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The idea of a bunch of hot rodders getting together is nothing new. It has been going on for who knows how long - almost any town across America probably has a hang- out for Friday or Saturday night. Maybe even on a spring Sunday afternoon. According to organizer Bobby Sparkman, 'Our mission is to bring like minded car and truck enthusiast together to get their vehicles out of the garage for a multi-day event across Texas in a family friendly environment.' From this idea, the Hot Rod Tour of T...

Now in the second year, 300-automotive enthusiasts signed up to start the Hot Rod Tour of Texas in Victoria, Texas. Don Armstrong make the initial event, and this year, the rest of the crew couldn't stand not getting involved. So we met up with the tour and tagged along talking to some of the participants and the a few of the hosts. Here we are at Sampson Performance and Restoration in New Braunfels, Texas. We get a few minutes with some of the Sampson Family about the family, we check out a cl...

Now in the second year, 300-automotive enthusiasts signed up to start the Hot Rod Tour of Texas in Victoria, Texas. Don Armstrong make the initial event, and this year, the rest of the crew couldn't stand not getting involved. So we met up with the tour and tagged along talking to some of the participants and the a few of the hosts. Here we are at Sampson Performance and Restoration in New Braunfels, Texas. We get a chance to talk with Jay Redmon about his '69 Camaro. We also talk with Jonas B...

The idea of a bunch of hot rodders getting together is nothing new. It has been going on for who knows how long - almost any town across America probably has a hang- out for Friday or Saturday night. Maybe even on a spring Sunday afternoon. When we first talked with Bobby Sparkman, Victoria, Texas, we thought we were going to be talking with another cruize-in organizer, or maybe a show and shine car show. Whooops...we were wrong. According to Bobby, 'Our mission is to bring like minded car and ...

The idea of a bunch of hot rodders getting together is nothing new. It has been going on for who knows how long - almost any town across America probably has a hang- out for Friday or Saturday night. Maybe even on a spring Sunday afternoon. When we first talked with Bobby Sparkman, Victoria, Texas, we thought we were going to be talking with another cruize-in organizer, or maybe a show and shine car show. Whooops...we were wrong. According to Bobby, 'Our mission is to bring like minded car and ...

The Port Neches RiverFest is five amazing days of boat racing, carnival rides, arts & crafts, car shows, treasure hunts, boat shows and delicious food! One of the main events on Saturday, May 6, 2023, is the Classic Car Show hosted by the C-10 Truck Club and In Wheel Time Car Talk will be there LIVE! We will be under the trees in Port Neches park with the RiverFest going on around us. President of the C-10 Truck Club, Brandon Emmons is here with an update on the event with information about wh...

Just outside of Houston, sits the Lakewood Yacht Club - a very picturesque location with tall trees and water access. The club it's self is pretty cool, but once a year, they host the Keels & Wheel Concour event that makes extensive use of the setting. The entry is lined in the tall trees, and this is where visitors will find that 'wheels' portion of the event. Each and every vehicle is hand chosen for each year and situated on the grounds to facilitate a family setting that shows off the vehic...

In the movie 'Spaceballs', King Roland finally succumbs to the pressure and delivers the security code 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 to access the planets air supply. It turns out to be the same as the luggage code for President Skroob's luggage... Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is Gerald Kasulis, VP of Business & Channel Operations for NordPass. We start of talking about passwords and delve into the idea of protecting our digital information. Some of the information might be surp...

The consumer demand for new EVs is climbing according to reports, but is it really? Can producers keep up with the demand? Are the new EPA standards for ICE vehicles designed to make the production of EVs easier? Better? Chris Harto with Consumer Reports has been looking at both of these subjects and is here to talk about his findings. Join us as we discuss the findings and what some of the impacts could be. To read both reports, visit: ConsumerReports.org In our Feature Segment, Konrad DeLo...

Seems like the Mustang Club of America, which is actually a global organization has been around forever. So when did it really start? Where? and who's idea was it? Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is friend of the show and Board of Director member for the Mustang Club of America is Randy Weldon. Randy became a Board member in 2015, so he has had an opportunity to learn more about the background if the group. Join us as Randy shares where the group started and some of the adv...

Vehicle insurance is one of those things that you hate paying for and hope you never need it ... until you do need it. Then it can be your best friend...kind'a sort'a...almost maybe. Konrad shares some of his experiences in dealing with auto insurance companies, we also talk about some of the action in Hemmings Market Place, and then there is This Week In Automotive News. In the Feature segment, Konrad is talking about batteries and the some of the new developments. All this and more on In Wh...

During this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we talk about the evolution of the NASCAR body/engines since it is basically a one supplier setup for everyone. We look at the ongoing Mecum Auction and the upcoming Hot Rod Tour of Texas that we will be attending. In our Feature Segment, Konrad DeLong has the Car Clinic and is talking about 'car batteries' and how they function. All this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk. ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iH...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we get a chance to cover a lot of 'stories' - LED lights, difference in Synthetic oil and 'dino' oil, and we go into 'This Week In Auto History'. We also have Automotive News Headlines, all this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk. ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk whereever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next ...

You don't have to be a Ford Mustang owner, or even a Ford owner to have heard about the Mustang club of America. It is really an international organization that is very active. In fact, In Wheel Time Car Talk had the opportunity to work with MCA on a Houston Regional event and it was great! The cars and the people were all great! So when friend of the show, Randy Weldon, introduced us to the Director of Driving Events for the Mustang Club of America, we jumped at the chance to setup an intervie...

Apex Auto Works down in Alvin, Texas, is one of those places that can do a lot of things, and do so! Seems owner Richard Tomlin is always on the go to either race, support customer racers, and even do some race support! We catchup with Richard near Atlanta, on his way to display the Jeep project he helped build with The Gentleman Racer founder, Michael Satterfield, themed for Laura Ashley. The vehicle rolled out at SEMA 2022 and has not stopped being on the move since then. Mexico Racing, the ...

The In Wheel Time Car Talk crew gets a chance to talk about 'stuff' and it is the Cruise-In Calendar! In the New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong gets to take a look at the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades, an off-road model that makes the swamp look good! ----- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk whereever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check...

Just outside of Houston, sits a 2nd generation family preowned automobile business. It is very successful, and the four brothers work daily at making it that way. They grew up working in the business for 'dad', who taught them the work ethic to provide great customer service. That same work ethic carries over into their race team as well! In addition to a great resource for how the preowned market is doing, there is also Emmons Motorsports. Again, growing up in the auto business and having a fa...

If you have never been to a car auction, particularly any of the Mecum Auctions near you, then you have not seen one awesome car show! You don't have to be a bidder, which is an event unto it'self that deserves to be watched. But the real show may be in the 'parking area'. For Houston, this means almost 1,000 cars and trucks that you can get up and personal with. Still shouldn't touch, but there are no barricades to keep you from looking underneath, or maybe looking a little deeper into the hoo...

Don't take long, as a driver, to run across a road construction zone. Sometimes it is a slow moving paint setup or maybe some new asphalt going down, but it is construction. That means there are people there working, often without looking directly at the traffic because the have their cones, barrels, and sometimes a flagman watching over them. We often take it for granted, wondering why we have to slow down when we are in a hurry. Joining us today, with a lot of information, is Nate Smith, V.P....

Almost everywhere you go that there are car clubs, odds are that one of them is a Corvette club. San Antonio, Texas, is no different, with several Corvette Clubs to choose from. Bill Weber is a long time Corvette owner, with two in the garage! In addition to the information of the 325 member car club, they also have a big 3-day event coming up. Join us to hear more and where you can find out how to register for their event. In our Feature segment, it is Konrad's Car Clinic and we are learning...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have the opportunity to talk with Stuart Codling, automotive author located in England. Stuart has had to opportunity to investigate the background of the famed name of Lamborghini. The result is his book - 'Lamborghini 60 Years'. It is full of stories and insights, such as - the Lamborghini car names come from famous fighting bulls. We get an overview of the book, as well as some of the inspiration of what went into the book. The book can be found...

The Lone Star Street Rod Association is a hot rod association for the State of Texas, or anyone else that wants to join in on the fun. Each year, they have their state meet, with it being in Granbury, Texas, for the last few years. In 2022, we were able to join in on the fun with a remote broadcast from the event. We saw a lot of great rides in a picturesque location and met a lot of great people. One of those is Tammy Dooley, Grandbury CVB, who was one of our hosts. Very knowledgeable and per...

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a well established tourist destination. It is in the mountains, so it is scenic, it has history and it is just a fun place to go. For the Midwest Blue Oval Club, it is also a great place to hold an all Ford event. Appropriately named, Thunder on the Mountain, is an all Ford event that brings several hundred Fords onto the mountain. Join us to hear more about this great event and how to get involved. In our Feature Segment, Konrad DeLong talks about 'Rain Sensing Wi...

Can't say we have every found a car group, organization, or even a club that doesn't contribute to others. Mostly it is a charity that the club raises funds for, or maybe works with underprivileged to bring a little joy to their lives with a parade or special car show. Another group that is looking to give back to the community is God's Garage, located in Conroe, Texas. Their goal to help single moms without transportation - to work, to school, or even the grocery store. It is a great story and...