Episodes

Our favorite automotive couple, Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal join us today. Always an interesting couple that are very active in the automotive space. This includes some really coo JDM vehicles. A JDM vehicle is made in Japan for their domestic market so not importable as they come new. However, in the US, there is a Federal law that makes these vehicles 'legal' after they are 25-years old. This has been the situation for several years - until now. Seems the State of Maine has decided to go agai...

What do you do with a 2001 Corvette that has less than 24k miles? Load it up with some new tires and hit the road! Don Armstrong shares a few things about his road trip to Mobile for one of the Gulf Coast Racing Series events, with a few highs and a few lows along the way. We also get a chance to talk about the new $71m GM Design Center and close out with some of this weeks Auto Headlines. ----- ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel...

The news is out that after the 2022 NHRA Spring Nationals, the historic drag racing facility in Baytown, Texas, is closing. General Manager, Seth Angel has an update on all the who, what, where, why and when. In the feature New Car Showroom, Michael Marrs has been checking out the new 2021 Jeep ----- ----- ----- 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 simulca...

The very popular OnStar system from GM has not only been around for a while, but it really did set the standard for some of the more recent systems that help drivers in a variety of ways. Directions, help when there is an accident, door locks and even locating a vehicle that has been stolen. With the new guardian service, OnStar moves out of the house GM built as explained by Bradley Nelson, GM South Central Regional OnStar Manager. Over in the Pre-owned Showroom, Jeff Dziekan found a Smart Ca...

A hard working man of many talents, Stan Holt joins the crew during this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk. As the host of the very popular Saturday morning cruise-in, Tailpipes & Tacos, we get to talk with Stan about cars. Usually one of the cars he brings out such as the '58 Ford Ranchero that is the poster car for the July Edition. We also get a chance to talk about some drag racing. Stan has a wide view of automobiles, with several different makes and models in the garage. In the New Car ...

The first time we meet Ron Fernau, he was one of the star attractions of the Tailpipes & Tacos with his 1987 Armaretta. For the Tailpipes & Tacos July Edition, Ron brought out his latest - a 1972 Mustang Convertible with a great story on how Ron found it. In the feature segment, we have the Events Calendar and more Automotive Headline News. In the New Car Showroom, Michael Marrs is reviewing the new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, a full electric that has a range of over 200 miles and a lot of surpris...

Derek Garza tells himself 'Happy Birthday' every time he gets behind the wheel of his 1969 Corvette convertible - an early birthday present to himself. It is a bright white with red interior and a real convertible. With very few changes due to wear and tear, this could almost be called a true survivor. In our Feature Segment, it is the Car Clinic with Konrad DeLong and we are talking about CVTs - basically a straight drive transmission that doesn't shift any gears - there are none! We also has...

Chris Dangerfield rolled into the July Edition of Tailpipes & Tacos in a very nonchalant manner. The idea that no one would notice the super straight gloss black 1967 Chevelle that has real fatties neatly tucked under the rear quarters and an exhaust that sounds like there is plenty of power under the hood to back it up. Add in a custom red interior and it is something to behold. So we found Chris and asked him to share his story about the Blown Big Block Black 1967 Chevelle. Over in the Pre-o...

When we are setting up for our Tailpipes & Tacos LIVE show, we get to see all the great vehicles rolling in, get to hear all the great vehicles rolling in. One that immediately got our attention was a 1970 C10 pickup that has a performance stance and sounds like it can back it up 100%! Joining us on this episode is Joh Bierman, the owner of the cool C10 that is just back from the C10 Nationals, and he is going to share his story with us. In the feature, it is the New Car Showroom where Don Arm...

Tailpipes & Tacos is a Saturday morning cruise-in hosted by Lupe' Tortilla in Katy, Texas on the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting. Today, the weather is permitting! While we go live at 8aCT, cars are in the lot setting up by 7aCT on many mornings. It always a wide variety of vehicles, ranging from hot rods like the '32 Ford Coupe that showed up today to the '58 Ford Truck with a gasser front suspension setup, with plenty of late model Mustangs, Camaros, Corvettes, Viper, and the ...

With the mid-size truck segment continuing to find success, manufacturers are looking for the next great 'idea'. It looks like the Ford Motor Company steps out in the lead once again with an entry into the compact truck segment. Once upon a time there were 'mini' trucks, a small truck segment that was hugely popular with small business and young people looking for an inexpensive ride. It also gave birth to the mini truck movement of custom trucks. It all faded away at the factory level until GM...

Joining us on this episode is Alec Udell, Houston native, Clemson grad, and winning race car driver. Alec has been very productive, racing at Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio and down in Miami. There are things going on with Kelly Moss Racing, and even more at Houston MSR! Alec gives us an update on all this and more! In our feature segment it is 'This Week In Auto History' from Konrad DeLong. ----- ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time ...

It is just a matter of time before one of your vehicles needs something - something fixed, or something like the oil changed. To get that type of work done means taking the time to go to a location to get the work done. Once there, generally have to wait on it or get a ride back home or the office or where you are headed to. Within limits, why not have the the work come to you? This can be at a work location is there is a suitable place or even in the driveway. Join us as we talk with Prashant ...

What do you do when your ready for a 'different' car club? Well, for Amanda Leigh Hill Wilshusen, you pack up your Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye daily driver and you start a new car club. We talk with Amanda about the club, Houston Muscle Cars, what it is, what they do and how she is working with the other administrators for the club to make it different. Of course we do get to check out her daily driver - a Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye. If your gonn'a lead the pack, best be ready to do ju...

In this episode, we are talking with our friend Richard Tomlin, a man of many hats. Along with running Apex Auto Works in Alvin, Texas, Richard is the Regional Executive for the Houston SCCA. An organization that has become very active in area events with several every month. Today is also the annual Houston SCCA BBQ, and Richard has information on upcoming events in the area. Richard is also now involved with the Radical Cup race that will be held at the Circuit of the America's later this mo...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car talk, Don is on the road to another Gulf Coast Racing Series event. The series involves two asphalt oval tracks - the first one is Houston Motor Sports Park in Houston, and the newest addition to the series is in Mobile, Alabama. Sitting in as the show engineer is friend of the show Jeff Hietzman - long time radio guy who has helped us out more than once. During this segment, we cover a variety of topics including distracted driving - in particular texting....

Working for a good cause is always a full filling endeavor. Make it a benefit car show, and things can only get better. After months of planning, Bayway Chevrolet literally cleared the lot to make room for what may be one of the largest car shows in the area. GM Lincoln Stahl joins us to talk about the car show, how it came together, and how it is working out. Already planning for next year, be sure to join us to hear more about this great event. In our feature segment, Konrad DeLong describe...

We do get a chance to see a lot of cool cars at the car shows we attend. Many are just plain cool looking, but every once in a while, we see one that is really 'cool'. Rick Hawkins has been working on his 1967 Camaro for almost 20-years, starting with a very base level 6-cylinder model. Over the years, different motor and transmission packages working with his grandson, it has been a family project. We also get a chance to look at some of this weeks automotive news headlines. For more informa...

The family that drag races together stays together ... depending on competition class. We start with Tate Hildebrandt, a Jr Dragster driver that is competing across the state of Texas, and even on into Oklahoma. We also get a chance to talk with Tate's dad, Jason. Jason runs a 1966 Plymouth Valiant bracket car. In our feature segment, Don Armstrong has been in the New Car Showroom and found an EV! It is the Mustang Mach E, a small AWD CUV/SUV. For more information on how to get involved with...

We start this episode with the In Wheel Time crew drooling over a 'HEMI 'Cuda that rolled into the Wheelchairs for Warriors Benefit Car Show hosted by Bayway Chevrolet, Pearland, Texas. We also talk with Jess Sharpentier about his 1966 Ford Thunderbird survivor (?) with 55k miles! From there we do get a chance to actually talk with the owner about the HEMI 'Cuda to figure out what it really is. In our feature segment, Michael Marrs has been peaking into the New Car Showroom where he found the...

In Wheel Time was very honored to have the opportunity to support a charity car show on a Sunday afternoon - June 13, 2021. Bayway Chevrolet cleared their lot so the could host a benefit car show for 'Wheelchairs for Warriors' which is just like the name says - this group provides specialized wheelchairs for our Armed Service Veterans. It was a great event, a lot of entries, a silent auction, a live auction, and plenty of food trucks. Along with a dj setup to keep people entertained and inform...

In Wheel Time was very honored to have the opportunity to support a charity car show on a Sunday afternoon - June 13, 2021. Bayway Chevrolet cleared their lot so the could host a benefit car show for 'Wheelchairs for Warriors' which is just like the name says - this group provides specialized wheelchairs for our Armed Service Veterans. It was a great event, a lot of entries, a silent auction, a live auction, and plenty of food trucks. Along with a dj setup to keep people entertained and inform...

School is out, if it was ever in, so spring rolls into the summer and regular road trips are on the order for a lot of people. For a lot of us, the daily ride has been setting a lot, a whole lot, so how are the tires looking? In this episode we talk about tires - why is the born on date important and how to find it. We also discuss speed ratings and different types of tires. We also cover several stories in automotive news this week, including more investments in EV technology that may lead to...

Since the first race in 1916, teams of 'racers' have been challenging the the hill. The very first winner established a time of 20:55.600 to cover the 12.42 miles that contains 156 turns. What started as a promotion to attract tourist to the area and a new hotel in particular has turned into an annual international event. In this segment, we talk with Richard Tomlin, Houston Area SCCA Executive that is also serving to support car #888, a Viper driven by Raymund Guerro. We learn some about the ...