Ken Block
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. He also competed in many action sports events, including skateboarding, snowboarding, and motocross.
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Block in 2017 | |
| Born | Kenneth Paul Block November 21, 1967 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 2023 (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 | Alex Gelsomino |
| 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 | Alex Gelsomino |
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| 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 |
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.
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