Gymkhana legend Ken Block passes away

lifeat100k · 3rd January 2023, 13:50

This is such a tragic news! Shocked and really sad. Ken Block was a magician with cars. What amazing control! The way he drove and the way he spoke was very cool. Was hooked on to watching all his videos. Used to wait for his Gymkhana stuff. Showed his videos to my friends just to see them getting astonished by Block's skills. Edge of the seats stuff! Followed his rallying career when he raced in the WRC. Last year he missed the American Rally Association championship by a whisker. Hoped he could get it this year. Was also looking forward to see what he would be able to do in his new partnership with Audi. He had so much more to contribute. Thank you for all those thrilling moments. Rest in Peace Ken Block. Godspeed. May god give strength to his family.

century · 3rd January 2023, 13:51

A very sad news indeed. Rest in peace

HammerHead · 3rd January 2023, 15:15

RIP dude!

This video of his was my party trick for non car guys and they loved it!

https://youtu.be/lFF2bkiHNVQ

iamahunter · 3rd January 2023, 15:46

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Originally Posted by HammerHead

RIP dude!

This video of his was my party trick for non car guys and they loved it!

https://Youtu.be/lFF2bkiHNVQ

Same film, but the Director's cut Slo-Mo of the it was something that I really fell in love with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6lROYxoEZY

May God Bless the departed Soul.

achagamreddy · 3rd January 2023, 16:27

Such a great tragedy

He is a great inspiration and real entertainer. My 67 year old dad, me and my 7 year and 4 year old sons watch his rally videos together.

"We truly miss you Sir and you will live in our hearts. You are a true legend."
God give strength to his family.

kiku007 · 3rd January 2023, 16:34

Gone too soon.

Rest in peace Mr.HOONIGAN.

My favorite.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuDN2bCIyus

Michael Schumacher, Colin McRae, Paul Walker and now Ken Block. Just doing what they love in their personal time and suddenly something happens that changes everything for their families. Cruel.

Edit: The below video was from two weeks ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2-OMgQmRow

yatesh.92 · 3rd January 2023, 18:08

Absolutely shocking news

. Just got to know from Black Rhino alloy wheels’ Instagram story.

Rest in peace champ!!! Condolences to the family.

dragracer567 · 3rd January 2023, 18:17

This was really shocking! Ken Block is an automotive legend and the only person I recognize from gymkhana.

Rest in peace!

He really knew how to do city tours

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrGgg34RuYo

Mat095 · 3rd January 2023, 18:45

A Tragic start to the year for the automobile lovers throughout the world.

I’ll always remember the stunts he performed in that beast of a Ford Fiesta at Gymkhana, Rest in Peace.

ergon_9700 · 3rd January 2023, 19:10

His death is quite shocking. We ended last year with a sad note with the death of the great Pele (I know he is not related to cars and bikes but his impact cannot be ignored) and this year with this man.

Such a tragedy. Loved his videos especially the one in Top Gear where he takes Matt LeBlanc in his 69 Hoonicorn Mustang on a tour of London

https://youtu.be/PrqYohBV58o

Also Need for Speed fans had a chance to interact with him in Need For Speed 2015.

GodSpeed to his family.

uditsharma01 · 3rd January 2023, 19:31

Absolutely shocked and gutted to hear about his demise. Grown up watching him doing those astonishing drifts. That Ford series had always made me stick to screen watching him. A legend! Tribute to you and thoughts with family.

Turbohead · 3rd January 2023, 19:53

RIP Ken Block! Your videos were the perfect antidote for depression.

Moto$apien · 3rd January 2023, 22:25

Damn! a very sad loss. Escaped so many dangers just to fall at hands of a freak accident.

You lived a Adventure Full LIFE Ken

, Strength and Peace to the grieving family.

Jeroen · 3rd January 2023, 22:41

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Originally Posted by Vid6639

Top gear had featured him for the first time on his Gymkhana series in 2009 and ever since I never missed a single one.

James May: Kenny from the Block.

Absolutely brilliant driving and photography/filming!

It was the first time I heard about him watching this TopGear episode. I have been a fan of him ever since.

Very sad ending of somebody so young and full of energy and talent.

Jeroen

Herschey · 4th January 2023, 00:31

Just watched a couple of his videos on 1st while celebrating new year and now this tragic news; it somehow just doesn't feel real.

Godspeed Superstar!

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lifeat100k BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KL Posts: 26 Thanked: 14 Times	Re: Gymkhana legend Ken Block passes away This is such a tragic news! Shocked and really sad. Ken Block was a magician with cars. What amazing control! The way he drove and the way he spoke was very cool. Was hooked on to watching all his videos. Used to wait for his Gymkhana stuff. Showed his videos to my friends just to see them getting astonished by Block's skills. Edge of the seats stuff! Followed his rallying career when he raced in the WRC. Last year he missed the American Rally Association championship by a whisker. Hoped he could get it this year. Was also looking forward to see what he would be able to do in his new partnership with Audi. He had so much more to contribute. Thank you for all those thrilling moments. Rest in Peace Ken Block. Godspeed. May god give strength to his family.
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century BHPian Join Date: May 2022 Location: Bareilly Posts: 50 Thanked: 179 Times	Re: Gymkhana legend Ken Block passes away A very sad news indeed. Rest in peace
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achagamreddy Newbie Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 6 Thanked: 40 Times	Re: Gymkhana legend Ken Block passes away Such a great tragedy He is a great inspiration and real entertainer. My 67 year old dad, me and my 7 year and 4 year old sons watch his rally videos together. "We truly miss you Sir and you will live in our hearts. You are a true legend." God give strength to his family.
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yatesh.92 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Pune Posts: 108 Thanked: 204 Times	Re: Gymkhana legend Ken Block passes away Absolutely shocking news . Just got to know from Black Rhino alloy wheels’ Instagram story. Rest in peace champ!!! Condolences to the family.
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Mat095 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Delhi-NCR Posts: 139 Thanked: 284 Times View My Garage	Re: Gymkhana legend Ken Block passes away A Tragic start to the year for the automobile lovers throughout the world. I’ll always remember the stunts he performed in that beast of a Ford Fiesta at Gymkhana, Rest in Peace.
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uditsharma01 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 60 Thanked: 142 Times	Re: Gymkhana legend Ken Block passes away Absolutely shocked and gutted to hear about his demise. Grown up watching him doing those astonishing drifts. That Ford series had always made me stick to screen watching him. A legend! Tribute to you and thoughts with family.
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3rd January 2023, 19:53	#27
Turbohead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,421 Thanked: 6,097 Times	Re: Gymkhana legend Ken Block passes away RIP Ken Block! Your videos were the perfect antidote for depression.
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Moto$apien BHPian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 255 Thanked: 1,234 Times	Re: Gymkhana legend Ken Block passes away Damn! a very sad loss. Escaped so many dangers just to fall at hands of a freak accident. You lived a Adventure Full LIFE Ken , Strength and Peace to the grieving family.
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Herschey BHPian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Delhi Posts: 157 Thanked: 482 Times	Re: Gymkhana legend Ken Block passes away Just watched a couple of his videos on 1st while celebrating new year and now this tragic news; it somehow just doesn't feel real. Godspeed Superstar!
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