Share. Ken Block, professional rally driver for the Hoonigan Racing Division formerly backed by Ford and owner of clothing brand Hoonigan Industries, was killed in a. Ken Block Gets New Ford Escort Cosworth Rally Car . Rally icon Ken Block’s heartbreaking post to social media just hours before he was killed in a horror accident has been revealed. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma, File) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ken Block, a motorsports icon known for his stunt driving and for co-founding the action sports apparel brand DC Shoes, died. Ken Block's torched Ford Escort Cosworth will rise again from the ashes, in preparation for a "Cossie World Tour" that'll kick off next year. An early three-way fight for the lead had emerged between Block and Subaru drivers Brandon Semenuk and Travis Pastrana. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma, File) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ken Block, a motorsports icon known for his stunt driving and for co-founding the action sports apparel brand DC Shoes, died. An early three-way fight for the lead had emerged between Block and Subaru drivers Brandon Semenuk and Travis Pastrana. 0-litre turbocharged (big. El mundo de los deportes a motor está de luto por la muerte de Ken Block, el famoso piloto que se convirtió en. Michael Howie January 3, 2023. Ford 1923 T. Both of the Fiestas — dubbed GYM3 and RX43 are powered by 2. Kenneth Paul Block ( Long Beach, 1967. Under the hood of the Escort Cosworth was a 227-hp 2. Ken Block and co-driver Alex Gelsomino escaped injury when their 1991 Ford Escort Cosworth caught fire after a crash. It completed the Oregon Trail Rally without issue, but was later deemed. Ken block has died. Block was 55. 2 in a snowmobile accident, according to his organization called Hoonigan. Subscribe If You Dare @disasterstories Ken Block is a professional rally driver and co-founder of DC Shoes. Ken Block, 1967-2023. Professional rally driver Ken Block, who later became an internet sensation with his daring stunts behind the wheel, died aged 55 after a snowmobile accident, his team Hoonigan Racing said. . On the weekend, we learned of the tragic loss of Ken Block's rally car after a rollover crash caused it to burst in flames. Enjoy this raw, uncut onboard footage from Stage 7 of Rally Legends. This is the best of Ken Block passage at 17° Rally Legend 2019 with his Ford Escort Coswort (Cossie) Some big moment for him!! Enjoy the video, SHARE & LIKE. Ken Block and Rob Dyrdek have a long business relationship and friendship which continued to the day that Block died in a snowmobile accident. Make. 0. and then proceeded to crash. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an. . Pic: Ken Block Source: Facebook Will Dale from Fox Sports @willdale956 In 1994, long before his rally racing debut, Ken Block co-founded the legendary fashion brand DC Shoes with his business partner Damon Way. The sequence of. The rally driver died at the age of 55 after a snowmobile accident at his. Ott Tanak Big Jump – WRC Rally Poland 2015. 8, 2023. The motorsport world is mourning the loss of rallying sensation Ken Block, who passed away on Tuesday 2 January following a snowmobile accident. com. Since then, Block has continued to race in the series, racking up numerous overall wins as well as plenty of podium appearances. Getty Composite. Ken Block and Alex. American Pro rally driver and Co-Founder of Hoonigan Racing, Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident near Woodland, Utah. Block, 55, was riding a snowmobile near the Mill Hollow area on Monday. Jan 3 (Reuters) - The world of motorsport paid tribute to American Ken Block, the professional rally driver whose daring stunts made him an internet sensation, after his death aged 55 in. Block was 55. 5K. Ken Block killed in snowmobile crash Rally star Ken Block has died following a snowmobile crash. Ken Block and Rob Dyrdek have a long business relationship and friendship which continued to the day that Block died in a snowmobile accident. Block was killed in a snowmobile crash aged 55 in Utah, his rally team, the Hoonigan Racing Division, confirmed on Tuesday (AEDT). His skill and car control became quickly apparent and Block aptly nabbed Rookie of the Year that season in the Rally America Championship. When Eric Bengi was a boy, his father would wake him in the dead of night just to see the cars. Watch on. He was 55. Current World Rally Championship talent was also on show in the form of Matthew Wilson, competing in the main field in his. DC’s “about us” page reads: “In 1994, DC created a line of shoes specifically for skateboarders with a mission to make a significant change in skateboard shoe style and elevate skateboarding. "Something interesting has to go down when you leave a 16-year-old behind the wheel of a 300-hp plus rally car. Professional rally racing driver Ken Block competed in the New England Forest Rally at the wheel of his 1991 Ford. On Monday 2 nd January 2023 (US time) family, friends and the motorsport community lost Ken Block. January 4, 2023. Block’s international career peaked with a seventh place on the World Rally Championship’s 2013 Rally Mexico. Offered me a few importing. Here’s a look back at his gaming appearances. Tuesday 3rd January, 2023 - 1:47pm. Block's wife Lucy drove the turbo-3-powered Fiesta to a fourth-place finish. Learn More. Ken Block's Cossie World Tour, presented by Sonax: Episode 002: First test!It’s amazing to me what the brilliant minds at MDV can build out of what is basica. 28 February 2019 at 07:31. Talked to Ken for a bit at the 2019 Donegal Rally. When we say tire test, what we mean is torture. He was 55. Rally star Ken Block has died following a snowmobile crash. Ford Escort Cosworth. 185 votes, 36 comments. Fortunately, Block (and co-driver Alex. Taking to its official Instagram, Hoonigan announced the shocking death of Ken Block. The daughter of rally star Ken Block is speaking for the first time since her dad's fatal snowmobile crash on Monday, penning an emotional post about. . and his Ford Escort RS rally car. , the Wasatch County 911 Center received a call reporting a snowmobile accident in the Mill Hollow area. Hoonicorn Racing said in a statement posted to Instagram on Tuesday. A group of Grand Theft Auto 5 players have created a video tribute to rally legend Ken Block, who passed away earlier this week. — Ken Block (@kblock43) December 29, 2022 The racing legend’s last tweet featured a project car completed by his 16-year-old daughter Lia, who follows in his footsteps as a passionate car. 2 (UPI) --Pro rally driver Ken Block has died following a snowmobile accident in Utah, authorities said late Monday. “It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today,” his Hoonigan brand said in a statement. Ken Block, the rally racer most famous for co-founding Hoonigan Industries and starring in the wildly popular Gymkhana series of stunt. Don't forget to subscribe and like. We’re the leader in the automotive aftermarket with our cutting-edge designs, engineering, and state-of. The. The hearts of the automotive world collectively sank last year when pictures emerged of Ken Block's 1991 Ford Escort Cosworth on fire at the New England Forest Rally. poses during the launch event for the 2010 FIA World Rally Championship season, Tuesday Feb. 3 min. Escort Mark II S1. Ken Block death: The professional rally driver and Hoonigan co-founder, Ken Block, has died at the age of 55 during a snowmobile accident. The pro driver and Head Hoonigan in Charge (HHIC) was running in third overall at the American Rally Association-sanctioned event with the help of co-driver Alex Gelsomino when tragedy struck on a tight left-hand. Image Credit: Ken Block/Twitter. január 2. Ken Block, American drift king dies aged 55 in a tragic snowmobile crash. Forest Service responded The driver, Kenneth Block, 55-year-old male out of Park. Pro rally driver and Hoonigan co-founder Ken Block was killed in a snowmobile accident on Monday, Hoonigan and local authorities confirmed. The early Mark I Escorts were offered with a Lotus-sourced 1. Ford Escort RS1600. Jul 24th, 2018. . 0 seconds. He briefly tried to be a car collector, acquiring an Escort Cosworth and the ultimate rally machine: the Ford RS200. 1L four-cylinder unit churns out a whopping 700hp. American rally racer Ken Block and his co-driver Alex Gelsomino had a close escape after a crash in the New England Forest Rally, which resulted in his Ford Escort catching fire after multiple flips. . After he was done filming, he took the car racing. Posting several top-six stage times on Rally Turkey showed great promise, only for a crash in Portugal to peg back Block’s progress. . The Donegal Rally continued to be a counting round of the FIA Celtic Rally Trophy since 2016. Ken Block death: The legendary rally racer, stunt drifter and Hoonigan co-founder, Ken Block died at the age of 55 in a tragic snowmobile accident that happened earlier this week on Monday. GG is deeply saddened by the passing of motorsport competitor and driving video pioneer Ken Block. He down-shifted, the car did not oblige, and the two went careening into a boulder. Ken Block died instantly after the incident and death news on spot starte. . He was 55 years old. 10. . I've been following the WRC since like, 2000, so I'm very familiar with him! Despite Loeb's massive talent, what I was saying is when you ask the average person to name a rally driver, they'll say Ken Block. American rally driver and motorkhana superstar Ken Block has died in a snowmobile accident. Ken Block’s Ford Escort RS Cosworth Burns To The Ground Following A Rally Crash . Some feared 2018’s Gymkhana TEN marked the end of automotive’s largest viral video franchise, but Ken Block is back with the second installment of the acclai. Ken Block Has Extreme Rally Crash, His Ford Escort RS Cosworth Burns to a. Nov 5-8 – PENDING: SEMA, Las Vegas, USA. Ken Blockʼs rally career began in 2005. Ken Block takes five of his greatest Gymkhana cars to five locations around the world to do what he does best: Destroy tires. From rally stage to BBQ real quick. During the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed, I have filmed the legendary and famous rally legend Ken Block driving his Ford Escort RS Cosworth "Cossie V2", do. 1. the World'. Ken Block’s 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 RS was originally intended to be a light build in tarmac-rally spec. Ford Fiesta Ken Block. Not really great or notable in terms of skill, but he is an invaluable marketing tool for the sport. 1 of 200 homologation specials originally built to compete in the legendary Group B era of the World Rally Championship. The action sports star and legendary car drifter was recently at his ranch in Utah. The second of Block's two consecutive Rallylegend victories. 2 Ford Escort Cosworth RS. David Ramos/Getty Images. Ken Block formerly owned a Ford Escort Cosworth. Ken Block’s rally career began in 2005. Ken Block -- renowned rally car driver, entrepreneur, and car enthusiast -- died at age 55 after a snowmobiling accident in Northern Utah last Monday. Professional rally driver Ken is married to Lucy Block since July of 2004. 1 06 WRX STI. Shoes "was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope when the. Pro rally driving champion Ken Block, 55, is killed in snowmobile accident in Utah - just a week after using his powerful new machine and admitting there's 'a lot of learning on this new sled'. Menurut keterangan polisi, Ken Block meninggal dunia saat sedang mengendarai kendaraan salju (snowmobile). July 21, 2018 at 12:01. The Ford features a 2. DC’s “about us” page reads: “In 1994, DC created a line of shoes specifically for skateboarders with a mission to make a significant change in skateboard shoe style and elevate skateboarding. MLB. Pro rally driver Ken Block has died aged 55 following a snowmobile accident, his team has confirmed. 4 photos Photo: Hoonigans Extra/YouTube The accident, which took place yesterday in Newry, Maine, kicked off with Block losing the rear end while doing the traditional gravel dance. január 2. American motorsport legend and YouTube star Ken Block has died in a snowmobile accident in Utah at the age of 55. . He was also one of only four Americans ever to score points in the World Rally Champion. 296K subscribers in the rally community. The car was famously burned to a crisp after Ken Block crashed at the New England Forest Rally in 2018. Its home to some of the most epic roads, and the only tarmac hillclimb stage in th. That’s exactly what Ken Block did with his Ford Escort Cosworth V2. Oregon Trail Rally is the last stop on the 2021 ARA championship calendar. First published on Mon 2 Jan 2023 23. Block helped take rally driving mainstream, regularly posting videos online of creative stunts,. TRANSCRIPT: “Ken Block, rally car driving champion, action sports star, and DC Shoes co-founder is dead at the age of 55 following a snowmobile accident in Utah, TMZ Sports has learned. He was 55. “It’s with our deepest regrets. Nov 5-8 – PENDING: SEMA, Las Vegas, USA. Hoonigan Bonus. Mar. " Ken's last Escort Cosworth was a heavily modified Group A rally car, fitted with the 2. Around 3 a. He was 55. . INSTANT VIDEO. Ken Block’s rally career began in 2005. Block was riding with a group but was said to be alone at the time of the accident. . His 16-year-old daughter, Lia, is an award-winning driver as well. Posting several top-six stage times on Rally Turkey showed great promise, only for a crash in Portugal to peg back Block’s progress. Concord Pond, my favorite stage of the New England Forest Rally and perhaps the entire American Rally Association schedule, was one for the record books this. NurPhoto // BACKGRID. The event suits Block perfectly: speed and show. We’d become accustomed to seeing him run in Subaru Imprezas, and later Ford Fiestas, on the US stages but two years ago he brought something else. November 2, 2018 at 05:10. Additionally, Hoonigan will be launching all-new Ken Block and Cossie World Tour merchandise soon at Hoonigan. Standings.