

Alec Udell Racing from HKC and Caddilac XT6 in the New Car Showroom!

Coming from the local area, Houston racer, Alec Udell has been working the road course race circuits for a few years as he continues to hone his skills, reputation, and bankability. How did Alec get his start? How does he ke...

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Wake'n up with the Woodland's Car Club and some Automotive News Headlines!
Jan. 4, 2021

Wake'n up with the Woodland's Car Club and some Automotive News Headl…

Starting off the week with the Woodland's Car Club, a very active club that actually has an event the day following this interview. We talk with Dana Pritchard, owner of The Woodlands Performance and Suspension about the clu...

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Kick'n off the New Year by Kick'n out the old - Subaru in the New Car Showroom!
Jan. 3, 2021

Kick'n off the New Year by Kick'n out the old - Subaru in the New Car…

The entire In Wheel Time Crew - Don Armstrong, Michael Marrs, Konrad DeLong, Jeff Dziekan, David Ainslie - want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Starting the New Year off, we do a quick look back at 2020, but not long! The...

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LSSRA, This Week In Auto History, and Auto News Headlines in this jam packed episode!
Jan. 1, 2021

LSSRA, This Week In Auto History, and Auto News Headlines in this jam…

Today, we are talking with Jackie Hanson about the Lone Star Street Rod Association. This group was founded in 1974 to help support street rodders in the State of Texas. In addition to supporting members, there is a momthly ...

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Six Odd Things to keep in the tool box and the 2021 Ford Mustang Convertible!
Dec. 31, 2020

Six Odd Things to keep in the tool box and the 2021 Ford Mustang Conv…

In this episode of In Wheel Time, the crew is discussing a story about 'Six Odd Things That You Should Keep in Your Tool Box'. In the New Car Show Room, Don Armstrong is checking out the 2021 Ford Mustang Convtible with the n...

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Lone Star Throwdown continues on In Wheel Time with Todd Hendrix!
Dec. 30, 2020

Lone Star Throwdown continues on In Wheel Time with Todd Hendrix!

We continue our discussion on the Lone Star Throwdown with the second half of the materminds behind this great event - Todd Hendrix. We get his take on the previous ten years and we learn a bit about what is in Todd's garage....

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The Lone Star Throwdown is looking at a 10year anniversay and we have the masterminds!
Dec. 29, 2020

The Lone Star Throwdown is looking at a 10year anniversay and we have…

Time flies when you are having fun! And the Lone Star Throwdown (LST) is flying pretty high as they are looking to their 10yr anniversay. Lonnie Ford and Todd Hendrix are the masterminds for the event, as well as Garage Gea...

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Houston SCCA 2020 wrap and a look at 20201 with Richard Tomlin.
Dec. 28, 2020

Houston SCCA 2020 wrap and a look at 20201 with Richard Tomlin.

The Houston region of the SCCA has been 'quietly making noise' in 2020, and Regional Executive Richard Tomlin of Apex Auto Works fame has been making it happen. Outdoors, in you own car, with a little attention to the local C...

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Winter Enduro I at Houston MSR!
Dec. 27, 2020

Winter Enduro I at Houston MSR!

Tis the season to be jolly! This might just include a trip out to Houston Mortor Sports Resort for a Saturday afternoon on the track. It is an 'open event' for members of variour raceing associaitons, which provides some uni...

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4x4 Diesel Minivan build - Crankshaft Culture, part 3!
Dec. 25, 2020

4x4 Diesel Minivan build - Crankshaft Culture, part 3!

We seem to be fascinated with the Mitsubishi Delica build that is going on in Oregon. The vehicle is very unique in that it is not sold in America - it has to be imported under some strict regulations. It is right hand drive...

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One of the oldest Rod Clubs in Texas - Spindletop Rods joins In Wheel Time today!
Dec. 24, 2020

One of the oldest Rod Clubs in Texas - Spindletop Rods joins In Wheel…

Joining the In Wheel Time crew today, we have John Carnahan from the Spindletop Rods ... one of the oldest, continous running car clubs in Texas. Each year, the club has a rod run working with the City of Nederland, as one o...

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It is Ryan's Ride - the '03 Infiniti G35 and we are talking 'oil' in the Car Clinic.
Dec. 23, 2020

It is Ryan's Ride - the '03 Infiniti G35 and we are talking 'oil' in …

Today we get a look at the next gen of hot rodder. What are the younger generation, or two, looking at for modding their vehicles. We get a walkaround of an '03 G35 as an example of one upcoming hot rodder. In the Car Clini...

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Houston Car Meets and Cruises and the Preowned Showroom is open!
Dec. 22, 2020

Houston Car Meets and Cruises and the Preowned Showroom is open!

Joining us in this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have Joseph Pledger with the Houston Car Meets and Cruises. Anyone looking for events in the Houston/SE Texas area, this is the place to go. We talk with Joseph about...

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Surprise guest and This Week In Automotive History on today's program for Monday, 12/21/2020.
Dec. 21, 2020

Surprise guest and This Week In Automotive History on today's program…

Today on In Wheel Time, we are celebrating two birthdays - our host Don Armstrong, and co-host Konrad DeLong share the same birthday. Friend of the program, George Skelton who is also a longtime friend of Don's sneaks onto t...

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