"Let's Be RONest" with Ron Bergenholtz
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Let’s Be RONest presented by Nitto Tire is where we get real about cars, racing and life at large. Hosted by NHRA Drag Racing champion and Nitto Ambassador Ron Bergenholtz, this podcast goes full throttle into the automotive world and beyond.
Each episode, Ron sits down with industry icons and people of interest who share one thing in common—a passion for their craft. From behind-the-scenes racing stories to deep dives into culture, you’ll get an unfiltered look at what drives the people who live life on the road, the track, and everywhere in between.
If you love cars, crave authenticity, and want to hear from the voices shaping the automotive community and beyond, buckle up—because it’s time to be RONest.
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S2E2 Ben Hobson on Formula Drift, Failure, and Never Stopping the Chase | LET'S BE RONest S2 #2
Fresh off a strong showing at Long Beach and a frustrating qualifying result at Road Atlanta, Ben breaks down the mental side of competition, why overthinking can cost you everything, and how he's…
S2E1 Betting It All on Rotaries with Rob Dahm | Let’s Be RONest
Season 2 of Let’s Be RONest kicks off with Rob Dahm, the guy behind some of the wildest rotary builds out there.From being scared of loud engines as a kid to chasing world records and building a…
Building Speed and Betting It All with Cleetus McFarland | Let’s Be RONest
In Episode 7 of Let’s Be RONest, host Ron Bergenholtz sits down with drag racer, ARCA competitor, pilot, and Freedom Factory owner Cleetus McFarland for a wide open conversation inside McFarland…
S1E6 Wrangling Pythons and Living on the Edge with Python Cowboy | Let’s Be RONest #6
In Episode 6 of Let’s Be RONest, host Ron Bergenholtz sits down with Florida-based invasive-species hunter and outdoorsman Mike Kimmel, better known as Python Cowboy.From solo python hunts in the…
S1E5 How Taylor Ray Builds, Drives, and Breaks the Rules | Let’s Be RONest Episode 5
In Episode 5 of Let’s Be RONest, host Ron Bergenholtz sits down with automotive creator, fabricator, and all-around motorsports mad scientist Taylor Ray.From drifting, clutch kickers, and mountain…
S1E4 How Jacob Gettins Became the Voice of Drifting | Let’s Be RONest Episode 4
In Episode 4 of Let’s Be Ronest, host Ron Bergenholtz talks with Jacob Gettin — the newest voice of Formula Drift and Drift Masters. Jacob’s path is anything but typical: he went from aspiring…
S1E3 James Deane and Vaughn Gittin Jr. RTR Vehicles Drift Team | Let’s Be RONest Episode 3
Ron Bergenholtz sits down with Team RTR’s powerhouse duo: Vaughn Gittin Jr. and James Deane, first five-time Formula Drift Champion. In this episode, they dive into their racing roots, share stories…
S1E2 Import Racing in the 90s with Ed Bergenholtz | Let’s Be RONest Episode 2
Ron Bergenholtz talks to none other than his brother, Ed Bergenholtz. Not only does Ed lead the IT team at Skydance, but he and Ron headed up Bergenholtz Racing back when they were just getting…
S1E1 Inside Formula Drift with Andy Luk | Let’s Be RONest Episode 1
On the premiere episode of Let’s Be RONest, Ron Bergenholtz talks to Director of Operations at Formula Drift, Andy Luk. They discuss the ins & outs of FD including what it takes to compete and…
S1 Meet Ron Bergenholtz: Racing Legend and New Podcast Host
With over 30 years of experience in the world of racing—from sport compact drag racing championships to coaching Formula Drift teams to victory—Ron Bergenholtz has seen it all. Now, he’s pulling up a…
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"Let's Be RONest" with Ron Bergenholtz has published 10 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Automotive, Leisure.
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