Block to test msports new fiesta r5 prior to new england forest rally msport press release ukbased motorsports team msport has announced that it is working with ken blocks hoonigan racing and team oneil to debut the new ford fiesta r5 2000cc and the new ford fiesta r2 cc at the forthcoming new england forest rally nefr on 17. Pro rally driver, ken block reveals his gym secrets. Ken block makes 1,400hp hoonicorn mustang dance up pikes. Ken blocks latest gymkhana video shreds the streets of. Micro gymkhana, an amazing remote control car tribute to. You cant say he is an amazing driver by watching his latest video gymkhana 6 for all you know that video could of taken 100s of retakes and possibly more than one car. Famed rally driver and dc shoes cofounder ken block is wellregarded for his gymkhana video series, which sees block revving cars to blistering speeds as. That was 2007 and blocks unspectacular arrival in the wrc at rally mexico. Watch ken block and his fiesta rally car somehow not fall off a cliff in the desert longtravel suspension paired with an openworld jumpfilled playground is. Jul 08, 2009 captain slow james may headed to the us to meet with rally car driver ken block, and the result is perhaps one of the most amazing and at times insane car footage youll ever see. Ken block won 0 wrc titles, makes set up, overhyped gymkhana. Jul 14, 2011 ford has good news for anyone who loves the smell of molten car tires in the morning. Terrakhana is the latest addition to blocks ongoing series that has been collectively viewed over 400 million times. Block was the first ever american driver to campaign for the world rally championship.
Ken is most at home in the drivers seat of a race car. It will include this legendary machine, while targeting a series of iconic stage rally events from europe, the americas and oceana. How serial entrepreneur and racecar driver ken block found success both on and off the track. Elba vs block pits movie star against racer in car stunts, streaming free now. Ken block started racing at what many would consider an advanced age. Ken blocks ford fiesta rs rally car as i sit here to write this, the gymkhana 5 video clocks in at an impressive at 20. Ken blocks ford escort cosworth rally car burns up the drive. This is rally 4 the best scenes of rallying pure sound. That strange language in the background of rally videos. In dirt 3 he is seen as a driver and gymkhana teacher, his monster world rally team vehicles are available in the game, including the ford fiesta gym 3, and the ken block ford focus wrc.
The twelveminute video, directed by ben conrad of logan, was created by the talented folks at hoonigan, ford, and need for speed. The instructions are known as pace notes and they are read by the co. Rally car racer in 2005, blocks first year of rallying, he was aptly named rally americas rookie of the year. Dec 18, 2009 rallying and stuntdriving legend ken block joins james may on a rather quiet airfield in california. Aug 28, 2012 worldrenowned monster world rally driver ken block and snapon have teamed up to create a special, limitededition wrap for snapon roll cab kra2422wak and workcenter kra2454wak as well as a special desktopsized micro box kmc923awakx. If ken block is so good, how come he sucked as a rally driver. Block to test msports new fiesta r5 prior to new england. Block is featured as a driver in codemasters colin mcrae. Please consider supporting us by disabling adblock. His videos are stylistic masterpieces in car control but criticism comes in the form of his results in stage rally and rallycross.
I love going out into the world with my canams and my kids dirt bikes and gear and go campingenjoy nature and these are one of the best ways to go do that kind of stuff, block wrote on facebook. Long beach, calif ken block and hoonigan are excited to announce a wild new program for his 2019 race season. Corp toyo tires is proud to announce a multiyear partnership with viral video superstar and rally driver, ken block and the hoonigan racing division. Starting in 2008, block has posted a series of gymkhana videos showcasing his amazing driving skills. What happens when you let rally driver ken block loose in. You may be wondering why ken block is pictured above with two table tennis bats in his hand. Ken block has been many things over the course of his long and varied career. Actor idris elba and rally driver ken block face off in a series of car stunts to determine which driver is the best. Extreme e esuv and ken block prepped for maiden dakar rally. Usa today sports sits down with driver ken block, who describes the making of his new viral video shot in dubai.
Streaming free, the videos showing the actor and ford pitchman elba against rally king ken block are packed. Im very lucky to have an amazing career with some of the best. Rallying and stuntdriving legend ken block joins james may on a rather quiet airfield in california. Show me any other driver not even his great friend colin mcrae. I take a lot of pride in that im a rally driver, and ive actually been able to help. Micro gymkhana, an amazing remote control car tribute to ken. Click here for ken block vs lewis hamilton rallying and stuntdriving legend ken block joins james may on a rather quiet airfield in california. For the latest instalment of the wildly popular gymkhana series, ken block teamed up with pennzoil and took his hooniganpowered 600hp ford fiesta st rx43 to the sand dunes of swing arm city, utah terrakhana is the latest addition to blocks ongoing series that has been collectively viewed over 400 million times. I grew up watching late 80s and early 90s rally racing, says ken block. Car cultures mr excitement the parttime rally driver and fulltime disruptor of car culture speaks with about the latest in his series of gymkhana stunt videos. Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements. In his latest display of automotive badassery, pro rally driver ken blockone of just four americans ever to score points in the world rally championship race seriescan be seen thrashing a.
Sep 25, 2017 ken block makes 1,400hp hoonicorn mustang dance up pikes peak. But thats just not true, he brings more outsiders to the sport than any other driver. Dec 19, 2014 dc shoes founder ken block grew his latest apparel company 50 percent in the last year, all while continuing to compete as a motor racing driver. The jemba system is produced by a computer which is run. Its easy to see why professional rally driver ken block is so popular his incredible gymkhana videos, been seen by millions, are an ode to speed, precision and automotive engineering. The rally and stunt driver has a cult following for his high quality videos that feature highly modified cars spinning and sliding through some of the worlds most iconic roads and cities. Aug 27, 2016 ken block started racing at what many would consider an advanced age. After years at the helm of one of the worlds biggest skateboarding brands, he took up rally driving and is now one of the sports most famous faces words by tristan kennedy main image by robin pearson. Nov 19, 2019 famed rally driver and dc shoes cofounder ken block is wellregarded for his gymkhana video series, which sees block revving cars to blistering speeds as he hurtles through tiny streets and. The hoonigan racing driver admits he couldnt be happier to be coming back to the fia world rally championship. Rallying and stuntdriving legend ken block joins james may on a rather. On february 27, block won the rally in the 100 acre wood rally america for the 5th consecutive time.
See more ideas about ken block, cool cars and rally car. Ken block is a strangely divisive figure in car enthusiast circles. Jun 04, 2009 rally car racer in 2005, blocks first year of rallying, he was aptly named rally americas rookie of the year. Ken block interview how a skateboarding businessma. Creating the hoonigan racing division along the way, block and company powered into the fia world rallycross championship, the world rally championship and rally america. Block to test msports new fiesta r5 prior to new england forest rally. Dirt 2, along with his subaru rally team usa impreza. Hoonigan racing divisions ken block smokes the tires of his ford mustang hoonicorn rtr. Ken block unveils new ford focus rs rx for the americas. I said michael schmacher because he is an amazing f1 driver, and f1 is. Block is a good driver, and has good physical car control skills, but hes completely visual in his driving. Check out the amazing aero on this newest generation ford fiesta rs with 400hp and active center diff. How serial entrepreneur and racecar driver ken block found.
Ultimately moving into the sport of rally a sport he loved since he was a kid in san diego block hit top gear and never looked back. Jul 07, 2018 watch onboard footage of ken block ripping through the woods of the oregon trail rally shortly after announcing his 2018 race plans, block attended the oregon trail rally with co driver alex. Ive got to be honest, it was one of the most impressive experiences of my. Hoonigan driver ken block will lead the team in his ford fiesta hfhv as he attempts to reclaim the winners trophy that he. Aug 28, 2017 for the latest instalment of the wildly popular gymkhana series, ken block teamed up with pennzoil and took his hooniganpowered 600hp ford fiesta st rx43 to the sand dunes of swing arm city, utah. Professional rally car driver ken block is back and as good as ever. Ken blocks ford escort cosworth rally car burns up at nefr stage rally the new england forest rally claims ken blocks beloved 90s rally car. Ford has good news for anyone who loves the smell of molten car tires in the morning. He was then signed by the subaru rally team usa in 2006. Elba vs block pits actor against racer in car stunts. Ken block took his gymkhana series to the sand dunes of. Ken blocks fordbacked hoonigan racing division team will withdraw from the world rallycross championship after the final round of the 2017 season in south africa next month. Ever wonder whats being said over an intercom during a rally.
Hpi racing has created micro gymkhana, an amazing remote control car tribute to rally driver ken block and his gymkhana six video. Once they know about the sport, hes more of a guy just having fun in a car. People who also say hes amazing, do not realise how bad he is. Ken block makes 1,400hp hoonicorn mustang dance up pikes peak. The r5 uses the standard engine block and cylinder head, but the suspension components are rallyfabricated pieces similar to those in the ken block hybrid function hoon vehicle, or hfhv for short. See more ideas about ken block, rally car and cool cars. Prodrives amazing race and rally car collection motoring research by motoring research. Ken block canam maverick max x rs r turbo utv driver im super stoked on how these two builds turned out, said block on his hoonigan racing division blog. Nov 17, 2014 professional rally car driver ken block is back and as good as ever.
See more ideas about ken block, rally car and rally drivers. Professional rally driver ken block talks about the making of his popular gymkhana videos. Block debuts his allnew ford fiesta st rx43 equipped with toyo proxes r1r extreme performance tires in gymkhana eight. The r5 uses the standard engine block and cylinder head, but the suspension components are rally fabricated pieces similar to those in the ken block hybrid function hoon vehicle, or hfhv for short. Block is currently being trained by former ford factory driver markko martin. Block adds new zealand to wrc schedule world rally championship. When i first saw and heard of ken block, ive got to be honest, i really wasnt sure. They built a miniature 110 scale replica of ken blocks 650 horsepower ford fiesta race car and the insane obstacle course that he manuevered through filled with diabolical video gamestyle hazards and challenges. Ken block drives focus rx rally car in the desert ken. This is every bit as spectacular as you imagined it would be.
His skill and car control became quickly apparent and block aptly nabbed rookie of the year that season in the rally. Extreme e esuv and ken block prepped for maiden dakar rally outing legendary offroad racer and youtube star ken block is allset for his first onstage outing in an electric race car, as he prepares to take the wheel of extreme es esuv as a guest of the a. If ken block is so good, how come he sucked as a rally. Jul 09, 2012 the streets of san francisco are empty and there is a rally car defying corners and hills on them. But he does compete in rally events, making him a rally driver. Quiet that is until he turns the airfield into a playground and shows off his sabarusliding. Why ken block is so important to rallying dirtfish. Dec 30, 20 hpi racing has created micro gymkhana, an amazing remote control car tribute to rally driver ken block and his gymkhana six video. I think everybody knows i love stage rallying, he said. Famed rally driver ken block of hoonigan showed off his new custom made momentum 398m toy hauler on his facebook page.
This video is from wrc driver ken block and his co driver alex gelsomino setting a record on concord pond in maine using jemba notes. The topic if ken block is so good, how come he sucked as a rally driver. Aside from an extremely skilled driver in ken block, some beautiful locations and a brilliant director, you find sitting at the heart of it all a 600hp ford fiesta roaddestroying, rally car. The american automaker is supporting a threestop world tour of rally driver ken block s gymkhana driving antics.
Snapon teams up with ken block for new toolbox designs. Look at the video title, its says best driver ever, not best rally driver ever. Prodrives amazing race and rally car collection motoring research. Captain slow james may headed to the us to meet with rally car driver ken block, and the result is perhaps one of the most amazing and at times insane car footage youll ever see. Meet ken blocks hoonifox, a radical widebody foxbody. Jul 21, 2018 ken block s ford escort cosworth rally car burns up at nefr stage rally the new england forest rally claims ken block s beloved 90s rally car. The american automaker is supporting a threestop world tour. Block will take a step back in time on this tour, which kicks off in early 2019. The thendc shoes marketing executive went to a rally school at the age. Surely there should be shredded tyres and youtube hits filling those mitts. Ken block took his gymkhana series to the sand dunes of utah. Jan 06, 2015 ken block, cofounder of the dc shoe company, rallycross driver, and allaround actionsports junkie, altered the world of youtube forever when he released gymkhana practice in 2008. World class rally drivers use much more than just their eyes to drive absolutely at the limit of grip what ever speed that requires on unfamiliar and changing surfaces.
Ken block has a flair for combing the spectacular with unwavering success. Dc shoes cofounder and professional rally car driver ken block returns with the fifth edition of his gymkhana auto racing series. Filmed in the summer, the conditions were challenging with swing arm city at. Hoonigans ken block shows off his custom made momentum. Ken block goes flat out in 6th gear through fog and rain in the swiss alps with neil cole. This unique design replicates the look of block s monster world rally car. Ken block rally driver unveils the hoonicorn 1400 horsepower mustang. The amazingly talented ken block, he of the sideways subie, is ditching the awd brand to race a ford fiesta in rally americax games and a ford focus on the bigger world rally. Skateboarder, snowboarder, motocross racer, rally driver, brand owner, businessman, viral video star. The former rally driver turned hoonigan is responsible for some of the coolest videos to ever hit the automotive internet.
The picture above with the plane and bike wasnt doctoredthey actually managed to pull that off. For professional rally driver ken block, that astounding wish becomes reality when streets are cleared for him to have his way. Hoonigan and forza horizon 3 proudly present ken blocks gymkhana nine. The thendc shoes marketing executive went to a rally school at the age of 36 and immediately took to it. The twelveminute video, directed by ben conrad of logan, was created by the talented. It will be a multistop race and content program, spanning the globe in a newly built 90s era group a rally ford escort rs cosworth. Ken block ditches subaru, will rock ford for wrc, x games. Rally car racing from the drivers seat sebastien loebs gopro pov breathe by breathe. Ken block has added a second wrc outing to his 2020 programme by following next weeks rally guanajuato mexico 12 15 march with a trip to septembers rally new zealand. Ken block canam maverick max x rs r turbo utv driver.