Hoonigan Co-Founder And Professional Rally Driver Ken Block Dies At 55

In the pantheon of rally car drivers or even in general automotive icons, Ken Block has a pedestal right up at the front. The Gymkhana star and Hoonigan co-founder is one of the most reputed and loved people in the community. But sadly, on January 2, reports came in of his demise following a mishap while snowmobiling in Northern Utah.

 

 

 

 

 

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The rally star, aged 55, was reportedly out on a day of snowmobiling with his friends; and while going up a steep slope, his vehicle flipped, landing directly on top of him. At the instance, Ken was alone, but his group was able to find him and place a call to 911 (call for help). Unfortunately, he was declared dead on the spot.

This comes as a dazed shock as Ken was a hugely inspirational figure for the whole car community. His Gymkhana videos were entertaining and awe-inspiring, while his Hoonigan brand which is known to come out with some outlandish builds provided him wheels for his hooliganism. The latter isn’t just a front for supplying cars but also a shop for apparel and even car parts and accessories.

For the uninitiated, the Gymkhana videos offered a playing ground for Ken, where he used to close off a public space and go absolutely full-send in his outlandish builds, making for some awesome (to say the least) content for us to consume. The guy was such a legend that Audi offered him a bespoke S1 Hoonitran for him to go berserk in. And so he did, and that too around Las Vegas!

 

 

 

 

 

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While the whole automotive community is lamenting over his demise, we too pass on our sincere regards and thank him for everything that he’s built and done. You’re a legend, Ken Block, and you won’t be forgotten. 

In the memory of this iconic motorsport legend here is a collection of all his maddest action from the Gymkhana series. Rest in peace star!