In Wheel Time - Cartalk Radio
Cruising at Lupe' Tortilla: Cars, Tacos, and Trophy Winners
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:27:54
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The passion behind automotive culture shines brightest when enthusiasts gather to share their stories. At the Tailpipes and Tacos Cruise-In at the Lupe' Tortilla Tex-Mex in Katy, we experienced this firsthand as we awarded our signature Chili Pepper trophies to three remarkable vehicles.Mr. Hoggo's 1932 Ford Highboy stole the show with its masterfully crafted fiberglass body—so convincing that even SoCal Speed Shop experts needed nearly an hour to determine it wasn't metal. Powered by a beastly 640 horsepower 383 stroker engine, this yellow beauty combines old-school aesthetics with modern performance.The most touching moment came when 17-year-old Madden Morgan received his very first trophy for his 1989 Chevy 1500. Built alongside his father, this daily-driven pickup represents exactly what car culture is about—passion passed between generations, creating bonds that last a lifetime. Seeing the pride on both father and son's faces reminded everyone why we gather at events like this.We also