Ken Block

The Wasatch County Sheriff's Office said it received a call about an accident in the Mill Hollow area at about 2 p.m. local time. "The driver, Kenneth Block, [a] ...

He was also regularly a competitor at ESPN's X Games when they sporadically included rally racing. He was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident," the sheriff's office And most importantly, a father and husband.

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.”

The co-founder of Hoonigan Industries and DC Shoes, who had a huge YouTube following for his car-driving stunt videos, was 55.

What they're saying: "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. - "Mr. The big picture: The 55-year-old co-founder of auto media and apparel company Hoonigan Industries and sportswear firm D.C.

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.

ARA – One of America's most successful rally drivers, Block's Gymkhana films made him an internet sensation.

“Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. “It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today. Ken Block has died following a snowmobile accident close to his home in Utah on Monday.

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 ...

"Mr Block was riding with a group but was alone when the accident occurred. We thank all of our first responders for their continued service." "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.

'An innovator, a talented driver and a marketing genius': Tributes pour in for the 55-year-old American.

“Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. The accident took place in Utah’s Wasatch County, with the Sheriff’s Office stating that Block “was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended, landing on top of him”.

The legendary Rally driver has passed away following a tragic snowmobile accident at his ranch in northern Utah. Block's team, Honnigan Racing Division, ...

His loss leaves a huge hole in our sport, but his legacy as a visionary and inspiration to millions around the world will live long. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Lucy and children. The statement continued: "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.

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.

Block competed in the World Rally Championship and was named Rally America Rookie of the Year in 2005. "It's with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that ...

And most importantly, a father and husband. American rally driver Ken Block has died in a snowmobile accident at the age of 55. Block competed in the World Rally Championship and was named Rally America Rookie of the Year in 2005.

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.

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.

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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