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 Fab.  ...
Feb 27
1 hr 24 min
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 Everglades to close calls with massive Burmese pythons, Mike shares what it takes to remove some of the most dangerous invasive predators in North America. The conversation dives into how pythons behave, why reading body language matters, and the infamous encounter where a 17-foot snake bit him whi...
Jan 8
1 hr 18 min
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 roads to jet boats ripping through Florida back rivers, Taylor’s obsession with building and driving anything with an engine runs deep. The conversation dives into why he insists on building his own cars, the mental and physical realities of competitive driving, and how understanding every bolt an...
Dec 18, 2025
1 hr 48 min
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 architect to chef, spent years working in concrete, and somehow ended up announcing on some of drifting’s biggest stages. Ron and Jacob dig into how those pivots happened, what it’s like sharing the booth with Jared DeAnda, dealing with online critics, and how drifting culture differs between the U.S. a...
Nov 12, 2025
1 hr 28 min
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! Listen to Let’s Be RONest brought to you by Nitto streaming or subscribe...
Oct 28, 2025
1 hr 31 min
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 misse...
Oct 23, 2025
1 hr 30 min
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. Listen to Let’s Be RONest brought to you by Nitto streaming or subscribe to DrivingLine’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrivingLine Follow for the podcast and mor...
Oct 9, 2025
1 hr 36 min
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.
Oct 7, 2025
2 min