Ken Block

Ken Block
Block in 2017
BornKenneth Paul Block
(1967-11-21)November 21, 1967[1]
Long Beach, California, U.S.[2]
DiedJanuary 2, 2023(2023-01-02) (aged 55)
Wasatch County, Utah, U.S.
Related to
Lia Block (daughter)
FIA World Rallycross Championship career
Debut season2014
Car number43
Former teamsHoonigan Racing Division
Starts26
Wins0
Podiums2
Best finish9th in 2017
FIA ERX Supercar Championship
Years active2014
Car number43
Former teamsHoonigan Racing Division
Starts1
Wins1
Podiums1
Best finish15th in 2014
Global RallyCross Championship
Years active20112015
Car number43
Former teams
Starts39
Wins6
Podiums12
Best finish2nd in 2014
Rally America
Years active20052010, 20122014
Car number43
Co-driverItaly Alex Gelsomino
Former teams
Starts60
Wins16
Podiums28
Best finish2nd Overall in 2006, 2008, and 2013.
World Rally Championship record
Active years20072008, 20102014, 2018
Co-driverItaly Alex Gelsomino
Teams
Rallies24
Championships0
Rally wins0
Podiums0
Stage wins0
Total points18
First rally2007 Rally México
Last rally2018 Rally Catalunya

Kenneth Paul Block (November 21, 1967 – January 2, 2023) was an American professional rally driver with the Hoonigan Racing Division, formerly known as the Monster World Rally Team. Block was also one of the co-founders of DC Shoes.[3] He also competed in many action sports events, including skateboarding, snowboarding, and motocross.

After selling his ownership of DC Shoes, Block shifted his business focus to Hoonigan Industries, an apparel brand for auto enthusiasts. He was the co-owner and "Head Hoonigan In Charge" (HHIC) at the company before his death in a snowmobile accident in January 2023.[4][5]

  1. ^ Emig, Jeff (October 22, 2001). "Catching Up With DC's Ken Block". Transworld Motocross. Archived from the original on August 25, 2009. Retrieved November 2, 2008.
  2. ^ "10 Fast Facts About Ken Block". April 22, 2021. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Rally driver, DC shoes and Hoonigan founder Ken Block dies on November 21, 1967 due to a snowmobile accident aged 55". The Independent. January 3, 2023. Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Hoonigan founder & DiRT game star Ken Block killed in accident at 55". kakuchopurei.com. January 3, 2023. Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Korecki, Danny (May 18, 2018). "Ken Block Gives a Tour of Hoonigan Racing Division HQ to Show His 'Carcaine' Addiction". The Drive. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.