Houston Racer Alec Udell takes us on a tour of the Houston Karting Compex and shows us a few things in the gargage. These are not the Sears go-karts that you may have had as a kid, these things will frun 50+MPH! We get a look at a few of the karts, talk about the driving skills that can be develo…
On today's episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have noted automotive author Jack Nerad. In additon to being an automotive journalist, Jack is also a VP for North American Car and Truck of the Year awards, and he has info to share! We are also going to talk about Jack's podcast - America on the …
Konrad DeLong presents 'This Week In Automotive History' our popular look back at the development of the industry that makes us hot rodders who we are.
It is Test Drive Tuesday - In our New Car Showroom, Don Armstrong has been going over the 2021 Cadillac XT6, a luxury SUV that will not shrik the work. ------ ------ ------ In Wheel Time Car Talk audio podcast can be heard each weekday on most providers: Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Am…
Coming from the local area, Houston racer, Alec Udell has been working the road course race circuits for a few years as he continues to hone his skills, reputation, and bankability. How did Alec get his start? How does he keep his skills sharp during the off-season? What about getting even bet…
Starting off the week with the Woodland's Car Club, a very active club that actually has an event the day following this interview. We talk with Dana Prithcard, owner of The Woodlands Performance and Suspension about the club and the event. In our features, we get to see some video about what the…
The entire In Wheel Time Crew - Don Armstrong, Michael Marrs, Konrad DeLong, Jeff Dziekan, David Ainslie - want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Starting the New Year off, we do a quick look back at 2020, but not long! Then we go head-first into the New Year by opening up the New Car Showroom w…
Today, we are talking with the Woodlands Car Club - who they are, what they do, and a charity car show they are having 01/03/2021. We are also going to be spending a log of time with Alex Udel, as we get to see some of the vehicles at Karts & Cars - Ford vs. Chevy. Then we get a look in the garag…
Today, we are talking with Jackie Hanson about the Lone Star Street Rod Association. This group was founded in 1974 to help support street rodders in the State of Texas. In addition to supporting members, there is a momthly newsletter, and a yearly event that draws street rodders from across th…
In this episode of In Wheel Time, the crew is discussing a story about 'Six Odd Things That You Should Keep in Your Tool Box'. In the New Car Show Room, Don Armstrong is checking out the 2021 Ford Mustang Convtible with the new EcoBoost 4. ----- ----- ----- In Wheel Time is a live broadcast eve…
We continue our discussion on the Lone Star Throwdown with the second half of the materminds behind this great event - Todd Hendrix. We get his take on the previous ten years and we learn a bit about what is in Todd's garage. We have more 'Automotive News Headlines' to round out the episode. ---…
Time flies when you are having fun! And the Lone Star Throwdown (LST) is flying pretty high as they are looking to their 10yr anniversay. Lonnie Ford and Todd Hendrix are the masterminds for the event, as well as Garage Gear Clothing. Since the live broadcast, they have announced that this year,…
The Houston region of the SCCA has been 'quietly making noise' in 2020, and Regional Executive Richard Tomlin of Apex Auto Works fame has been making it happen. Outdoors, in you own car, with a little attention to the local COVID requirements and things can really happen. In fact, it appears that…
Tis the season to be jolly! This might just include a trip out to Houston Mortor Sports Resort for a Saturday afternoon on the track. It is an 'open event' for members of variour raceing associaitons, which provides some unique opportunities to race a different group. James Rogerson has the deta…
Simulcasting to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and InWheelTime.com, it is another LIVE episode of In Wheel Time! This week, we have James Rogerson with the Winter Enduro Event out at Motor Sport Resort near Houston - and event to let racers get a little track time after the Christmas Holiday. Houston …
We seem to be fascinated with the Mitsubishi Delica build that is going on in Oregon. The vehicle is very unique in that it is not sold in America - it has to be imported under some strict regulations. It is right hand drive with a manual gear box that makes us want to try shifting wrong handed…
Joining the In Wheel Time crew today, we have John Carnahan from the Spindletop Rods ... one of the oldest, continous running car clubs in Texas. Each year, the club has a rod run working with the City of Nederland, as one of their fund raisers. The city blocks off the main street in downtown so …
Today we get a look at the next gen of hot rodder. What are the younger generation, or two, looking at for modding their vehicles. We get a walkaround of an '03 G35 as an example of one upcoming hot rodder. In the Car Clinic, ASE Master Tech Konrad Delong fills us in on how oil breaks down so th…
Joining us in this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have Joseph Pledger with the Houston Car Meets and Cruises. Anyone looking for events in the Houston/SE Texas area, this is the place to go. We talk with Joseph about his website and what it takes to put it all together. Today, we open the…
Today on In Wheel Time, we are celebrating two birthdays - our host Don Armstrong, and co-host Konrad DeLong share the same birthday. Friend of the program, George Skelton who is also a longtime friend of Don's sneaks onto the program. George has plenty of stories and is always sending some of hi…
During this episode of In Wheel Time, we were scheduled to be out at Tailpipes & Tacos, weather permitting, which it didn't. So we are back in Studio A, Houston, Texas, with our program. In our New Car Showroom today, we have the new Ford F-350 Super Duty diesel. This is a big truck for a big …
Joining us today, we have some surprise guests! Dropping in to help celebrate Don and Konrad's birthday today, George Skelton is with us. Later in the program, our engineer David Ainsly shows up for another surprise Happy Birthday! Our scheduled guest include Joseph Pledger with Houston Car Meet…
Sometime back, we were introduced to Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal, from Oregon. Their story is 'interesting' to say the least with some very unique vehicles. Vehicles that most of us have not seen nor maybe even heard of - Mitsubishi Delica. Since they are not sold here, they are one of those t…
The team at Texas Truck Works has a reputaton for building some really cool stuff! They are best known for their work with the Jeep crowd, having some vehicles shipped from across the country to get the TTW treatment. Larry Baldwind walks us through the TTW Store with some great ideas for Chrism…