2023 is undoubtedly starting on the wrong foot for the friends and families of the rally car driver and star Ken Block who lost his life on Monday following a severe snowmobile crash in Utah. Police confirmed he died due to the injuries sustained from the crash.
Keep reading for more details about the situation.
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Ken Block’s Death
The superstar who became an internet sensation due to his impressive stunts behind the car wheel passed away on Monday after an accident. His team Hoonigan Racing announced his passing in an official statement on Instagram.
How It Happened
According to official reports from the Sheriff’s office, Block was riding on a steep slope in Utah’s Wasatch County when the snowmobile tumbled and crashed on top of him. He was pronounced dead at the scene from the wounds sustained during the accident; while adding that he was riding in a group but was alone when the unfortunate incident happened.
Block Racing Competition
The star competed for Hoonigan Racing Division, known as Monster World Rally Team. He also co-founded DC Shoe and participated in other sports action competitions like skateboarding, snowboarding, and motocross.
Hoonigan Racing Division had touching words to describe the pro race care driver.
16 Wins! Worthy For A Champ
Block recorded 16 wins and 28 trips to the podium in 60 stars throughout his career as he competed in Rally Races in America from 2005-2014.
He was among the few Americans to ever score points in the World Rally Championship.
Partnership With Audi
Just last year September, the racer announced a partnership with Audi to promote the brand’s electric cars.
Massive Social Media Presence
The 55-year-old has built an impressive social media image in the past few years while gaining millions of followers and subscribers across all platforms who enjoyed watching his sensational videos.
Like Father, Like Daughter
Lia, Block’s 16-year-old daughter, is also a rally car driver and participated in her first competition at age 11 for the Hoonigan Racing Division. Talk about stepping in her dad’s shoes.
One Billion Views On YouTube
Back in 2008, Block posted the first 10 Gymkhana videos on his YouTube account, which featured his stunt driving, drifting, and being creative behind the wheel.
This video has now become one of the most popular in motorsports history, amassing over a billion views and counting.
A Great Friend
Steven Arpin, his teammate in the Nitro RallyCross series, described him to ESPN as a great person who treated his friends like gold and would create opportunities for whoever wanted to put in the work.
