In Wheel Time Rocks and Rolls into Summer With HOT Show This Morning
When it comes to cars, trucks and SUV’s, In Wheel Time has you covered with an informative radio show that will fill-up a few brain cells while putting a smile on your face.
It’s June 1st and time to start thinking summer road trips. In the market for something new? We have reviews of the Kia Optima and the VW Tiguan. Perhaps you’re looking for a true American hot rod. Don will review the 470 horsepower Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, a road rocket that will have the kids (and you) squealing with delight.
Our in-studio guest today is Jeff Dzieken with American Tire. Jeff has the information you need to make an informed decision about what tires to buy for your vehicle, whether it’s performance, all-season type, truck & SUV or off-road.
We’ll also talk LIVE with the Jeep Wrangler Brand Manager in Detroit about the hot selling “original” SUV. And General Motors Craig Eppling will call-in with news about the all-new Chevrolet Impala. “Fly Me to The Moon!”
We love lists and this week well tell you about the 13 truly made-in-America cars, auto brands that are predicted to disappear this year and the top 5 cheapest cars to maintain. This ought to be fun…
Join us this morning 9 AM to Noon on Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 am, you’ll be glad you did.
6-1-13
Today’s Show and Oil Field Helping Hands Car Show
Today’s In Wheel Time will include live reports from the Oil Field Helping Hands Car Show. This big cruise-in will benefit the men & women of the oil patch that have hit hard times through no fault of their own. Our Mike Marrs will be reporting from the show.
Some of the finest hot rods, street cars, retro rods and show cars will be on display in Minute Maid Park parking lots B & C and everyone is invited free of charge. $10 dollar a plate B-B-Q will be cooked on-site and you can enjoy live entertainment featuring several bands. The NHRA’s latest Pro Stock event winner, Erica Enders, will be on hand to sign autographs and talk to In Wheel Time listeners and Don & Mike will be there too, right after today’s radio show.
Speaking of In Wheel Time, today’s 3-hour broadcast will include reviews of the 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid, Hyundai Sante Fe Sport and the GMC Acadia Denali. Officer John Sampa with the Texas Department of Public Safety will be in the studio to answer questions about new laws for 2013 and any questions you may have too.
The head of Jeep Brand will give us the status of his company and where it’s going and Mike Herzing will talk maintenance and repair.
Join us, this morning 9 AM to Noon on Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 AM.
Todays Show – February 23rd – Parade of Cars on Today’s In Wheel Time
In Wheel Time salutes the 2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with a show that is geared to all the cowpokes in town.
Most of the area dealerships tout some sort of rodeo sale, so we decided to ask internet expert Jim Flint to stop by and give us the inside scoop on how auto eMarketing really works.
Hyundai sold its very first Veloster Re:Mix model right here in Houston and we tracked down the buyer, Brittany Carmona, who’ll share with us her car buying experience.
As always, we’ve got plenty of new car reviews for you including the VW Beetle Convertible, Toyota Rav4, Dodge Durango and the Lexus RX350, with its new spindle grille.
Spring Break is just a few weeks away and American Dream Vacations Bart Bonham reports on the RV of the week that you can rent on the cheap.
Troy Dixon from Houston Performance Driving will be in and Niftee 50ee’s Randy Shannon brings DB MotorSports Denny Burton to the studio to talk about the cost of sportsman racing – that you afford.
In Wheel Time is the name of the radio show and it can be heard LIVE on Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 AM from 9 AM to Noon today. You can also catch our audio and video stream on www.InWheelTime.com.
Join us or you’ll be disqualified after 8 seconds.
Seating is Limited
The In Wheel Time studio will be standing room only this morning as we welcome Mac Delaup, Past President of the Houston Automobile Dealers Association and President of John Eagle Honda. HPD’s Troy Dixon holds a chair for his guest, racer Peter Blach from TX2K13, our own Mike “out of this world” Marrs, President of the Texas Auto Writers Association, makes a rare trip to Houston to review his truck of the week and Niftee 50ee’s Randy Shannon brings John Hunt with Bob’s Auto Express to talk about fabrication.
There’s a big swap meet taking place today at Houston Motorsports Park so will talk to John Mandabach about that as well as the upcoming circle track season.
As always, we have new car reviews including the all-new Toyota Avalon, Ford Flex and Honda Accord. And we’ll review the Chicago Auto Show as well as bring you the news from the auto industry.
It’s a full house and full show this morning 9 AM to Noon onYahoo! Sports Radio 1560 AM or hear streaming audio and watch streaming video on www.InWheelTime.com.
Football Fans Love Cars A different pregame show – In Wheel Time
The In Wheel Time Radio program is the alternative to those boring football pregame shows. We like football, and especially the Texans, as much as anybody else, but haven’t you heard enough of the same thing week after week? It’s time to give your mind a break and think “cars.”
On todays In wheel Time we’ll review the Audi S4, SRT8 Dodge Charger, SRT8 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the top-selling Ford F-150 pickup. Plus, we’ll interview some local dealers to find out what options Houstonian’s are choosing on theirs.
This week’s special in-studio guest is Mr. Sticker’s Tom Chorba. You’ll want to learn what laws have changed or been added that could affect your car passing state inspection.
Platinum Motorcars Benny Black has his top 5 luxury cars of 2013 and a new club that will guarantee your time behind the wheel of an exotic or luxury car 6 days a month.
Lonestar Motorsports Park is the west side’s destination for racing and Houston Performance Driving’s Troy Dixon will talk with General Manager Bob Key to get details on the upcoming 2013 season.
Did you see an RV at the Boat Show that you like? American Dream Vacations’ Bart Bonham will share his pick for RV of the week and tell you how to make your new purchase a money maker.
Transmission trouble? Looking for the “right” transmission for your project car? In the 11 o’clock hour Niftee 50ee’s Randy Shannon brings guests from Circle D transmissions to the studio that will have the answers to all your questions about gear boxes, manual or automatic.
We invite you to join us before you break out the beer and brats. Who knows, you might learn something other than the same ol’ dribble about football! In Wheel Time broadcasts on Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 AM and can be found streaming audio and video at www.InWheelTime.com 9 AM to Noon TODAY!
It’s all about cars, trucks…and rain
In Wheel Time presents a rain-soaked Saturday show that will bring New Year week to a close and get you ready for a return to work on Monday; here’s what we have on tap this morning:
Our special in-studio guest, Greg Enders, father of NHRA Pro Stock driver and the first female to win in the category, Erica Enders- Stevens, will talk about his drag racing past, how his daughters became interested in the sport. We’ll discuss the incredible success of the Disney movie “Right On Track,” what the future of drag racing holds for today’s generation and his prediction for the upcoming 2013 season.
The two Mike’s and Don will have reviews of the Chevrolet Corvette GS and Silverado and the GMC Terrain and will talk to a local dealer about what’s on the lot, what your neighbors are buying and incentives.
In the third hour, Niftee 50ee’s Randy Shannon brings 360 Motorsports Jason Trotter to the studio and we’ll get into retro rods, hot rods, rat rods and other things that will shoot your eye out if you look too hard.
When is it? Glad you asked. This morning from 9 AM to Noon. Where can you hear it? Streaming on line via www.InWheelTime.com. You say you want to see it too. Okay, that too is at www.InWheelTime.com. Oh, you have an AM radio? Tune it to Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 AM. We know you like POWER and 1560 has plenty of it, 50,000 watts of pure, unadulterated automotive magic. You could probably hear us on the moon!
Good Bye 2012
Can you believe? We made is past 12-21-12 and looks like we’re actually going to see 2013 – at least that’s the hope for all of our In Wheel Time followers.
Even though 2/3rds of tomorrow show will be preempted for a Rice Football bowl game, your In Wheel Time hosts, Don Armstrong and Mike Herzing, will be broadcasting live from the Yahoo! Sports Radio studios from 9 AM to 10 AM. We’d like to think of it as our New Year diet that won’t last – we’ll be back with a three hour show on January 5th.
We have reviews of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt and Chrysler Town & Country along with input from a couple of dealers on what options buyers of those vehicles are getting on theirs, what’s in stock and what kind of deals you can get
We’ve put together a list of automotive winners and losers from the past year and we’ll predict what 2013 holds in store.
Randy and Troy have the weekend off, since it’s such a short show, but American Dream Vacation’s Bart Bonham will have his RV of the week. It’s also that time of the year to start planning next year’s vacations and Bart will offer some great ideas.
It’s short and plump – In Wheel Time… that is. Our abbreviated show is only one hour long tomorrow, but oh so good! Join us 9 AM to 10 AM on Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 AM and streaming on www.InWheelTime.
We’re back to three hours on January 5th 2013.
T’ was the Saturday before Christmas and In Wheel Time brings you automotive cheer
Your In Wheel Time dynamic duo, Don Armstrong and Mike Herzing, have special presents under the tree for all the good boys and girls who listen to our radio show tomorrow, including reviews of the Chevy Sonic RS, Subaru Impreza and the all-new Ford Explorer Sport. We’ll also speak to some local dealers about incentives and end-of-the-world (year) deals.
Heading to Aunt Mary’s house for the holidays? Our in-studio guest, Jeff Dziekan from American Tire Distributors, will give you tips on purchasing your next set of tires, what to look for, pricing differences, winter tires and a whole lot more.
Don brings a huge stack of stories making automotive news this week including recalls and some surprising stats on crash test results, among others.
Houston Performance Driving’s Troy Dixon has been given the assignment of finding sportsman race cars for sale in the Houston area under $25,000. Now here’s a unique gift idea for any boy or girl!
This is the time of year some folks look forward to getting away from the big city and celebrating Christmas and New Years around a camp fire. American Dream Vacations Bart Bonham has our RV of the week.
No, we haven’t forgotten Niftee 50ee’s Randy Shannon. He’s bringing in-studio guests from the Falcon Club of Houston. Yep, they actually have a club for owners of the these classics. Did you know that the original 64 ½ Mustang was built on the Falcon Chassis?
Tomorrow’s 3-hour show is your Christmas present just waiting to be opened, 9 AM to Noon on Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 AM. You can also listen – AND WATCH – streaming on www.InWheelTime.com. You don’t want Santa to put a lump of coal in your stocking, so tune in!
Autorama Ticket Giveaway highlights Saturday’s In Wheel Time radio show
The 53rd Autorama opened Friday at the George R. Brown Convention Center and In Wheel Time will be giving away six 4-packs of tickets every half-hour during Saturday’s show. Winning couldn’t be easier, all you have to do is listen for your cue to call. Tune in anytime between 9 AM and Noon tomorrow.Autorama open tomorrow – Listen to In Wheel Time Saturday morning for free tickets!
HOUSTON Nov. 20, 2012 A collection of feature cars will add some high octane spice to the 53rd Annual O Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama in Houston over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Three generations of the iconic Batmobile, along with a collection of exotics, custom rods competitions, unique exhibits and celebrities will take the George R. Brown Convention Center by storm from Friday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 25. One of the largest and longest running auto shows in the U.S., the Houston AutoRama also includes the Kruse Collector Car Auction, live music and celebrity autograph sessions.
The Houston AutoRama combines high profile national feature cars with some of the best custom vehicles from the region, said Peter A. Toundas, CEO of Championship Auto Show. This year, we arranged for a display of the iconic Batmobiles, as well as some of the most impressive cars in our history. This amazing show will be the perfect complement for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
One of the most popular attractions this year will be the Tribute to the Batmobile display with three generations of the iconic vehicles. The collection ranges from 1966 version piloted by Adam West and Burt Ward in the TV series to one seen in the Batman 1989 film and the formidable Tumbler model that appeared in Christopher Nolan s Batman Begins.
Traditionalists will flock to the AutoRama 1960 Ol Skook Rodz display. The Outkasts Car Club has arranged a fantastic exhibit of feature custom cars and bikes, as well hot rod culture. Other features will include the Street Truck Magazine Shootout, exhibiting late model, classic, lifted and mini trucks. This year will even include an outdoor AutoRama during Friday and Saturday with over 200 custom cars on the Avenue de Las Americas while the celebrated monster truck Bigfoot will crush cars all weekend long.
For those interested in the process behind these cars, we re duplicating Gene Winfield s All American Chop Shop right inside of the show, added Toundas. The legendary customizer will chop tops, bend metal and work his magic during live demonstrations so the public can see how rolling works of art are made.
After viewing this year s featured lineup, guests can check out special exhibits including the three days of Bigfoot Monster Truck Car Crushing demonstrations, car hopping competitions, the sport bike action thrill show and RC Drag Racing.
For those who want to add a show quality ride to their garage, the Kruse Classics Collector Car Auctions will be held on Saturday, added Toundas. Or they can buy one of the vehicles at the Car Corral, as well as locate the parts they need at the indoor automotive swap meet.
About the O Reilly AutoRama in Houston
The 53rd Annual O Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama in Houston is sponsored by O Reilly Auto Parts and is part of the Summit Racing Show Car Series. Event hours are Friday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Discount tickets are available at Houston-area O Reilly Auto Parts stores; regular admission tickets may be purchased at the George R. Brown Convention Center with children five years old and under admitted for free. Additional information about the show is available at http://www.autorama.com/casi/show/spectator/houston.php.
In Wheel Time gets you ready for Thanksgiving week travel
Getting ready to head to Aunt Mary’s this week for Thanksgiving dinner and football? Don’t forget your transportation! Whether it’s getting what you have checked out, repairing the stuff you’ve put off, buying new tires or, perhaps, trading in old for new, In Wheel Time is your one source for all-things automotive.
President-elect of the Texas Auto Writers Association, Mike “out of this world” Marrs reviews the all-new Chevy Sonic, while host Don Armstrong brags about his week with the last of the C 6 Corvettes, the Grand Sport. Plus, we’ll check in with GM’s Craig Eppling and Forbes Durden from Parkway Chevrolet to get an insiders take on both cars, availability and what your neighbors are buying. Co-host Mike Herzing has stories to tell about his week with the Mitsubishi Outlander. This ought to be good.
Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday party season and what would be better than arriving in an exotic ride. Platinum Motor Cars Benny Black will join us to tell you about his line-up of Maserati’s, Ferrari’s and Rolls Royce’s that you can rent right hear in Houston.
Falling asleep behind the wheel is a concern for all of us and we’ll have special guests from All-Trans Medical Solutions in the studio to talk about DOT approved testing that doesn’t cost and arm and a leg.
The holidays are all about family, but have you ever thought about a camping get-together? Bart Bonham with American Dream Vacations has suggestions about a different kind of Thanksgiving gathering.
Street performance and racing are always top of mind with our Troy Dixon and he’ll be in-studio to answer your questions on how to hop up and personalize your everyday driver.
Houston’s 53rd annual Autorama opens next Friday at the George R. Brown downtown and our Niftee 50ee’s Randy Shannon get’s us up to date on his participation in the all-new cruise-in that will take place out front. Yep, am outdoor prelude to the giant indoor event that has become a Houston tradition.
In Wheel Time is live 9 AM to Noon this morning on Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 AM and streaming on www.InWheelTime.com. Tune in, we think you’ll gobble it up.
Performance and Luxury reviews on Today’s In Wheel Time
Dodge Challenger RT, Cadillac SRX, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Mitsubishi Galant are all on today’s review agenda on the November 10th, 2012 edition of In Wheel Time.
If you haven’t tuned in lately, why not give us a listen this morning? Our format has changed so you can now get an in-depth look at the latest offerings from the world’s automotive industry. No other radio car show offers you this kind of analysis in a fun and engaging kind of way.
We’ll also have DPS officer John Sampa in the studio to explain all of the new laws that affect all of us. You’ll be saying, “I didn’t know that,” right along with us!
Houston Performance Driving’s Troy Dixon has news about tomorrow’s jaunt to Galveston, wanna go with us? Come on! I’ll be driving the 2013 Corvette GS, what are you bringing?
Our friend and co-conspirator Bart Bonham with American Dream Vacations has his RV of the week. What is it? Heck, we never know until he tells us on the air…always a surprise.
Knuckle head Randy Shannon from the Niftee 50ee’s get his hour of fun this week with the Houston Chevelle Club and of course a preview of the upcoming annual Autorama at the George R. Brown.
We’ve bought the turkey and are getting ready to eat, just like you. The only difference is that ours has four wheels and is still in the frozen state.
Don’t be a turkey…listen this morning 9 AM to Noon on Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 AM, or, if you want to watch the shenanigans in the studio, get on your computer and type in the browser, www.InWheelTime.com. Click on “Watch live” and boom, there we are
Texas Auto Writers Name Winners in Annual Hill Country Event
Houston’s only LIVE source for everything automotive, In Wheel Time, will bring you all of the results from the Texas Truck Rodeo, held last weekend at the Kinnebe Ranch, just north of San Antonio, Texas.
Contributing to the In Wheel Time analysis will be the President-elect of the Texas Auto Writers Association, Mike Marrs, along with the outgoing President, Mike Herzing. Host and Presidential Debate Moderator, Don Armstrong will butt in, ask irrelevant questions and make a total ass of himself in front of a national audience – just like the other loser news anchors did is recent political debates – except this will be about trucks and SUV’s.
Making guest appearances on the show will be Jim Morrison, Director of the Jeep Brand and Bob Hegbloom, Director of the Ram Brand. You’ll hear straight from the horses’ mouths how the teams at both companies continue to battle – and win – award after award for each of their respective models.
We’ll also discuss the other categories of vehicles that garnered other prestigious awards, and give you specific voting number for each. If you’re in the market for a truck, SUV or crossover, this in the one show you do not want to miss.
We’ll also talk about the 2014 Corvette along with Chevy and GMC truck debuts just in time for Christmas.
The last oval-track race of the season hits the gas at Houston Motorsports Park Saturday night and VP & GM John Mandabach gives us a preview. Speaking of fast, Houston Performance Driving’s Troy Dixon brings Jerry Johnson from H-Town Camaro Club to talk muscle.
Looking for a little road trip fun, but don’t have an RV? Bart Bonham will have his RV of the week to talk about too.
Halloween is next Wednesday, but the ghosts and goblins will be roaming around the Niftee 50ee’s cruise in Saturday evening and our Randy Shannon will give us the details of this “Spook-tacular” event.
It’s all on tomorrow’s In Wheel Time radio show, 9 AM to 11:30 AM* on Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 AM.
*Rice Football will preempt the last 30 minutes of this week’s show.
Saturday October 13, 2012
In Wheel Time Brings a Motoring Mashup to the Air This Saturday
What exactly IS a mashup? Think of it as Julia Child’s greatest pot of mashed potatoes ever cooked, with “special” secret ingredients that only those who listen will be able to recreate in their own kitchens (garages).
New vehicle reviews will be the main ingredient in the first two hours beginning at 9:00 AM. Mike Herzing just returned from a Buick love-fest with the Verano and Mike “out-of-this-world” Marrs will report on the Ford Flex. Herzing will also give you his take on the Acura RDX and I’ll have a report on the 2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch.
Each of those reports will be accompanied by interviews with their respective manufacturers and a local dealer, so you’ll hear a true, complete report on each one including what options your neighbors are buying.
The second to the last oval track race of the season will be a big one at Houston Motorsports Park Saturday night. Vice President and General Manager John Mandabach will join us to tell you what will make this a history making event.
Speaking of racing, our own Troy Dixon with Houston Performance Driving will get us up to date on a huge out of town event he’s attending.
Toyota announced one of the biggest recalls in history involving interior fires emanating from the driver’s door panel! 7.4 million vehicles are affected, is yours on the list? We’ve got the details.
American Dream Vacations Bart Bonham will give us details of the RV of the week, with a twist. He’s says he’s in Las Vegas for some meeting, but we know better.
Ever thought about owning a super cool car or truck that everyone envy’s? Here’s your chance to find out who has ‘em, what’s for sale and how much they cost as Niftee 50ee’s Randy Shannon takes over for an hour of classic and retro-rod talk with Space City Cruiser’s Bob Wright beginning at 11 AM.
Join the gang of In Wheel Time Saturday 9 AM to Noon on Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 am or catch our live audio and video stream via www.InWheelTime.com, it’ll be a real mashup! – Don
10-12-12
The Cold Front Show
In celebration of our first real cold front of the season, scheduled to arrive later today, In Wheel Time brings lots of guests to your radio to help keep you warm.
If you like the Chevrolet brand, this is your day. We’ll have reviews of the Chevy Cruze Eco, Silverado 1500 and Traverse. If you are a Ford fan, we’ve got the hot rodder’s ultimate, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500.
Khumo tire boss Rick Brennan will call in with news about a driving program his company is bringing to town. NHRA Drag Racing fans will want to hear current Pro Stock points leader and pilot of the Mopar Avenger, Allen Johnson, will give us his take on who’s going to win this years’ championship. As of last night he’s qualified 2nd for this weekend’s race in Pennsylvania.
Our fist hour, 9 am to 10 am, focuses of cars. Hour number two is all about trucks and SUV’s and in the 11 am hour, Niftee 50ee’s Randy Shannon brings his knowledge and guests to talk about hot rods, classics, retro-rods and other motoring mayhem.
It’s a great lineup of guests, manufacturers and light-hearted fun to get your Saturday off to a great start.
While you’re digging out the cardigans, give us a try, Yahoo! Sports Radio 1560 am and streaming on www.InWheelTime.com 9 AM to Noon today. – Don
10-6-12
