Ken Block

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, known best as an internet sensation for his daring driving stunts, dies after a snowmobile accident at age 55.

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.

Former Gymkhana star Ken Block has passed away due to a snowmobile accident. More details inside.

[Best of YouTube: Proof that Ken Block can (and will) drift anything](https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/feature-articles/ken-block-ford-f-450-a962-20200601?ref=article_hyperlink) [Ken Block conquers Tianmen Mountain with his Hoonitruck in ‘Climbkhana Two’](https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/feature-articles/ken-block-china-gymkhana-tguk-a2603-20191120?ref=article_hyperlink) [So a massive truck went swimming in the ocean recently](https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/feature-articles/truck-swim-ocean-a962-20201120?ref=article_hyperlink) [Watch: Ken Block sets the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400’s tires ablaze](https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/feature-articles/ken-block-mustang-mach-e-drift-tguk-a2603-20200728?ref=article_hyperlink) [Watch: Ken Block’s Hoonicorn vs. 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. the McLaren Senna on the drag strip](https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/feature-articles/hoonicorn-mclaren-senna-drag-race-tguk-a2606-20201121?ref=article_hyperlink) [Ken Block’s latest ride, based on the Mustang, is called the Hoonifox](https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/feature-articles/hoonifox-ken-block-tguk-a2606-20200501?ref=article_hyperlink) [Ken Block shreds tires in Vegas with his Audi S1 Hoonitron](https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/feature-articles/ken-block-las-vegas-tguk-a2603-20221104?ref=article_hyperlink) And most importantly, a father and husband. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon.

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 ...

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.”

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.

Block takes Matt LeBlanc on a tour of London using the Hoonicorn Mustang. Madness ensues. The Hoonicorn's last ride. Block bids farewell to his exclusive ...

Still, we have to imagine some of the stunts here might have made him break a sweat. We’re still kind of at a loss for words here, so we’ll let his career on video do the talking. Shame we never got to see him rep the brand again. In fact, we think it was the other way around. His cars weren’t the vehicle for his success, though. The man was a motoring 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.

ARA – David Evans remembers his experiences with the legendary Hoonigan founder.

And it’s what took him to Donegal in Ireland and carried him to Kenya for the Safari in a Porsche 911. His business brain laid the foundations for the fun he would have once he found his way into a rally car. The 2010 and 2011 seasons were Ken’s shot at something approaching a full-on WRC assault. I have a lot to thank him for. I was fortunate enough to witness Gymkhana from inside the car as well. Not when there’s a barge in the bay carrying a Fiesta with a handbrake. Going beyond the cover, I’d turned the first page of Block the book and was captivated. Every one that dropped, simply raised the bar for the next. And the Hoonigan Racing Division did not disappoint. Another chance to regale each other with well-worn tales of a mutual friend called Colin. He never came closer than in the last year. And I loved him for that.

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/).

Block was known for his exciting driving maneuvers and as someone who "never gives up during a race, even if his car is literally on fire."

Block first started making a name for himself in the '90s when he helped create Droors Clothing and DC Shoes, known for providing shoes and clothing for skaters and snowboarders. Block had been riding a snowmobile with a group, but police said "he was alone" when the accident happened. "He was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident." His driving skills reached millions on social media with his Youtube videos, which range from the Gymkhana driving series to videos about various auto elements. And most importantly, a father and husband. Hoonigan Industries confirmed the 55-year-old's death, saying Block died on Monday.

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 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, 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.

Having begun his rallying career in 2005, Block was named Rookie of the Year in the Rally America Championship.

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.

Five-time X Games medalist Ken Block, who co-founded DC Shoes and Hoonigan based in Southern California, died in a snowmobile accident.

So, we had to go fast and risk everything to chase that title right to the end — and this is the behind-the-scenes story of how that all went.” He also was the first American to drive in the World Rally Championship. He was a five-time X Games medalist in RallyCross, was Rally America rookie of the year in 2005, and finished second overall three times. We are saddened to hear of the loss of Kenneth and our hearts are with his family and friends so deeply affected.” “When I grew up skateboarding, I didn’t compete in skateboarding, I just went out and had fun. Block was riding with a group but was alone when the accident occurred,” according to a statement from the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

Ken Block founded sneaker brand DC Shoes and Hoonigan Racing Division. He passed away on Monday in a snowmobile accident.

- He won five X-Games medals and was one of only four Americans to earn points in the World Rally Championship, a global competition run by the FIA. - Block then pivoted to rally car racing, where he became a legend, winning 16 national titles from 2005 to 2014 and founding the Hoonigan Racing Division rally team in 2010. Block made a mark in both rally car racing and the sneaker world.

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. 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. [earned five medals in the X Games](https://www.hooniganracing.com/pages/team) and became one of only four Americans to score points in the World Rally Championship. [The Watasch 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.