Ken Block

Block was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope in Utah at 2pm when his vehicle “upended, landing on top of him,” Wasatch County Sheriff's Office said.

“Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He is best known for his stirring Gymkhana stunt driving videos, eventually earning him a cameo on BBC’s Top Gear.

Ken Block, who wowed fans with his Gymkhana series and rally successes, died in a snowmobile accident Monday. He was 55.

[“Hoonipigasus”](https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2022/05/block-reveals-the-hoonipigasus-1400hp-awd-porsche-for-pikes-peak/) that he raced at Pikes Peak in June. [SCORE International Baja 1000](https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2021/11/2021-baja-1000-sees-rossis-first-beetlemania/) and Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Much of Block’s brand was built on extreme sports thanks to his involvement in founding DC Shoes and Hoonigan Racing Division. Block is one of the most iconic names in action sports, competing in a variety of off-road disciplines like rallying, rallycross, and desert racing. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer, and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband.

The pro-driver and Hoonigan founder was 55 years old. A co-founder of DC shoes and the founder of Hoonigan, Block was responsible for creating the Gymkhana ...

Block was riding with a group but alone at the time of the incident. And most importantly, a father and a husband." Block is survived by his wife, Lucy, and three children. "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer, and an icon. Block was riding on a steep slope in the Mill Hollow area outside Woodland, Utah at around 2:00 p.m. Block, a prolific figure in the car community, was 55 years old.

The automotive daredevil and legend's Hoonigan social media posted this evening that Block was killed in an accident while snowmobiling today.

We are saddened to hear of the loss of Kenneth and our hearts are with his family and friends so deeply affected. Block was riding with a group but was alone when the accident occurred. Perhaps most life-changing, for Block and all of us, was the start of the Gymkhana video series, which began as a marketing exercise for DC. The post said: "The driver, Kenneth Block, 55-year-old male out of Park City, Utah, was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended, landing on top of him. He was almost 40 at the time, and within a year was finishing in the top 10 in his class. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon.

RALLY car driving champ, Ken Block, has died at the age of 55 after a snowmobile accident.His team, Honnigan Racing Division, shared the news of his d.

He landed Rookie of the Year in his first season in the Rally America Championship. "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. Block became one of the most famous Rally car drivers in the world after he started competing in 2005.

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.

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.

Rally car driving champion and action sports star Ken Block was tragically killed in a snowmobile accident in Wasatch County, Utah. The 55-year-old was ...

Block had been traveling up this steep slope at around 2pm on Monday when the snowmobile he was riding overturned and landed on top of him. And most importantly, a father and husband. 'Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. Block was riding with a group but alone at the time of the incident. Wheelies, deep pow turns, and a lot of learning on this new sled – good times! 'It was my first day on my new ‘23 Ski-Doo Summit X Turbo, and this thing rips!

The WRC family is saddened to learn that Ken Block passed away on Monday (2nd January) in a snowmobile accident.

He lived his life to the fullest and I'll never forget his smile and laugh. My deepest sympathies to the Block family." “Shocked and saddened to hear the passing of a true icon of our sport. "A tough day for motorsports and sports. Soon, though, Block decided the world of architecture wasn't for him and he packed his bags - headed for Colorado to try his hand as a snowboarder. Ken was a visionary and a true legend who has inspired so many of us.

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.

Rally Driver and former Top Gear star Ken Block has died at the age of 55 after a horror accident which took place on Block's ranch in Utah's Wasatch ...

Or will it break in the attempt? "Mr Block was riding with a group but was alone when the accident occurred. Meanwhile, photographer Auditya Venkatesh added: "What a loss. "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. Rest In Peace Ken." We thank all of our first responders for their continued service."

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.

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

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.

Internet drift sensation, rally driver and passionate car enthusiast dies at the age of 55.

The videos featured an increasingly diverse range of highly tuned cars, with Block and his friends performing a series of stunts in a wide variety of locations. While growing his rallycross experience Block also raised his profile with a series of increasingly bold stunts. Block became a key figure in the burgeoning action sports scene when he co-founded DC Shoes in 1994.

He competed in the World Rally Championship and was also known for his daring stunts on YouTube.

And most importantly, a father and husband. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. Block competed in the World Rally Championship and was named Rally America Rookie of the Year in 2005.

Ken Block, the rallying legend and titan of automotive culture, has died in a snowmobiling accident, at the age of 55. He is survived by his wife and three ...

The man from California won a number of events in the Rally America championship in well over a decade of competing. He was a championship runner-up in both GRC and Rally America. He also took part in the WRC with Ford, scoring points several times on the world stage, and competed in the Global Rallycross and World Rallycross championships, again with Ford.

Ken Block, who passed away following a snowmobile accident in the United States on January 2, has been described as a “visionary” and an “inspiration for ...

Ken’s work and passion for the sport touched the imagination of millions around the world. The President added: “Ken Block was an outstanding driver, entertainer and entrepreneur, but most of all he was a kind, well-mannered, humble family man who was solely focused on doing what was best for the sport. A tweet from Block’s Hoonigan Racing Division company read: “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. An inspiration for us all and a true gentleman of our sport. The American, who was 55 and married with three children, was perhaps best known for his series of online videos. Block made 25 appearances in the FIA World Rally Championship, scoring a career-best seventh on his debut on Rally México in 2007.

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.

Pro driver Ken Block has died aged 55 following a snowmobile accident, his team has said. Hoonicorn Racing confirmed the news in a statement posted on ...

An inspiration for us all and a true gentleman of our sport. My heart and prayers go out to Lucy and the kids.” “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. Ken’s influence on the automotive world cannot be quantified. The Sheriff’s Office said the accident took place in Utah’s Wasatch County and that Block "was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended, landing on top of him".

TG remembers a true game-changer who did more for motoring than he could have ever imagined.

He was fun to be around, and that came through in his driving and in his films. [I sat next to him in cars a couple of times](https://www.topgear.com/car-news/hot-hatch/video-we-ride-shotgun-ken-block-new-ford-focus-rs). His legacy lies not only in his films and output, but also in his ability to inspire people into the future. [making a film in London](https://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-tv/gallery-matt-leblanc-ken-block-and-hoonicorn-take-london). He appeared on the show a few times, in fact we jumped on the Block train early sending James May out to film with him in 2009. Yes, other things such as drifting and rallycross had been there before and nudged the boundaries, but in Ken Block we had a focal point for our passion, a north star to marvel at. We all have our favourites: for me the donut inside the hanger in Gymkhana Practice, the spin on the Montlhéry banking in Gymkhana 3 and 1min 22secs in he pitches his Subaru sideways at gloriously high speed and in that moment we knew two things: 1) this is what the internet was made for and, 2) Ken Block was going to be huge. It cost him a fractured vertebrae, but opened our eyes to the possibility of more. At the time each was a seminal moment. He was, and in more than just YouTube hits, a big guy with a big personality. In person he was relaxed and friendly, very confident, but neither cocky nor arrogant.

The rally world lost perhaps its ultimate showman with the tragic passing of Ken Block, who died aged 55 on Monday following a snowmobile crash in Utah.

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Former Top Gear presenter James May has remembered his “hilarious days out” with American rally driver Ken Block, who has died in a snowmobile accident at ...

Alex Renton, executive producer of Top Gear, said: “Ken was a trailblazer in the automotive industry. He wrote: “Shocked and devastated to hear the news this morning. My heart and prayers go out to Lucy and the kids.” “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. An inspiration for us all and a true gentleman of our sport. And most importantly, a father and husband.

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

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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.

The FIA World Rallycross Championship family is saddened to learn of the passing of Ken Block yesterday. Amongst his many achievements, Ken twice finished ...

Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your loved ones!! My condolences go out to Ken’s family. Ken’s passing leaves a huge hole in our sport, but his legacy as a visionary and inspiration to millions all around the world will live long. Today is a very sad day, and all our thoughts are with Ken’s amazing family. He placed ninth in the World Championship standings in his final season in 2017.