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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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Inside Formula Drift with Andy Luk | Let’s Be RONest Episode 1
Season 1 · Episode 1
jeudi 9 octobre 2025 • Duration 01:36:42
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 win, who’s the greatest drifter of all time, how Formula Drift became what it is today and what we may see in the future of FD.
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Meet Ron Bergenholtz: Racing Legend and New Podcast Host
Season 1
mardi 7 octobre 2025 • Duration 02:12
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 chair for real conversations about cars, racing, and life at large.
The first episode of Let's be RONest brought to you by Nitto Tire drops October 9, right here and wherever you listen to podcasts.
Import Racing in the 90s with Ed Bergenholtz | Let’s Be RONest Episode 2
Season 1 · Episode 2
jeudi 23 octobre 2025 • Duration 01:30:12
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 started in the 90s. They go deep into import drag racing history and tell some incredible stories of coming to age during the era of imports in So Cal. Plus, we get some insight into running your own race team and how Ed's taken those learnings into his professional career. This episode is not to missed!
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James Deane and Vaughn Gittin Jr. RTR Vehicles Drift Team | Let’s Be RONest Episode 3
Season 1 · Episode 3
mardi 28 octobre 2025 • Duration 01:31:37
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 from the track, and talk about how their paths in drifting crossed—leading to one of the most exciting collaborations in modern motorsports.
From championship mindsets to behind-the-scenes camaraderie, this episdoe sends it!
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Brought to you by Nitto Tire | FUELED BY ENTHUSIASTS. Find the perfect tire match for your vehicle, along with full tire specs and find a dealer, at nittotire.com. https://www.nittotire.com/