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Ken Block
American rally driver (1967–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named Ken Block, see Ken Block (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Ken Buck.
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.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Ken Block | |
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![]() Block in 2017 | |
Born | Kenneth Paul Block (1967-11-21)November 21, 1967[1] Long Beach, California, U.S.[2] |
Died | January 2, 2023(2023-01-02) (aged 55) Wasatch County, Utah, U.S. |
Related to | Lia Block (daughter)
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FIA World Rallycross Championship career | |
Debut season | 2014 |
Car number | 43 |
Former teams | Hoonigan Racing Division |
Starts | 26 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 2 |
Best finish | 9th in 2017 |
FIA ERX Supercar Championship | |
Years active | 2014 |
Car number | 43 |
Former teams | Hoonigan Racing Division |
Starts | 1 |
Wins | 1 |
Podiums | 1 |
Best finish | 15th in 2014 |
Global RallyCross Championship | |
Years active | 2011–2015 |
Car number | 43 |
Former teams | |
Starts | 39 |
Wins | 6 |
Podiums | 12 |
Best finish | 2nd in 2014 |
Rally America | |
Years active | 2005–2010, 2012–2014 |
Car number | 43 |
Co-driver | ![]() |
Former teams | |
Starts | 60 |
Wins | 16 |
Podiums | 28 |
Best finish | 2nd Overall in 2006, 2008, and 2013. |
World Rally Championship record | |
Active years | 2007–2008, 2010–2014, 2018 |
Co-driver | ![]() |
Teams | |
Rallies | 24 |
Championships | 0 |
Rally wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Stage wins | 0 |
Total points | 18 |
First rally | 2007 Rally México |
Last rally | 2018 Rally Catalunya |
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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]