Professional rally driver and YouTube star Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident, his Hoonigan Racing team announced. He was 55.
“Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband,” Hoonigan Racing said in a statement. “He will be incredibly missed. Please respect the family’s privacy at this time while they grieve.” The accident occurred at 2 p.m. when Block was riding a snowmobile down a steep slope in Wasatch County, Utah, according to the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office.
” Before embarking on his rally driving career, Block co-founded sportswear company DC Shoes in 1994, which went on to become one of the most recognizable skateboarding apparel brands in the world. He began rallying in 2005 and two years later made his debut on the FIA World Rally Championship circuit in Mexico. He started 25 WRC events and won five X Games medals in RallyCross between 2006 and 2015.
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