Episodes

It is indeed, a changing world we live in! For the first time, the Houston Auto Show is now working with the Houston Boat Show! Joining us on this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is RoShelle Salinas with the Houston Auto Dealers Association with more information about this event. First up, it means for Houston that this year, both shows will be at the NRG Center and a single ticket will get visitors in. Along with 30 brands on display, there will be the highly popular Camp Jeep and th...

We do like to talk a lot about drag racing, but we also love some oval racing, whether it is on the dirt or asphalt. Racing is Racing. Joining us in this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is Rodney Rodriquez from the Revved Up Sports Show where they cover a variety of oval racing venues and different levels of racing. Not only is Rodney an ardent oval racing fan, but he is a sought after track announcer at racing venues! Be sure to check it out as Rodney always has some great stories. ----...

We get a chance to talk with Richard Tomlin of Apex Auto Works on a pretty regular basis. Not only is Richard working really hard in the shop, but he is also the Houston Regional Executive for the Sports Car Club of America, SCCA for short. This week Richard has updates on events that have been going on, as well as things to come at a variety of locations, includeing MSR. While letting us know about some of the events, we spied a few things in the shop....unusal to see a muscle car, but the '6...

As we have often discussed, our automobile purchases are often our second largest investment. If we are fortunate enough to get our hands on the car of our dreams, whether a classic, luxury or ultra sports car, we want to take care of it. One of the largest areas that can be damaged by the sun, weather, or even road grime is the paint. So how can we protect that paint? John Gray from Gulf Coast Auto Shield joins us with some ideas on how to take care of vehicles, and we get a quick tour of wh...

In Wheel Time Car Talk is celebrating 10-years of automotive talk, and one of our original supporters is Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep North America. Jim has been a friend of the show since the beginning and is always fun to talk with. In this segment, Jim has some insight into the brand, the Jeep lifestyle and a few hints about what is coming up for the brand. In our feature segment, ---- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and che...

Unfortiunately, it was announced late 2021 that the Houston Raceway Park would be closing after the 2022 NHRA Spring Nationals, a key highlight event of NHRA. The combination of an excellant facility, 'management and weather has made the Houston track known as a record setting facilty. Things being what they are, the land the track sits on changed hands and is bound for a different use. The good news here is that the plans for the change has been delayed so instead of the 2022 NHRA Spring Nati...

Friend of the show, Richard 'Buzz' Smith is a real world EV enthusiast who not only talks the talk, but walks the walk. Buzz joins us with some updates on develpments as well as some thoughts on what we might see in the upcoming year. Ford F150 EV, Rivian opens second production plant and more! Buzz will also be at the upcoming Houston Auto Show during the end of January, where he will be answering questions and helping people learn about EVs. In Wheel Time Car Talk will be at the show as wel...

The Daka Rally is a desert race currently being held in the sands of Saudi Arabia. It is truely an international event that brings people together with one commonality - being an automotive enthusiast! The massive compound of participants and support teams can be seen in different cultural dress, different customs, but they are all tolent of each other in the pursiut of automoite endeavors. We are fortunate to have one of the U.S. teams join us - Sue Mead is with Team Owner/Driver Amy Lerner a...