Sad news today, folks. Ken Block—award-winning racer and absolute adrenaline junkie—has passed away.
Hoonigan Industries confirmed the news on Instagram. The 55-year-old former Gymkhana star reportedly died in a snowmobile accident. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed,” the post read.
OTHER KEN BLOCK STORIES YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ:
One look at the ‘Hoonipigasus’ and you already know it’s a Ken Block car
Ken Block’s Ford F-150 Raptor would be a major violation magnet in PH
Block is one of the most decorated racers of his time. Since starting his rally career in 2005, the man has nabbed several X Games medals, race wins, and lots of other podium finishes. He also starred from Gymkhana Three to Gymkhana Ten, having amassed half a billion views on YouTube with his insane driving and wild stunts. He recently parted ways with Ford and entered a partnership with Audi to help develop the German brand’s electric cars.
Gone too soon. We hope the guy can shred all the tires and jump all the cars he wants wherever he’s headed.
Some of the best Ken Block content throughout the years:
- Best of YouTube: Proof that Ken Block can (and will) drift anything
- Ken Block conquers Tianmen Mountain with his Hoonitruck in ‘Climbkhana Two’
- So a massive truck went swimming in the ocean recently
- Watch: Ken Block sets the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400’s tires ablaze
- Watch: Ken Block’s Hoonicorn vs. the McLaren Senna on the drag strip
- Ken Block’s latest ride, based on the Mustang, is called the Hoonifox
- Ken Block shreds tires in Vegas with his Audi S1 Hoonitron
