Ron Zaras / Life Before, During, and After Hoonigan

Join Ron Zaras, former Hoonigan storyteller, and brand strategist, and all around swiss army knife as he reflects on his dynamic journey in automotive storytelling. Delve into his early influences, the challenges of modern storytelling, and Hoonigan's growth and film expansion. Gain insights into Gymkhana films, Ken Block's impact, and the legacy of Hoonigan. Ron also shares his thoughts on transitions within Hoonigan and offers a glimpse into his future plans, including collaborations with Leah Block and the exciting launch of 'The Drivers Era.' Subscribe for a deep dive into the world of automotive storytelling and the evolution of one of its prominent voices! 🚗🎥 #AutomotiveStorytelling #Hoonigan #Gymkhana #TheDriversEra
04:09 What Makes a Good Story
10:07 First Feature and Role at Zero to 60 Magazine
12:19The Influence of Skate Culture on Car Culture
15:37The Evolution of Hoonigan
22:36 The Growth of Hoonigan and the Creation of Daily Transmission
28:04 The Challenge of Constantly One-Upping Yourself
31:16 Struggling with the Creep of Controversial Content
38:01 Evolution of Gymkhana Films
41:38 Favorite Moments from Gymkhana Films
43:23 Ken Block's Impact and what Ken meant to Ron
48:05 Legacy of Hoonigan
51:28 Transition and Departures from Hoonigan
54:46 Never Peaking
59:27 Future Plans

[@Jerjarvisjr]

people are hard on ron because he is the definition of a car nerd. i’ve always appreciated his enthusiasm and passion for cars and his deeply specific facts. looking forward to see more of his work in the future!

[@DRRCreations]

I met Ron, Vin and Scotto at Goodwood last year and it was so cool to be able to finally tell them in person how much I love everything they've done over the years 😀

[@dylangardner3503]

The Scotty Cranmer story is so rad! Ron and Scotty legends

[@rowndo]

What a good guy Ron is.

[@jdadventures9668]

Can I just say WOW!!!, love this content. It sounds like Ken was the type of person everyone would love to be. I love the opportunity to help people and give them a leg up as long as they are willing to put up the effort. Ron, love your information and descriptions of what it takes to be successful in creating content. Thanks for this video.

[@violinmiata]

Divorced dad here. 3 days a week. My kid loves a Hot wheels car when I see him. I’m a Euro/ JDM person. He loves American iron, like his grandfather that he never met. He sees headlights and taillights like I do and knows all the makes and marks. My hero!!

[@job-naxco.1611]

Around The Driver’s Era! Let’s go!

[@bryan_turner]

Terrific interview! I look forward to what Ron does next!

[@OVRIGO]

This was pure brilliance! RonCar is true underdog OG. Dopest interview.

[@overcrestproductions]

Thanks dude!

[@RonzarOne]

[@808vws8]

Around the 50min mark thing’s got better for me. I’ll honesty say I’m not a RonCar fan...but hearing him speak about what Ken did for him was nice to hear. Personally if a friend/mentor passed away only 1year ago I’d probably tear up cause they ment SO MUCH to me&my life...but Ron didn’t barely blink🤔 Anyways this interview sheds a positive light on Ron...someone I truly didn’t prefer/like on the Hoonigan crew. I appreciate you helping shine a positive light on one of the least liked Hoonigan crew(not saying I like all of them). I truly wish all of them the best in there next chapters of life. Amazing how Ken helped a group of dorks/nerds do cool shit in the automotive industry...that is one of the thing’s these guy’s should cherish for the rest of there lives!! I hope these guy’s do everything they can to help guide Lia Block into the bad ass/beautiful woman Ken would’ve wanted her to become🙏🏽 Much luv&respect from Hawaii🤙🏽🤘🏽

[@overcrestproductions]

Thank you man.

[@RonzarOne]

Appreciate you listening to it all the way through man.

[@reecewatson5311]

The corporate world killed Hoonigan it has killed the free-spirited, wild. Now Hoonigan is now a t-shirt and a sticker.

[@AlienBmxican]

I don't even know if I should keep my hoonigan banner on my car . Before I knew what it meant but now...

[@reecewatson5311]

@AlienBmxican keep it then when you do something truely Hoonigan style. Post it a say this is the true Hoonigan spirt, what happened to the Hoon company, we all knew and love. Then leave on youtube, fakebook and instragram. Tag the corporation that bought Hoonigan. I have a couple of projects I will throw on here..

[@hackernation1012]

It’s always been corporate…

[@michaelfranchek331]

Hoonigan has always had some degree of corporate. remember.. DC developed into a corporate entity under Ken and Damon (Way). Then they sold DC and it started showing up in TJ Maxx. I loved the old Long Beach days of debauchery .. but they are long gone. What's left is embarrassing. Vin with his fancy mid-century home and exotic cars.. hanging out with the stupid Canadians from DDE.. 🙄

[@lucarioaustin13]

It kinda was that before 2021 too they just hide it better. I personally liked some of the stuff from this vrs that but when hert and the others poofed it just felt off.

[@dankelly2403]

Speedvision!! That's where I learned about Ralley. I was mezmerized.

[@karlblanchette5217]

Funny thing: I bought one of the limite run of the first batch of Hoonigan shirt. It was a black t-shirt with the white Hoonigan logo in the front and the release date in the back. I think It was 11.1.11 or something. Limited to 500. I eventually cut the sleeves and dump it even later. I was so dumb.

[@matthewdavidmunson]

This is a amazing

[@benoitdeclercq9722]

nice to hear ya Ron. übernice dude.

[@fraserwright9482]

I would say that mentoring/teaching is good to add depth to happiness

[@IDlikeanEvo]

I still want content on your evo Ron I know you remember me.

[@freez509]

Scotto next. Everyone cashed out . Then they all gonna come together and start the “new new” evolutionary “Block Industries “ . Change is good!

[@sinks88]

LOL- headlight question right out the gate!

[@krisclewell]

You know how I roll. 😂

[@TheSaxon25]

Wouldn't be so bad if they were positioned to not blind everyone around them. Those Holley retros are like $500 hahaha 🍻🍻

[@bigfins215]

@roncar staying in VIN Tra’s spare bedroom?

[@sportsworth]

FYI, #TheDriversEra links to a music page.

[@Gtv6Racer]

How do you stay motivated when the motivator is not there to push you anymore?

[@SamDeCam1]

Timestamps would sick!

[@overcrestproductions]

There are timestamps

[@DriveSMR]

This Vs That feels like filler....sorry....I miss the original content

[@TheTruthposter]

Ron Zaras was always the biggest kook on the show, I don't know why anyone gave him a job.

[@Jerjarvisjr]

people are hard on ron because he is the definition of a car nerd. i’ve always appreciated his enthusiasm and passion for cars and his deeply specific car facts. looking forward to see more of his work in the future!