Ken block died

Ken Block accident: Prolific rally car driver died in a snowmobile accident which took places earlier this week on Monday. The news was made public through the official Instagram handle of Hoonigan, a company co-founded by Block. Now tributes have flowed for rally driver and acclaimed stuntman from motorsport world. Block has posted about the upcoming video of his 16-year-old daughter Lia on his Instagram. He wrote: "The 4th and final episode of my 16-year-old daughter Lia buying, tearing down, rebuilding and now driving her ‘85 Audi Ur Quattro will be live at 8am PST tomorrow on my YouTube channel. Will her newly-refinished vintage Audi finally do a donut?? Or will this old car break in the attempt? Tune in to find out!"

The motorsport athlete became an internet sensation through his series of high-production-value Gymkhana stunt-driving videos. "It's with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today," the racing team said in a statement on Instagram. "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And, most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed." The accident occurred in Utah's Wasatch County and the Sheriff's Office said that Block was riding on a steep slope when the snowmobile up-ended and landed on top of him.

Hoonigan Industries also confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media: "It's with deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed." Ken co-founded the skateboard and snowboard brand DC Shoes in June 1994 alongside Damon Way and Clayton Blehm. After selling the company in 2004, Ken shifted his focus and moved into the world of rally. He quickly made a name for himself in the industry, eventually launching the Hoonigan brand and producing the beloved Gymkhana video series on YouTube. Action sports icon Travis Pastrana also spoke with ESPN, commenting that 2022 was Ken's year. "Ken was so happy. At the races, he was happy to be racing with [his wife] Lucy and to have his daughter racing and to have his kids at most of the races," Travis added. "Few people get to the point in their lives where everything comes together, and to have it all taken away like this is devastating." Our thoughts are with Ken's family, friends, and fans during this difficult time.

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American driving legend Ken Block has died in a snowmobile crash. Known to millions as the star of “gymkhana” stunt driving videos, Block was a hero to driving enthusiasts around the world. He co-founded skate brand DC Shoes before turning his attention to Motorsport, competing in rally racing on the international stage. Motorsport star Ken Block made a career out of driving sideways. Picture: Supplied. Block shot to fame in 2008, when a “gymkhana practice” video featuring lurid slides in a modified Subaru attracted millions of views. He went on to create blockbuster videos featuring precision driving in high-performance cars, often risking his life to film the perfect stunt. The accomplished racer became more than a YouTube star by creating the Hoonigan media empire. Its last video, featuring stunt driving by fellow rally driver and former motocross rider Travis Pastrana, has attracted more than 12 million views in a month. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ken Block, a peerless ambassador for motorsport and friend of fellow racers the world over. Epic driver, ultimate car guy, true legend ❤️ we extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family. Police from the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office in Utah said Block “was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope when the snowmobile up-ended, landing on top of him”. The motorsport world today mourns the passing of American icon Ken Block. Famous for his Gymkhana videos, Ken's remarkable skill and ability a...