Entertaining Car Talk!

Season 2021

June 2, 2021

Looking for a 'better way' to protect your vehicle next time it 'floo…

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 …

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June 1, 2021

Think there are only new cars and trucks are the Houston Auto Show? …

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 …

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May 31, 2021

Camp Jeep - in the indoor ride experience for Jeep vehicles is at the…

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 …

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May 30, 2021

RoShelle Salinas kicks off the 2021 Summer Houston Auto Show!

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...

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May 28, 2021

Paul Doleshal, Head of Toyota Motor Sports North America, at the 2021…

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 …

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May 28, 2021

NHRA Funny Car Driver Alexis DeJoria visits with IWT and then JR Todd…

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 …

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May 26, 2021

Young Guns of NHRA - Top Fuel drivers Josh Hart and Justin Ashley!

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 …

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May 25, 2021

NHRA President Glen Cromwell and then Slugger Labbe with TRD are on I…

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 …

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May 24, 2021

From the Spring Nationals, it is professional NHRA Top Fuel Driver, A…

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 …

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May 23, 2021

Kick'n off the 2021 NHRA Spring Nationals with Seth Angel, President…

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...

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May 21, 2021

Classic '72 Suburban with a modern style rolls into Tailpipes & Tacos…

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...

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May 20, 2021

Classic '67 Chevy Nova - blown! In 'The New Car Showroom' it is the …

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 …

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May 19, 2021

It's a Camaro Girl and we have the Car Clinic in this episode of In W…

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....

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May 18, 2021

'54 Pontiac Chieftain survivor! and 'This Week In Auto History' in th…

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 …

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May 17, 2021

We are talk'n a 1987 Armaretta - a complete factory build with unique…

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 …

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May 16, 2021

Bob Watson shares his '66 Corvette Drop Top with In Wheel Time at Tai…

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 ...

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May 14, 2021

Webb Motorworks is working on the 'Cyber Beast' - an EV setup for hot…

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...

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May 13, 2021

Looking for some room to expand your car hobby? Garages of Texas may…

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 …

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May 13, 2021

It's back! The Houston Auto Show is doing a special Summer Show and R…

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 …

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May 11, 2021

The Ford Motor Company steps a 'lil further into the EV world with th…

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...

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May 10, 2021

Gulf Coast Racing Series is burning up the track! Gina Schild Knowles…

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 …

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May 9, 2021

EVs are a hot topic, and Richard 'Buzz' Smith, the EVangelist is here…

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 …

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May 7, 2021

Guest Frank Capanelli, VIP Guest Judge looking at the Italian brands …

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 …

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May 6, 2021

Time for the Keels in Keels & Wheels with Paul Merryman, co-founder o…

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 …

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