Ken Block

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.

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.

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, ...

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.

Block's company Hoonigan Industries announced his death in a social media post. The Californian became one of the most well-known racers thanks to his rally car ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

The DC Shoes founder pivoted to become a successful rally driver after selling his company to Quiksilver in 2004.

Block was also known for his “Gymkhana” series of videos, where he would drive cars at high speed around set courses, sometimes in the middle of major cities. [posted on social media](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm79bLZuOUI/). Sportswear company Quiksilver acquired DC Shoes in 2004, reportedly for $88 million. Block founded shoe company DC Shoes in 1994, alongside fellow designer Damon Way. [was named](https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/driver-youtube-star-ken-block-dies-snowmobile-accident-2023-01-03/) Rookie of the Year in the Rally America Championship in 2005. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/driver-youtube-star-ken-block-dies-snowmobile-accident-2023-01-03/).

Professional rally driver and YouTube star Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident on Monday, his Hoonigan Racing team announced. He was 55.

“Shocked and saddened to hear the passing of a true icon of our sport,” said Belgian rally driver Thierry Neuville. The videos proved hugely popular and gained hundreds of millions of views. He began rallying in 2005 and two years later made his debut on the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) circuit in Mexico. “The State Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause of death. And most importantly, a father and husband,” Hoonigan Racing said in a statement. “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.

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.

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.

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.

Ken Block, an action sports legend who also co-founded Hoonigan Racing, died on Monday at age 55 after his snowmobile fell backwards on a steep slope.

And most importantly, a father and a husband," Hoonigan wrote in the statement. A previous version stated that DC Shoes was founded in 1984. Block's legend is likely to live on through the rally racing success of his family. "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. Officials pronounced him dead at the scene. [The Wasatch County Sheriff's Office later confirmed ](https://www.facebook.com/wasatchcountysheriffsoffice/posts/pfbid0ke2BVsreR4RLenSqkMHfNoyyeXHTiUE6n5g1fT7uEXTLom7gmG6L8qMXJky42SMcl)that Block was riding a snowmobile near his home in Utah around 2 p.m.

The professional rally driver and “Hoonigan” star is dead at 55.

[the Hoonigan brand](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlfi8sf6cKGQ8sOd0-yRuw) he co-created, died in a snowmobile accident Jan. He was 55. The Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office in Heber City, Utah, and Hoonigan confirmed the death.

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.