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Hard to believe but Hoonigan Racing Division figurehead, gymkhana legend and rally driver Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident on Monday. The sad news was announced by the Hoonigan Racing Division on social media. Ken Block was only 55 years old. "We deeply regret that Ken Block passed away today in a snowmobile accident. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And, most importantly, father and husband. He is sorely missed. Please respect the family's privacy while they mournThe company announced the sad news on Instagram. According to the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office, "At approximately 2:2023 p.m. on January 14.00, XNUMX, the Wasatch County Emergency Services Center received a call reporting a snowmobile accident in the Mill Hollow area. Search and rescue and law enforcement from the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office, Utah State Parks and the US Forest Service responded."
Ken Block passed away
"The driver, Kenneth Block, a 55-year-old man from Park City, Utah, was riding his snowmobile down a steep incline when the sled overturned and landed on him. He died at the scene of the injuries he sustained in the accident.""Mr. Block was driving with a group but was traveling alone when the accident happened. The official cause of death will be determined by the state coroner.""We are deeply saddened by the loss of Kenneth and our hearts go out to his family and friends who are deeply saddened. We would like to thank all our first aiders for their tireless commitment.We all know Ken Block thanks to his numerous, spectacular drift videos, which have received over 500 million views so far.
Block popularized the Gymkhana sport
The gymkhana sport only became really popular thanks to Block, who was also one of the first to recognize the potential of social media and became an influencer for car enthusiasts. Since then there have been many collaborations with car manufacturers such as Subaru, Ford and most recently with Audi and Porsche. And Block was also successful in professional rallying. He was runner-up in the American Rally Championship three times and clinched 16 victories in the process. Many more successes in other rallies such as the Global Rallycross Championship made the Petrolhead one of the figureheads of the sport. Ken Block is survived by three children and his wife Lucy. RIP KENNETH!
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