Ken Block

Pro rally driver Ken Block, who later became an internet sensation with his daring stunts behind the wheel, died aged 55 after a snowmobile accident, ...

He competed in the World Rally Championship and won several rallycross medals at the X Games. And most importantly, a father and husband. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon.

The stunning death of Ken Block was met with mourning from drivers and riders in reaction to the loss of the pioneering action sports and rally star.

Ken Block transcended the motorsports world. The world lost a true motorsports visionary 🙏 Showed the world how to make awesome content, and just a wheelman!! Ken Block, such a legend! Thinking about Ken Block and his family too. Never met Ken, but admired his vision and excellence in what he did in all phases of life. The reason a Subaru was my first car. Block [made a demonstration run with an Extreme E SUV](https://www.extreme-e.com/en/news/68_Extreme-E-E-SUV-and-Ken-Block-prepped-for-maiden-Dakar-Rally-outing.html) during the 2020 Dakar Rally. After being administered CPR, Hamlin was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, and the NFL said he was in critical condition. NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Vargas said that watching Block’s videos while growing up “shaped my personality and interest in cars.” Santino Ferrucci (“an absolute badass revolutionary for our sport”), Scott McLaughlin and Graham Rahal also paid respects on social media. He was a true visionary with his own unique style & infectious smile.”

A tragic start to 2023, with news of the sudden passing of Ken Block at the age of 55. The professional rally driver and co-founder of Hoonigan and DC Shoes ...

And most importantly, a father and a husband. The professional rally driver and co-founder of Hoonigan and DC Shoes was killed in a snowmobile accident in Utah. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon.

The news of Block's passing was confirmed on social media by automotive lifestyle brand Hoonigan, which was co-founded by Block and Brian Scotto. More from ...

The pro rally driver and former action sports marketing executive died in a snowmobile accident Monday. He was 55.

At the races, he was happy to be racing with Lucy and to have his daughter racing and to have his kids at most of the races," action sports icon Travis Pastrana told ESPN. He treated his friends like gold and would create opportunities for whoever wanted to put in the work. "Ken was a legend in his ability to take a vision and make it a reality.

Former WRC driver, gymkhana artist and Hoonigan founder Ken Block was killed in a snowmobile accident on Monday, local authorities confirmed.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. The 55-year-old driver was running up a steep slope when his snowmobile "upended, landing on top of him," police said. "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer, and an icon.

Ken Block was riding on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended and landed on top of him.

He developed the Hoonigan brand and also created the much-loved Gymkhana video series. He competed in the World Rally Championship and won several rallycross medals at the X Games. He was 55. The series racked up millions of views on YouTube. He was pronounced dead at the scene. And most importantly, a father and husband.

Pro rally driver Ken Block died aged 55 after a snowmobile accident, his team Hoonigan Racing said on Monday.

He competed in the World Rally Championship and won several rallycross medals at the X Games. And most importantly, a father and husband. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon.

Legendary driver Ken Block, 55, dies after his snowmobile flipped and landed on him at his Utah ranch.

The footage was never aired. "He was a massive influence on everything he touched, including the global world of rallying," it said in a statement on Facebook. And most importantly, a father and husband. A competitive rally driver since 2005, Block was Rally America's Rookie of the Year in his first season and went on to win rallycross medals at the X Games and podium finishes at the World Rallycross Championship. Block was riding a snowmobile up a steep slope in Wasatch County, Utah, when the vehicle upended, landing on top of him, the local sheriff's office wrote on Facebook. "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 3 — US rally driver and YouTube star Ken Block was killed when the snowmobile he was riding overturned on a steep slope in Utah, ...

Block was an action sports star who co-founded the skateboard brand DC Shoes in 1994 and began his rally-driving career when the company was sold 10 years later. The sheriff’s office said Block was alone when the accident occurred. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 3 — US rally driver and YouTube star Ken Block was killed when the snowmobile he was riding overturned on a steep slope in Utah, his racing team and US media reported Monday.

Ken Block, one of the most well-known names in motorsport and later a YouTube star, has died at the age of 55.

The acclaimed driver, best known for his “Gymkhana” videos, was killed in a snowmobile accident.

He also won five medals at the X Games between 2006 and 2013, and was the first American to drive in the World Rally Championship. He was the Rally America rookie of the year in 2005, and finished second overall in 2006, 2008 and 2013. on Monday “when the snowmobile upended, landing on top of him,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

Pro rally driver Ken Block, who later became an internet sensation with his daring stunts behind the wheel, died aged 55 after a snowmobile accident, ...

The series racked up millions of views on YouTube. He competed in the World Rally Championship and won several rallycross medals at the X Games. And most importantly, a father and husband.

Ken Block, an action sports legend who also co-founded Hoonigan Racing, died on Monday at age 55 after his snowmobile fell backwards on a steep slope.

And most importantly, a father and a husband," Hoonigan wrote in the statement. A previous version stated that DC Shoes was founded in 1984. Block's legend is likely to live on through the rally racing success of his family. "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. Officials pronounced him dead at the scene. [The Wasatch County Sheriff's Office later confirmed ](https://www.facebook.com/wasatchcountysheriffsoffice/posts/pfbid0ke2BVsreR4RLenSqkMHfNoyyeXHTiUE6n5g1fT7uEXTLom7gmG6L8qMXJky42SMcl)that Block was riding a snowmobile near his home in Utah around 2 p.m.

The likes of Jenson Button and Esteban Ocon have paid tribute to rally and stunt driver Ken Block, who passed away at the age of 55 on January 2.

This tweet has been removed from Twitter They stated: "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. Block began his rallying career in 2005 but made waves with his Gymkhana video series that saw him drift and jump in spectacular style across the globe.

Ken Block, an action sports legend who also co-founded Hoonigan Racing, died on Monday at age 55 after his snowmobile fell backwards on a steep slope.

And most importantly, a father and a husband," Hoonigan wrote in the statement. Block's legend is likely to live on through the rally racing success of his family. "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. Officials pronounced him dead at the scene. [earned five medals in the X Games](https://www.hooniganracing.com/pages/team) and became one of only four Americans to score points in the World Rally Championship. [The Watasch County Sheriff's Office later confirmed ](https://www.facebook.com/wasatchcountysheriffsoffice/posts/pfbid0ke2BVsreR4RLenSqkMHfNoyyeXHTiUE6n5g1fT7uEXTLom7gmG6L8qMXJky42SMcl)that Block was riding a snowmobile near his home in Utah around 2 p.m.

Ken Block helped prop up giants in our world through his work with DC. His friend and co-collaborator Michael Blabac remembers him with these kind wor...

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The world of motorsport paid tribute to American Ken Block, the professional rally driver after his death aged 55 in a snowmobile accident.

Years ago we had an amazing time held skiing and snowboarding in Canada. “I remember our first time working together and how positive he was. “Today I received the news of the loss of a dear friend. “Such a talent that did so much for our sport. He was a true visionary with his own unique style & infectious smile. [January 3, 2023] I am devastated to hear of Ken Block’s passing. The The series racked up millions of views on YouTube. He competed in the World Rally Championship and won several rallycross medals at the X Games. And most importantly, a father and husband. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon.