Episodes

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Nov. 3, 2020

Ride Sharing is moving to a new level - ride 'Alto'!

Ride Share companies are not really new, but there is a new concept in the Ride Share world. Staring in Dallas, Texas, Alto ride share elevates the consumer experience in ride share, and CEO Will Coleman, joins us to let us in on the idea. Even better, if you are in Dallas or Houston, and need a ride to vote, check out www.rideAlto.com for two free rides to that will get you to a polling place and home. In today's New Car Showroom, Don Armstrom is looking at a 2020 Lexus LS 500, luxury at a ne...
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Nov. 2, 2020

We are cruis'n with the '105 Cruisers'

Joining the In Wheel Time crew today, we have Rober Schroder, part of the '105 Cruiser' located up in Montgomery County. This is a group of automotive enthusieests with a little different outlook...cruis'n is cool. Also in today's Pre0owned Showroom, Jeff Dziekan is looking at then popular 2017 Mazda 6 Touring addition. Konrad DeLong has the National Racing Card, as well as auto shows and cruise-ins. Going into the top of the hour, we have some this week's Automotive News Headlines. All this...
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Oct. 30, 2020

Funny Car driver J.R. Todd and NHRA's Brad Gerber visit In Wheel Time!

Our guest today is professional Funny Car driver, J. R. Todd, who started his pro career in Top Fuel dragster. This make him one of a very few that have won a championship in Funny Car and Top Fuel. Later, we talk with Brad Gerber, VP of Development for NHRA for some incites on how this hectic pandemic season of drag racing has been to manage. ----- In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twitter) an...
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Oct. 29, 2020

Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria and Top Fuel pilot Shawn Langdon visit In Wheel Time!

It has been a while - from the NHRA Funny Car ranks, we are honored to have Alexis DeJoria join the In Wheel Time crew during the NHRA Spring Nationals. 2020 has been a very different year for Ms. DeJoria, and while the highs have been high, there have been some close calls. We also have Shawn Langdon, Top Fuel pilot, joins the crew. Not only do we get some insight into how the year is going, but Shawn let's in on his early days of getting started on the NHRA Top Fuel circuit. In our features,...
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Oct. 28, 2020

Top Fuel Champions Tony Schumacher and Antron Brown!

We are honored to have eight-time Top Fuel Champion drag racer Tony Schumacher join the In Wheel Time crew at the 2020 NHRA Spring Nationals held at Houston Raceway Park! In this interview, we talk about the great career Tony has had, his relationship with the fans, some of the changes going on, and what the future possibly holds. Antron Brown is another Champion Top Fuel driver that we love to talk with anytime he comes into Houston. We get a chance to catch up on the racing year during the p...
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Oct. 27, 2020

Toyota Motor Sports talks NHRA with In Wheel Time!

Our guest for this episode of In Wheel Time, recorded at the 2020 NHRA Spring Nationals held at Houston Raceway Park, is Mike Childs, Head of Toyota Motorsports Marketing. We get an update on the Motorsports Team, some news about sponsorship renewals, and a general idea of how the racing support benefits Toyota Motors. Michael Marrs has a review of the new 2020 Infiniti GX50 in the New Car Showroom, and we have our Events Calendar. All this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time. ----- ----...
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Oct. 26, 2020

In Wheel Time is at the 2020 NHRA Spring Nationals!

Starting off our live broadcast from the 2020 NHRA Spring Nationals, we are joined by Seth Angel, CEO of Houston Raceway Park, home of the NHRA Spring Nationals. There are a lot of changes due to the pandemic, and Seth is guiding us through the current requirments as we hear the Sportsman racers hit the track outside. We also visit the Pre-0wned Showroom where Jeff Dziekan is looking at a 2017 Honda Accord. We have our evernt features and more on this episode of In Wheel Time! ----- ----- --...
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Oct. 23, 2020

From the machine shop of Couch Racing Engines, it is Jonathon Couch.

Joining us in our guest segment, it is Jonathon Couch, owner/operator of Couch Racking Engines. Not only does Jonathon build motors, he is also an educator - a high school auto shop teacher that has put together a 4-year program to share some of his automotive knowledge. Konrad DeLong has the 'Car Clinic' and we have more Automotive News Headlines. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Perisc...
Oct. 22, 2020

Move over boys, the girl is ready to race!

In this episode, we are joined by Ashley Tran, current Mechanical Engineering student that includes the university 'race' team. Ashley got her start in her High School Auto Shop class, and never looked back. Check out her story about the road she has taken and where she is planning on going. In 'The New Car Showroom', Michael Marrs shares his thoughts on the 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon - a big bruizer for muscling the off-road environment. We also have the Car Calendar and the Race Card. ----- ...
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Oct. 21, 2020

Thinking about an EV but worried about high maintenance cost? Consumer Reports says...

In this episode, Chris Harto from Consumer Reports covers a report that looks at the cost of maintaining an EV verses a simlar gasoline powered vehicle. You might be surpised at what they looked at and what they found. We also have our feature - 'This Week in Automotive History' and we close with 'Automotive News Headlines this Week'. ----- ----- ------ In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twitter...
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Oct. 20, 2020

'The Llano Estacado 175' - West Texas Desert Race!

In this episode, our guest, Bryant Blakemore is talking about the upcoming 'Llano Estacado 175' desert race. It is a 25-mile lap race with several different catagories...4x4s and handlebar classes as well. In the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong is reviewing his week in the 2020 Toyota Highlander, a 3-row SUV with a lot of features. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twitter) an...
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Oct. 19, 2020

It is South Texas GM Car Club in Corpus Christi, Texas

Our guest on this episode of In Wheel Time is Willie Morales, the President of the South Texas GM Club located in Corpus Christi, Texas. They have a big Veteran Benefit event coming up and have plans to make it a great weekend for all participants and spectators. In The Preowned Showroom, Jeff Dziekan is showing us the 2017 Volvo S60. We also have the National Racing calendar, major cruises and our first look at this Automotive News this week. ----- ----- ---- In Wheel Time is a live automot...
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Oct. 16, 2020

Joining us today is Rodney Rodriguez from the Revved Up Sports Show!

Guest Rodney Rodrigues from the Central Texas Area is part of the Revved Up Sports Show and he is a track announcer for the Texas Short Track Racing Series! He has a great seat to watch the race, and has a lot of stories to share! Our features this episode, include This Week In Automotive History as well as more Automotive News Headlines. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twi...
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Oct. 15, 2020

From his automotive man cave, it is Ron Stein joining the In Wheel Time crew.

Going back to the beginnings of the NHRA, Ron Stein has been around a lot of the automotive historical events that have got the sport to where we are today. Join us for more from Ron. Our features include 'This Week in Automotive History' and more Automotive News Headlines. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twitter) and InWheelTime.com Want more In Wheel Time in real time? Fol...
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Oct. 14, 2020

NHRA is coming to Houston! We have the info direct from the track manager!

Super excited to have Houston Raceway Park Manger Seth Angel join us with an update on the upcoming NHRA Spring Nationals ... running in the fall, but still running! Join us to hear more details! Features this episode include This Week In Automotive History and more Automotive News Headlines! ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twitter) and InWheelTime.com Want more In Wheel Ti...
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Oct. 13, 2020

Pro Truck driver Michelle Reininger joins the In Wheel Time crew...

Our guest this episode is Michelle Reininger, a Pro Truck driver that participates in the Texas Short Track Racing Series. We learn about her, her crew, and her truck. In The New Car Showroom this episode, Michael Marrs got a chance to review the 2020 Chrysler Pacific Limited. Our features this episode include the National Racing Calendar. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twi...
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Oct. 12, 2020

Car Clubs and Monday Morning in the Preowned Showroom

Monday Morning on In Wheel Time! Guest Randy Weldon joins us with an update on area car clubs and activities during the pandemic. In the Preowned Showroom, Jeff Dziekan is looking at the 2014 Dodge Charger. Our features include the National Racing update, Car Cruise-in's, and we have some of the weeks Automotive News Headlines. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twitter) and I...
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Oct. 9, 2020

Mitsubishi Delica - a story in the making.

Our guest in this episode of In Wheel Time are Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal from CrankshaftCulture.com. One of their projects is a Mitsubishi Delica 4X4 minivan - what is it? where did they find it? and what did it take to get it to Oregon? Also in this episode, we have the Car Clinic and more Automotive News Headlines. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twitter) and InWheelTim...
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Oct. 8, 2020

EV road trip! or how I overcame range anxiety with Richard 'Buzz' Smith, EV-angilist.

Our guest, Richard 'Buzz' Smith, the EV-angelist is planning a road trip in an EV - how to plan distance, charging and what to do about range anxiety. In The New Car Showroom, Michael Marrs is reviewing the new 2020 Cadillac CT4, an entirely new vehicle. All this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twitter) and InWheelTime.com Want mo...
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Oct. 7, 2020

In Wheel Time for Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Due to technical difficulties, our guest, Seth Angel could not join us and is rescheduled. The crew has a lot to talk about in the automotive world, including: Information about an upcoming race at Houston Motorsports Park, our newest feature This Week in Auto History and more Automotive Headlines. In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twitter) and InWheelTime.com Want more In Wheel Time in real t...
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Oct. 6, 2020

Vintage Motor Works lives up to the name - walk through with In Wheel Time!

In this episode of In Wheel Time, Vintage Motorworks of Beaumont, Texas, owner, Kory Woodside talks shop - and shows us a few of his projects in the shop. In the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong reviews the 2020 Nissan Sentra, one of the leading compacts in the segment. In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Periscope (twitter) and InWheelTime.com Want more In Wheel Time in real time? Follow us for the latest u...
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Oct. 5, 2020

Houston Racer Alec Udell joins the In Wheel Time crew

Guest Alec Udell joins the In Wheel Time crew for an update on his racing careerw - hat he has been doing, who he is driving for, and how things are on then road. He also has a few tips on coaching and training. In the Pre-owned Sow Room, Jeff Dzeikan it taking a look at a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab. All this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTube,...
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Oct. 2, 2020

In Wheel Time is at Woody's Waterfront Car Show - part 3

This week, we are at Woody's Waterfront Car Show, located at the Top Water Grill, San Leon, Texas - and it is on the water. The Top Water Grill is also a marina situated where the Galveston Bay meets the Dickenson Bayou, so there is always a lot of activity on the water, around the marina, and in the restaurant. In just the 2nd year, the event has almost 50% more cars than last year. In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTub...
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Oct. 2, 2020

In Wheel Time is at Woody's Waterfront Car Show - part 2

This week, we are at Woody's Waterfront Car Show, located at the Top Water Grill, San Leon, Texas - and it is on the water. The Top Water Grill is also a marina situated where the Galveston Bay meets the Dickenson Bayou, so there is always a lot of activity on the water, around the marina, and in the restaurant. In just the 2nd year, the event has almost 50% more cars than last year. In Wheel Time is a live automotive talk show every Saturday from 9:30a - 12noon with video streaming on YouTub...