"Let's Be RONest" with Ron Bergenholtz

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 learned to turn setbacks into lessons.Ron and Ben dive into the early days, from discovering drifting in Florida and learning in an automatic Mustang to building his first 240SX on a budget and chasing the Lone Star Drift dream. What started as late nights in the garage eventually led to Pro-Am championships, a ProSpec title, and a seat in Formula Drift Pro.They also discuss the drivers who inspired him, the people who helped him along the way, and the moments that nearly made him quit. From blown engines and borrowed cars to podium finishes and factory drives, Ben shares what it really takes to keep moving forward.This episode features Ben Hobson discussing Formula Drift, Road Atlanta, Long Beach, RTR Vehicles, Nitto Tire, grassroots drifting, ProSpec, driver mindset, and chasing a dream through every setback.Brought to you by Nitto Tire | FUELED BY ENTHUSIASTS.Find the perfect tire match for your vehicle, explore full tire specs, and locate a dealer at:https://www.nittotire.com/Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrivingLine?sub_confirmation=1Follow Driving Line on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drivinglineFollow Driving Line on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingline/

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 1000+ horsepower RX-7, Rob breaks down how curiosity, not just passion, shaped everything he does. What started with computers and Guinness World Records turned into an obsession with speed, engineering, and pushing limits.Ron and Rob get into the early days, from starting an IT business just to afford a Lamborghini Diablo, to maxing out credit cards building cars, to jumping into YouTube before anyone really knew what it would become.They also dive into what it actually takes to build and drive a high-horsepower rotary, why data matters more than people think, and how Rob approaches problem-solving when things don’t go as planned.The conversation goes deep on Pikes Peak, from learning the course, to trusting the car, to pushing it right to the edge. They also talk about balancing building, driving, and content, and why sometimes the win isn’t a trophy, it’s just getting the chance to do it.This episode features Rob Dahm discussing rotary engines, RX-7 builds, Pikes Peak, data-driven tuning, YouTube, and betting on yourself.Brought to you by Nitto Tire | FUELED BY ENTHUSIASTS.Find the perfect tire match for your vehicle, explore full tire specs, and locate a dealer at:https://www.nittotire.com/Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrivingLine?sub_confirmation=1Follow Driving Line on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drivinglineFollow Driving Line on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingline/#TeamNitto #LetsBeRONest #RobDahm #RX7 #Rotary #PikesPeak #CarBuilds #Automotive