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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 r...

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, Michael ...

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 an...

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 pa...

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 podcas...

We often talk about the growth of the EV market as well as the actual vehicles. The concept of range anxiety is very real, and there are very real reasons...in the past. Many of those reasons are going by the way, however, in a place like Texas where there are counties larger than some States, it can be a long way from Point A to Point B. We also talk a lot about racing, and for the most part, our EV racing has centered around drag racing. However, we have heard of 'Formula E' in other countr...

Often the crew gets a little side tracked, and in this segment we cover serveal subjects along with the Car Clinic where we are talking about mixing water and oil??? ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Po...

Corvettes are always a feature of Saturday morning cruize-in events, as they still maintain that sports car aloofness that causes people to check'em out. Joining us in this segment John Raia joins In Wheel Time to tell us about his driver project - a 1969 Corvette. Over the years, the vehicles has received some changes, but through it all, it is still a driver that John is very proud of. ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk s...

For several years, local Houston orgainzations have been working to support homelss US Vets in the area. One of those groups puts on an annual event as a fundraiser called Guitars N' Cars which combines the areas' love of classic cars with Classic Guitars, some entertainment and a large silent auction in an effort to raise money to get vets off the streets. In Wheel Time has long been a supporter of this effort and this year is now different. What is different is the Guitars N' Cars team joine...

There are a lot of 'things' down in the Houston area, indluding the National Funeral Museum. Now this may sound kind'a weird, but there are a lot of cool things that have been collected regaring funerals. Famous carriages, or ideas that were so close as to only be used once, then there are limos and other artifacts. With all this Halloweenish material at hand, the Houston Mopar Connection Car Club has been teaming up with the museum to host a car show each Halloween. This year the event will ...

During this episode of In Wheel Time, the crew was scheduled to talk with Bryan Redman as part of the Chattannoga Motorcar Festival, however, due to some communication issues, the interview did not happen. With a little free time on their hands, the crew picks up on some 'conversations'..... ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, ...

Each week we try to have a car club to spotlight as we think it is a great wayto promote automotive comaraderie. A lot of people like vehicles and clubs give them a way to be involved beside just driving around. Most club have meeting, which is not the fun part, and they usually have events which often is for the benefit of a charity. This week in the Car Club spotlight, we have the Space City Corvette club that built up some history in the area. They also have a benefit car show coming up ...

Noted award winning painter and paint creator, Randy Borcherding, joins us once again for a look around the shop. He always has some cool projects he is working on, and last year one of those garnered him some SEMA awards where he was competing against some of the best builders in the country. Over in the Pre-owned Showroom, Jeff Dziekan steps out a bit with a 2020 Polaris Slingshot - one of the upcoming 3-wheel vehicles that seem to be catching on. ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite po...

Here at In Wheel Time, we are always looking for good automotive stories, and our Jeff Dziekan has been looking at Dale Earndhart, Jr. in this episode of In Wheel Time. In our feature segment, we have 'This Week In Auto History'. ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk ca...

Jake Wright is the two time track Champion out at Houston Motorsports Park, the local oval asphalt track. Competition is tough on the track and to be the two time track champ is an accomplishment very seldom accomplished. In our feature segment, Don Armstong goes over the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette with a 6-speed manual tranny that just happens to be sitting in his drive. ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk six days a week, and...

We start this episode with an updare from the Regional Executive for the SCCA - Richard Tomlin. In addition to being the Regional Executive for the SCCA, Richard is the Propriator for Apex Auto Works, a local builder of road race cars. Richard also gives us a tour of the shop and some of his projects. Over in the New Car Showroom, Michael Marrs had a chance to check out the new 2021 Kia K5 , a real replacement for the ageing Kia Optima. ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provid...

Celebrating 10-years of automotive talk show, we are continuing our coverage of the 3rd Annual Woody's Waterfront Car show in San Leon, Texas, on the Galveston Bay. Wrapping up our coverage, we are joined by Dwayne Jenkins who rolled in to the show with a real attention getter - what started as a 1990 Chevrolet 1500 is now a full grown Cadillac truck. Not just a front end change but we are talking Northstar running gear along with custom interior! Check out what Dwayne has to say about his uni...

Celebrating 10-years of automotive talk show, we are continuing our coverage of the 3rd Annual Woody's Waterfront Car show in San Leon, Texas, on the Galveston Bay. Eric Nogan was looking for something a little unique for his next project when he ran across a '54 International Harvester Firetruck. Not exactly what he had in mind, but a few miutess and the creative juices got the best of him. Now he was an extrodinary example of what can happen with modern technology applies to an old school ri...

Celebrating 10-years of automotive talk show, we are continuing our coverage of the 3rd Annual Woody's Waterfront Car show in San Leon, Texas, on the Galveston Bay. Nothing like a bright red drop top to cruise a bright sunshiney day ... particularly if it is a bright red 1947 Ford Convertible that has been updated with new running gear to make it a reliable cruizer! Art Pettit joins the In Wheel Time crew at Woody's 3rd Annual Water Front Car Show to share his ride that gets a lot of deserved at...

Celebrating 10-years of automotive talk show, we are continuing our coverage of the 3rd Annual Woody's Waterfront Car show in San Leon, Texas, on the Galveston Bay. Joining in this segment is Bernie Roeder, who pulled in with a 'Brubaker Box'. This was a production vehicle based on a 1969 VW setup and has an interesting auto story. Join us as Bernie brings us up to date on this one owner and how this vehicle came about. In our feature segment, Michael Marrs is talking about the 1966 Chevelle t...

Joining in this segment of our program from the 3rd Annual Woody's Waterfront Car show, it is Rick Hawkins. Rick joins us with his 1967 Camaro sporting a SB Chevy with a really nice blower setup that makes this one mean street machine. Of course like most hot rodders, even after 20 years, it is a work in progress. Setting it up for the upcoming Houston Autorama and then it is time for another rebuild - track style. Join us to hear more about Rick's ride and his plans. In our feature segment, ...