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NASCAR is big time oval racing with a long history and big appeal to a lot of automotive enthusiasts across the country. With TV showing the big races at the big race tracks, not a lot of people are exposed to where all this came from. There are actually smaller oval asphalt tracks across the country where racers enjoy the same type of sport at different levels, with some actually working their way up to the big time. There are even dirt tracks still operating that make it possible for almost anyone to try their hand at racing. Joining the In Wheel Time Car Talk crew on this episode, is Rodney Rodriquez - enthusiast, radio show host, podcast creator and most importantly, track announcer! With Rodney's long time experice around the sport and love of attending all types of races, he gets some unique perspective of the races, the racers, and the race tracks. In our feature segmnet, Konrad has the Car Clinic where he is offering some timpes on getting our cooling systems ready for …

Sometime it is fun to get out of the t-shirts and shorts for a little while, particularly when it is an automotive event. Coming up is the Beaumont Main Street Gala that is being put on with the help of a number of groups and this year, it will include several aspects. In addition to being centered at the Historic Jefferson Theatre in Downtown, there will be a vintage auto show with many constumed characters on hand. The Hagertys' Members Drive Club will have a member history drive around the area where the Spindletop Gusher is considered the start of the oil boom in Texas. Inside the Jefferson Theater, attendees will be able to view a silent movie with a fully restored theatre organ playing along. Along with the movie and dinner/drinks, Greg Riley will be doing a talk regarding his book on the area, and he might mention the 1931 Caddilac he will have on display. Be sure to check this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk for more information on this upcoming event. In our featur…

Each week, we try to spotlight a car club - one of the places a lot of enthusasts hang out and where a lot of people get their start enjoying automotive activies beyond daily driving. This week, we talk with Hal Sharp, from the Texas Triumph Registry, the largest club of this type in the Nation. Originally formed in 1981, the club contunes to function through hurricans and pandemics. We also learn a bit about Hals' person ride, a 1976 TR6 that has been 'modified' just a bit. In our feature segment, Konrad DeLong presents 'This Week In Auto History', a look back at significant events that helped the industry develope to where it is today. ----- ----- 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 out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, …

LBX Fly In. Of course someone had to ask, what does the LBX stand for? That is the airport designation where the event is held. So there is plenty of room for the airplanes of different sizes and type. On the inside of the airport will be a large display of model trains, there is an open car show and food trucks to go along with live music. There is a little of everything for a family day out to enjoy, particularly since spectators are free! Over in the New Car Showrrom, Don Armstrong is checking out the 2022 Toyota Camry TRD, a mid-size sedan that is available in five trim levels including the TRD. ----- ----- 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 out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wh…

Welcome to In Wheel Time Car Talk, your weekly LIVE auto talk show not LIVE streaming on iHeart Radio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, and InWheelTime.com. We do have a wide variety of guest joining us today - Herb Ross with the LBX Flyin is talking about their upcoming event that includes much more than just airplanes - Car Show, Model Train exhibits, food trucks, a hot air ballon, and a band. A great family day event, so find out more on Facebook at 'LBX Fly In'. In our Car Club spotlight is the Texas Triumph Registry, the largest Triumph club in the Nation after being started in 1981. Over on the right side of Texas, the City of Beaumont is haveing their Main Street Gala in May, Greg Riley, a friend of the show, has been working to help get period correct vehicles, while the local Hagerty Members Club is putting together a tour for members. There will also be food, music, dancing, and Greg will be presenting a history of the Spindeltop Oil Boom that changed the world. We…

It is hard to say that the world as we know it will ever be the same after COVID, but we are doing what we can. That includes getting ready for some summer travel! Time to load up the family truckster and make the great escape with the family ... somewhere. As we air this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we know that people are keeping their vehilces longer so there are more miles on the odometer. That is not a bad thing if we have done the maintenance along the way and that includes taking care of the tires. Jeff Dziekan has made a career in the tire industry and he is offering some tips about tires - what some of the differences are, how to find the right tires, and some maintenance tips as well. Be sure to join us as we get ready to hit the road for the summer. In the Car Clinic, Michael Marrs is going over the VIN - Vehicle Identification Number. It is a 17-digit code that has some intelligence about the vehicle it is on. We cover how to decifer some of that informatio…

We have been talking with Bobby Sparkman about a 3-day event coming up April 28 - May 1, 2022 that is sure to be one of a kind. We are talking about starting in Victoria, Texas, and for three days, roll across Texas with stops at some historical sites, some drag strips, some museums and it also includes a night at the drive-in. The route has been determined and cities and towns along the way are all in! Bobby joins us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk for an updates on the final plans. In our feature segment, Jeff Dziekan has been looking around the Pre-owned Showroom and he found the Mazda3 - a compact model first introduced as a 2004 model. ----- ----- 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 out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebo…

It is always fun to find an new auto museum as it is always a surprise to see what they have collected over the years. In Texarkana, which can literally be Texas or Arkansas, we found the 'Four State Auto Museum', which we learned is actually in Texarkana, Arkansas. That is ok, as Jim Christian explains, it takes a little bit from everywhere. We get to cover some of the museum, learn of Jim's personal collection, and some of the other vehicles on hand. We also learned about an upcoming event that sounds like great fun! Every five years, the museum puts together a 'Bandit Run'' - yep you guessed it. Running from Texarkana to Atlanta with plenty of TransAms showing up to participate. The 2022 evvent will be this May 22, 2022. Check it out at FourStatesAutoMuseum.org for more information. In our feature segment, Jeff Dziekan tries to fill in on 'This Week In Auto History' while Konrad DeLong is out this week. ----- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio…

In Wheel Time Car Talk is all about automotive insterests - of all kinds! We like new vehicles, particularly with the exciting technology changes, but we also go back to 'hot rods' and muscle cars. We also like race cars, so it is basically anything with wheels and a motor of some type. Heck, sometimes it don't even need wheels! Joining us in this segment of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is Ms. Hagerty, or Angelica Brothers as we like to call her. Angelica always brings new information to the program and this week, we asked her to check into the emerging EV converions world. Yes, even the famed Project X '57 Chevy has been subjected to an EV conversion. In our feature segment, the New Car Showroom opens up with the 2022 Lexus ES300h, and Don Armstrong has the story. ----- ----- 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 epis…

Friend of the show, Richard 'Buzz' Smith, was an early adoptor of the EV life style, and we say the EV lifestyle, as it is truely a life style that is 'different' than owning an ICE vehicle. Buzz has made several trips using his EVs, and he has kept us up to date on how those trips go. In the previous segment, Michael Marrs did a review of the Mustang Mach-E, and now we are going to talk with Buzz more in depth on the charging aspect. As the technology improves the EV, there are some changes required to keep it rolling. There is still not a standard on the plugs for an EV, as Buzz reports it is down to only three, and there are adapters available for some of these. Buzz has some news about new EVs coming, like the new Silverado EV. Be sure to join us to hear more from Richard ' Buzz' Smith, the EV-angelist. ----- ----- 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…

For some people, getting a new car every few years is a personal choice, or maybe a business/tax decision. For many others, the average age of a car is over ten years, and it seems to be growing even longer. With the shortage of new vehicles due to parts availability, the price of pre-owned is going way up. This is another factor leading people to keep their vehicle longer - the devil you know is better than the devil you don't know. Mike Quincy, Consumer Reports is here to talk about some recent studies they put together concerning how to keep a vehicle going for 200 - 300,000 miles. Many vehicles are designed to just that if taken care of properly In our Feature segment, Michael Marrs is reviewing the 2021 Mustang Mach-E, the fully electric product from Ford. --- ----- 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 o…

We are live from Studio A of the Smoke and Mirrors Network in Sugar Land, Texas! Thank yoiu for joining us this week as we are proud to present our guests. We first met Mike Quincy through the Texas Auto Writers Association, and have enjoyed his insites into the automotive world through Consumer Reports. This week, Mike is offering some tips on how to keep our vehicles longer, like into the 200 or 300,000 mile range. We also have Richard 'Buzz' Smith joining to see what is new in the EV world and to talk about EV charging that seems to be constantly evolving. Long time friend of the show, Angelica Brothers, Hagerty Insurance, pays us a visit so we can learn more about insureing classic vehicles. We even get into converted classic cars that are now EV. Some interesting things come out that might be of interest if you are considering a converson on your classic car or truck. Once in a while, we get a chance to tour an automotive museum, a place that is getting hard to find. Tod…

Ah, spring time when the living is easy and the teenagers start driving! Something all parents worry about is when the kids start driving. Like most parents, we try to teach the basics without imparting our own bad habits, but a professional is the way to go. Nina Saint with Safeway Driving is here with some tips, not only about teen drivers, but some of us older people might need a tune up as well. She also has some tips for dealing with elderly drivers, something many of us have had to deal with for a variety of reasons. In our New Car Showroom this episode, Don Armstrong has been checking out the 2022 Kia Sorento, a mid-size CUV that has a lot of features that might make it the value a growing family is looking for. --- ----- 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 out our…

Last year, we talk with the managment of Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas, about the future of the track. Houston Raceway Park is one of the historic NHRA venues for more than 30 years. The track is home to numourous record breaking runs making it a facility that the racers look forward to attending. For the spectators? Plenty of track side seating and a pit area large enough for walking through to see the cars and people closer than then starting line. Unfortunately, the track property was sold, making the 2022 NHRA Spring Nationals the last event. Fortunately Seth shared with us that the track would remain open until the end of 2022 for local racers and some special events that were looking for a new home. It is a crazy world. This time we asked Seth about 2023 rumors and he did confirm that arrangments have been made for the track to remain operational for one more year! Will NHRA return in 2023? Hard to say but they have not announced where the 2023 Spring Natio…

Sue Mead is a noted automotive jounalist but she is really REALLY known as one of the best female off-road drivers there is. Sue has competed in several international events across South America as well as in the Middle East when she is not roaming the off-roads of the North American Contitnet. We have known Sue for a number of years and when Sue says there is someone we should talk to, we listen! Sue introduced us to Dana and Susie Saxten, a mother and daughter that have been off-roading for a long time. However, this time, they teamed up for the inagural Rally Jameel in Saudia Arabia. This is an all female event with 33 teams from around the globe, including our guest this segment. Join us to learn more about the mother and daughter off-road race team. In our feature segment, Jeff Dziekan is sitting in for Konrad DeLong as we check out This Week In Auto History. --- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk wher…

We can honestly say that if you are into classic, hot rod, or muscle cars, a live visit to a Mecum Auction should be on your bucket list. Image, an open car show with 1,000 entries ranging from classics to modern vehicle in one place where they can be 'viewed'. You can get up close and under these vehicles making it one awesome car show, regardless of what variety is a favorite. Then when the lights fo up, the sound fills the place, and people start bidding, it is max adreneline time as vehicle quickly cross the block. Depending on how many vehicles as to how fast it moves - in Houston, the cars rolled through Thusday, Friday and Saturday. Joining us from the auction is John Kraman, one of Mecum's long time TV annoucers now working with Motor Trend TV. We get an update on the first two days and a look at the final day of the auction. In our feature segment, it is the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport in the New Car Showroom and we have the events calendar. ---- ----- In Wheel Time Ca…

Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is long time friend of the show in North Texas, George Skelton! We get a chance to talk with George before he gets his morning coffee about a package we received at the studio, and we wanted to thank George! Join us for this fun interview. In the Car Clinic, Michael Marrs is sitting in for Konrad DeLong who is out this Saturday and we are talking about some recent coolant system issues and how it was compounded by - complacency! We also have some of this weeks Automotive News Headlines on this podcast 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 episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can b…

Just like Spring time, when the weather seems to get nicer, the air a little cleaner, it is time to clean winter off the ride! Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is John Gray, long time friend of the show and owner of Gulf Coast Auto Shield. Even though John knows a whole lot of stuff about paint care and protection, John is always keeping up with what is new. In this episode, we hear about some products and washing technique that will help us stay shiney and new looking. In our feature segment, Jeff Dziekan is looking at a slick looking 2-door Pre-owned BMW M3 in the 2000 - 2006 production years. --- ----- 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 out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime…

We are live from Studio A of the Smoke and Mirrors Network in Sugar Land, Texas! Our guest include JohnGray from GulfCoastAutoShield.com with some helpful hints on how to get the winter off our rides for spring. Special surprise guest, friend of the In Wheel Time Car Talk family, George Skelton joins us to say hello and get more coffee. @mecum Is in Houston and we talk with on air man John Kraman about the first two days of action and what we might expect on Saturday afternoon. If you have never been to a Mecum Auction, it is well worth the time to seen an awesome car show along with the sights and sounds of a fast moving car auction. Houston Raceway Park has been a staple on the NHRA Pro Circuit for over 30 years, and we talk with Seth Angel about the upcoming aspects of this historic facility that is set to shut down. From Safeway Driving it is Nina Saint - getting ready for the 'spring stampede' of new drivers as well as some ideas for us 'older' drivers. We wrap the guest …

Launched just days before the iconic Ford Mustang, the Plymouth Barracuda was set to take the market ... until the Mustang. Timeing, it is all about the timing... Later the 'Cuda seemed to steal the original thunder even more, so unless an enthusiest like Brain Verdehem steps in, the Barracuda can be lost. Working with a 1966 Plymouth Baracuda Formula S that his father bought in 1972 for $400, the factory 273 still resides under the hood with a few other upgrades to keep this a very nice street car. Brian keeps in the famly and has more about this slick Barracuda. In Konrads' Car Clinic, we are talking about 'real green batteries' or what it can take to be really green. ---- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from prov…

When looking at the '80s, easy to forget that there was still a little performanc coming out of Detroit. Looking at the Rosewood colored 1987 Buick Regal, until you open the hood, you would think it is just another wanna' be muscle car. Once you open the hood and see that turbo V6, it takes on a different look. Not a 10-second street car, but something that might suprise a few Mustangs and Camros. Through the period correct interior and you have a nice throwback with only 78k mile on it. Jodie Hines drove the Buick to Tailpipes & Tacos and entered the judging. She is the proud recepiant of the 'Best Modern Classic' award. Be sure to join us in June for the next judged Tailpipes and Tacos when In Wheel Time Car Talk will be there live! In our Pre-owned Showroom, Jeff Dziekan is looking at the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage, a vehicle that you don't hear a lot about. ---- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and …

When a lot of people think about 'ol school hot rods, the '32 coupe or roadster may come to mind. For Danny Graham, it is a 1955 Chevrolet drag car that has been converted to a street car! This is not surprising since he also owns a '32 Ford and a '41 Champion Studebaker hot rod. So Danny drops in a 327, a 5-speed tranny, and a set of 411 gears for go. For the show, the car has old school real wheel wells cut and it has beensprayed a nice Forrest Green from Pontiac in 1968. To hear more about this classic hot rod and it's owner be sure to give this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk a listen, and share it with your friends! In our feature segment, Konrad DeLong as "This Week In Auto History". ---- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mob…

Every time we get to attend the Tailpipes & Tacos Saturday morning cruize, we get to see some really cool vehicles and talk to a wide variety of automotive enthusiests. Ron Rivers is one such participant with a one owner 253k mile daily driver that is 'different' - a stock looking 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. Starting under then hood, silents sits a 7L 427 that dyno says produces 516 hp. Can you say 'sleeper'? Join us to hear more about this ride... In our feature setment, Don Armstrong has the chance to share his thouthts on the 2022 Meredes-Benz AMG E 53, a luxury hot rod? ---- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, …

Any discussion regarding hot rodding almost always includes at least one of the Tri-Fives. If it is a bright red '57 Chevy, it gets everyone's attendion, thanks to Michael Brown who drove the beauty out to Tailpipes & Tacos. We also have some of this weeks Automotive News Headlines. ---- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Car Talk can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device. ----- ------ ------ Want more In Wheel Time in 'real' time? Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates! Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…