Ken Block, Hoonigan co-founder and professional racer, has died aged 55. His team, Hoonigan Racing Division, has announced his death. Since his death, social media has been flooded with tributes to the athlete. The Hoonigans announced Ken Block’s death on their official Instagram account. They say he was killed in a sleigh crash. They also stated:
“Ken was a pioneer, visionary and an icon. Most importantly, he was a parent and spouse. We will miss him so much. Please respect his privacy. family at this difficult time.”
In a Facebook post, the American Rally Association also announced his death. They discovered:
“He has a huge impact on everything he touches, including the rallying world. His leadership in ARA over the past 5 years has been invaluable and will be extremely memorable.”
According to the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, Ken Block was walking up a steep hill in Mill Hollow, outside Woodland, in the afternoon when his sled “overturned and fell on top of him.” The protest driver was driving alone at the time of the event, even though he was in a group. Ken Block is presumed dead at the scene. According to police, the state medical examiner’s office has yet to determine an official cause of death. Before his death, Block turned to Instagram and posted pictures of the snow-covered mountains where he died.
When Ken Block died, tributes poured in.
Netizens were shocked to hear that DC Shoe co-founder passed away. Many people paid their respects to the driver and sent words of encouragement. Netizens also sent their condolences to his family. Here are some responses to his death:
REST IN PEACE @kblock43 #KenBlock 😭 Thanks for everything pic.twitter.com/E4xzOAdEXm
– Tim Coronel (@TimCoronel) January 3, 2023
A legend lost too soon, RIP Ken Block👏🏽. pic.twitter.com/4IbPNBo7Minh
— George Chakama 💻 (@gtchakama) January 3, 2023
His wife, Lucy, and their three children survived the protest. Block’s 16-year-old daughter Lia seems to have followed in her father’s footsteps as a driver.
Who exactly is Ken Block?
Long Beach, California is where racing fans were born. After co-founding the successful shoe brand DC Shoes, his friend, Travis Pastrana, encouraged him to try rally racing. Block began his professional driving career with the Vermont SportsCar team in 2005. During the 2005 season, he finished five times in the top five and finished third in Division N and fourth overall in the Championship. National rival Rally America. At the end of his first competitive year, he was awarded Rally America’s Rookie of the Year award.
Block has won 19 podiums and 8 overall victories in rallies through 2007.
Block was named Monster World Rally Team driver for several World Rally Championship races in 2010. He was the first American racer to enter the race. In early 2021, he revealed that his Hoonigan team would be leaving Ford before the deal with Audi was finalized. During his racing career, he has appeared on various television shows, including Top Gear and Stunt Junkies. He also founded the Gymkhana video series, which has become a fan favorite on YouTube.
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