The famous racing driver and YouTuber died in a snowmobile accident at the age of 55. Ken Block (Ken Block).
The Hoonigan Racing team announced the sad news in an Instagram post: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm that Ken Block has died today in a snowmobile accident. He was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. But above all, he was a father and a husband. He will be greatly missed.”
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The accident occurred in Wasatch County, Utah, USA. According to local police, Blok was riding a snowmobile up a steep slope when the car overturned and pinned him down. The unfortunate 55-year-old man died instantly.
Starting his rallying career in 2005, Kenneth Paul Block (that was his full name) was named the American Rally Championship Rookie of the Year.
He became even more famous for his YouTube video series Gymkhana, where he performed incredible stunts, drove dangerous tracks and performed dangerous stunts in obstacle courses.
The American racer was also the co-founder of DC Shoes, a well-known clothing and footwear brand.
Source: Kathimerini
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