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 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. Chapters 00:01:45 Long Beach Success and Early Season Lessons 00:08:00 The Mental Side of Drifting 00:22:30 Discovering Drifting and Learning in a Mustang 00:29:00 Chasing the Lone Star Drift Dream 00:35:30 From Pro-Am to ProSpec 00:41:00 Drivers Who Inspired the Journey 00:48:00 Feeling Stuck and Questioning the Next Step 00:52:10 The Phone Call That Changed Everything 00:59:00 Winning the ProSpec Championship 01:00:00 How RTR Found Ben Hobson 01:04:00 Becoming an RTR Driver, Family, and What's Next 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=1 Follow Driving Line on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drivingline Follow Driving Line on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingline/ #TeamNitto #LetsBeRONest #rtr #mustang #formuladrift #CarBuilds #Automotie