{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"A Live Road Update From The Hot Rod Tour Of Texas","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/a-live-road-update-from-the-hot-rod-tour-of-texas","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/19080448-a-live-road-update-from-the-hot-rod-tour-of-texas.mp3","description":"A 300-car convoy is a moving story, and we catch it while it’s happening. We get Sabre Sparkman and Bobby on the phone as they roll into Blanco, Texas, sharing a real-time update from the Hot Rod Tour of Texas, including the Victoria kickoff night, the symphony at Town Square, and what it takes to get hundreds of cars and 600 plus participants fed, fueled, and back on the road without chaos.We dig into what makes this tour work: all-new routes through the Texas Hill Country, smart lunch stops like 40 Darks Garage, and the little upgrades that separate a good car event from a great one. You’ll hear how the garage crawl keeps growing, why the kickoff party stays open to the public, and the best part of the whole thing, the community vibe where strangers become instant problem-solvers when a car needs help. Want to follow along from home? They point you to the Hot Rod Tour of Texas Facebook page for live posts, drone clips, and even helicopter footage.Then we shift into Jeff’s Motor Minute for a fun detour into NASCAR driver real estate, from pirate-themed escapes to trophy-room estates. Finally, Don reviews the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, covering styling, dual screens, power and range, pricing, and two big talking points: there’s no start button, and GM drops Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of an in-house system.Subscribe for more honest car reviews and real car stories, share this with a friend who lives for road trips, and leave a rating or review so more drivers can find us. What’s your non-negotiable on a new car: CarPlay, range, or price?Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":10.6,"endTime":16.6,"type":"concept","title":"Hot Rod Tour of Texas","url":"/glossary/hot-rod-tour-of-texas","quote":"Just ahead, Sabra Sparkman from the Hot Rod Tour of Texas, and they are on the road. 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So once the “slots” are filled, you can’t just show up—you need a ticket or reservation."}},{"startTime":716.6,"endTime":722.6,"type":"topic","title":"helicopter following us all the way to Fredericksburg","url":"/glossary/helicopter-following-us-all-the-way-to-fredericksburg","quote":"Whenweleavethethelunchstop,we'vegotahelicopterfollowingusallthewaytoFredericksburg.\nYou'regonnadoabunchofvideofootageforusbyhelicopter.\nWell,I'mgladit'ssomebodyelseandnotme.","canonicalId":"topic:helicopter-following-us-all-the-way-to-fredericksburg","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This describes a logistical/production choice for the Hot Rod Tour of Texas: using a helicopter to capture video footage while the group drives to Fredericksburg. 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