Hurricane Harvey was unlike most storms that roll onto the Texas Gulf Coast. Hurricanes are known for their wind, but in this case, it was a storm surge that reached new levels of the inland. It was reported that 38 …
Setting up a large scale car show, and we are talking large scale as in over 700,000 square feet of the NRG Center in Houston, can be a big undertaking. Along with all of the new vehicle displays, the ride-n-drive …
The ride'n drive displays have become some of the favorite things at the larger auto shows - some you can actually drive, others, it is a ride. Either way, it is an opportunity to get a hands-on look at a …
We opened our special Friday afternoon show from the 2021 Summer Houston Auto Show with our friend, RoShelle Salinas, V.P., Houston Auto Dealers Association. It has been a crazy year, and with the normal schedule, the HAS wou...
Toyota Motor Sports is involved with almost every motorsport we have heard of - and then some! We are at the NHRA Spring Nationals in Baytown, Texas, while just 3.5 hours away, is Austin, Texas. NASCAR is at Circuit of …
The pro ranks of the NHRA are very competitive, but at the same time, respectfully 'friends'. The Funny Car ranks are cars in looks only, with 10k horsepower motors that can take a driver from 0-300+ mph in less than …
On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are proud to have two of the younger members of the NHRA Top Fuel ranks - Josh Hart and Justin Ashley. Josh Hart made his Top Fuel debut at the …
In Wheel Time Car Talk continues with more from then 2021 NHRA Spring Nationals with our first guest during this episode - Mr. 'Slugger' Labbe. Slugger has been in some sort of racing effort for the last 35 years, including …
One of our favorite Top Fuel drivers, Mr. Antron Brown, joins the In Wheel Time crew at the 2021 NHRA Spring Nationals in Baytown, Texas! Antron always has a smile to share, and plenty of stories about being a professional …
We start our weeklong coverage of the 2021 NHRA Spring Nationals from Houston Raceway Park with a visit from the President of the track, Seth Angel. As the person responsible for a national event coming into Baytown, Texas, S...
For almost 80 years, the versatile Chevrolet Suburban has set the standard for full-size SUVs, even before anyone knew what a Sport Utility Vehicle was. Over the years, there have been several models that seem to have 'stuck...
There are classic muscle cars and then there are 'classic' muscle cars - like the 1967 Chevy Nova. With slick body lines from the long hood back to the sloping rear roof line leading down to the short deck, the …
Traditionally, right or wrong, hot rodding has been a man's world...oh there are plenty of girls that get involved by supporting their other half, but not so many take a straight-up active role. When they do, they stand out....
On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we get to talk with Rick Parras, the very proud owner of a 1954 Pontiac Chieftain 'survivor'. Very often, there are survivors that show up as Barn Finds, and we try …
One of the great things about getting out of Studio A to do remote shows, we get to meet some great people and see some incredible machines! We even learn something new along the way. Joining us in this episode …
When it comes to Corvettes, almost every one, automotive enthusiast or not, has a pretty good idea of their favorite model. Maybe not the details, but the look. while the C1 seems to be gaining popularity, the C2 continues ...
With the continued growth of the electric vehicle market, fueled by the noted performance that is available, for hot rodders, there is the problem of getting the right 'look'. After all, who want to see a chopped top '32 Fo...
Seems there is never enough room in the garage for all the projects, the parts for the projects, and still have room to work on the projects without moving the lawnmower or the bicycles. Well Garages of Texas may have …
One of the things the automotive world lost to the COVID pandemic were auto shows - the big car shows where we can go in and sit in the seats, get all touchy feely with the vehicles up close. The …
The Ford Transit van has become very popular for several reasons, particularly the felxibility of the design - 8 different configurations! From there, time to talk about upfitters for a particular trade or job. Raj Sarkar, j...
Great asphalt racing is alive and well in Houston, Texas, thanks to the efforts of Gina Schild Knowles! Coming from a family with a long history of asphalt racing in the Houston area, Gina has revied the sport in the …
Seems almost every day there is a news blurb about electric vehicles - new batteries, new range, new OEM making more and more. The problem is that this is not always real world. Richard 'Buzz' Smith has become a friend …
On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we have the honor of being joined at the 25th Annual Keels & Wheels Concours 'd Elegance, we are joined by our guest, Frank Capanelli. Frank is serving as a VIP …
One of the few events in the country that actually combines keels and wheels - a concours level car show that includes boats. Not just a boat show at the local civic center, but boats sitting in the water. Boats …