Ken Block

“It's with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today,” Hoonigan Racing Division said on its web page. “ ...

Block was an action sports star who co-founded the skateboard brand DC Shoes in 1994 and began his rally-driving career when the company was sold 10 years later. The sheriff’s office said Block was alone when the accident occurred. US rally driver and YouTube star Ken Block was killed when the snowmobile he was riding overturned on a steep slope in Utah, his racing team and US media reported Monday.

Following in tragic snowmobile accident in the mountains of Utah, reports confirmed that the former 'Gymkhana' star succumbed to his injuries. He was 55.

The series of videos garnered millions of views on YouTube and was even featured in BBC’s hugely popular show, [Top Gear.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mj59) The rally star would go on to make ten volumes of the show and to this day they hold a mythical place in the hearts of motorsports fans. It was a relationship that would bring Block’s name to the forefront of rallying in the United States. Though his association with Hoonigan Racing Division was initially one of driver and team, Block’s involvement with the brand would shift gears as years past with the driver eventually becoming part of its management team. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of the injuries that he sustained in the accident. It is understood, that Block was traversing a steep slope in the mountains of Utah’s Wasatch County at around 2:00 p.m. [ in photos/videos ](https://twitter.com/kblock43/status/1606383476113960960)- performing stunts on a new and more powerful snowmobile.

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.

Ken Block, creator of the 'Gymkhana' YouTube series, has died aged 55.

Block also appeared on the BBC’s Top Gear and in EA racing games, along with featuring opposite [Idris Elba](https://deadline.com/tag/idris-elba/) in short-lived streamer Quibi’s [ Elba vs, Block](https://deadline.com/2019/06/idris-elba-car-stunt-series-quibi-ken-block-1202632227/) competition format. And most importantly, a father and husband. Block’s clothing company Hoonigan Industries confirmed the news on Instagram following reports, stating: “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon.

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 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.

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.

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.

US rally driver and YouTube star Ken Block has died after the snowmobile he was riding overturned on a steep slope in Utah.

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.

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.

Ken Block, the rally driver famous for his spectacular productions based on incredible stunts at the wheel of different vehicles, has died at the age of 55 ...

The spectacular video has almost six million views. And most importantly, a father and husband. "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon.

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.

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.