Block is survived by his wife and daughter
Rally car driver and the co-founder of Hoonigan, Ken Block has passed away. The 55-year-old was involved in a snowmobiling accident. As per reports, while going through a steep slope, Block’s vehicle flipped and landed directly on top of him. Block was said to be alone when the incident happened and was declared dead on spot by first responders.
This is how some mornings at my ranch in Utah look this time of year – freshly coated with snow! Luckily we have the Ski-doo sleds, @CanAm Mavericks (one on tracks!) and Defender, and the Kubota machinery to dig us out and keep the property maintained. pic.twitter.com/LXJG1A6yPr
— Ken Block (@kblock43) December 29, 2022
An official statement from Hoonigan says, “It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer, and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.”
Block was a known figure in the international car community, thanks to his Gymkhana video series. He started his career as a professional Rally Car driver in 2005’s Rally America series and later went on to make multiple appearances in World Rally Championship (WRC). Block also participated in the Global Rallycross and FIA World Rallycross Championships.
Back in 2021, Block collaborated with Audi, taking the bespoke S1 e-tron Quattro Hoonitron electric drift car to the Las Vegas strip. Ken is survived by his wife Lucy and daughter Lia, both of whom have raced as part of the Hoonigan team.
Here’s How The Automotive Community Paid Homage:
We’re shocked to hear of Ken Block’s sudden passing and our immediate thoughts are with his family and friends Ken’s work and passion for the sport touched the imaginations of hundreds of millions around the world. He was a creative driving force that helped to redefine our sport pic.twitter.com/wVXRaagcyi
— M-Sport (@MSportLtd) January 3, 2023
Ken Block 1967-2023 RIP
It is with great sadness we learnt of the demise of Ken Block. It was an honour and joy to have him compete in the East African Safari Classic Rally and we were looking forward to his return this year. We are sending our heartfelt condolences to the family pic.twitter.com/e0c2tx6fo4— EastAfricanSC (@EastAfricanSC) January 3, 2023
Tragic news to wake up to this morning. Ken was a pure entertainer and brought rallying to a much bigger audience in America and beyond. RIP Ken Block. pic.twitter.com/aU69Wt7Qju
— Luke Harvey (@LEH_1989) January 3, 2023
