{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Where Do Car Culture And Car Money Meet","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/where-do-car-culture-and-car-money-meet","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/18934881-where-do-car-culture-and-car-money-meet.mp3","description":"Seven big events can shape your whole driving year if you know what you’re looking for. We lay out a coast-to-coast hot rod and classic car travel plan, starting with the Goodguys Del Mar Nationals and the Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run, then moving into the Hot Rod Tour of Texas, the massive Hot Rod Power Tour, the Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals in Ohio, the NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, and the bucket-list Woodward Dream Cruise. If you’ve been searching for the best hot rod events, street rod nationals, or classic car road trips, we give you the quick “why it matters” for each stop so you can pick the one that fits your style and your schedule.Then we get practical with weekly automotive news you can use, running through current vehicle recalls across major brands. From wiring and seat frame issues to EV battery module concerns and moonroof hardware, we translate the headlines into clear owner takeaways so you know what to watch and what to fix.To keep the fun rolling, we play “what it sold for” and test our instincts on real collector car prices, from a 1964 Corvette and a classic Mustang to a Triumph TR6 and a risky Jaguar XKR. We also share a Texas cruise-in calendar, plus a personal story about custom automotive artwork that turns a beloved car into something you can hang on the wall.Subscribe for more real-world car talk, share this with a friend who’s planning their next road trip, and leave a review with the one event you’d drive to first.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":24.8,"endTime":26.4,"type":"term","title":"recalls","url":"/glossary/recall","quote":"[24.8s] We'regonnahaverecalls.\n[26.4s] We'regonnaplaynamethatprice,whatitsoldfor.","canonicalId":"term:recall","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A vehicle recall is when a manufacturer (or regulator) identifies a safety-related problem and issues a fix, usually at no cost to the owner. 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