RALLY automobile driving champ, Ken Block, has died on the age of 55 after a snowmobile accident.
His workforce, Honnigan Racing Division, shared the information of his demise saying “he will probably be extremely missed.”
“Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most significantly, a father and husband,” the workforce mentioned in an announcement.
The motion sports activities star was at his ranch in Utah, sharing footage of the snow-covered state on Instagram early Monday morning.
One among his latest posts exhibits a number of snowmobiles blanketed in snow.
Block mentioned within the caption: “That is how some mornings at my ranch in Utah look this time of 12 months – freshly coated with snow!”
It is unclear how the accident occurred or what Block’s explanation for demise was but.
Block turned one of the well-known Rally automobile drivers on this planet after he began competing in 2005.
He landed Rookie of the 12 months in his first season within the Rally America Championship.
The rally automobile star made many general wins and podium appearances.
Block additionally competed in motocross, skateboarding, and different motion sports activities.
Block was recognized to British followers after showing in two episodes of High Gear.
Within the first, he starred alongside James Might as ‘Captain Gradual’ partnered with him in his Subaru for a rally stage round Inyokern Airport in California.
And within the second he was challenged by Jeremy Clarkson to drive a three-wheeled Reliant Robin across the take a look at observe – however he rolled it on the first nook and escaped unhurt.
He co-founded the skating style model DC Sneakers in 1994 along with his enterprise companion Damon Manner.
Ken leaves behind his spouse Lucy and his daughter Lia, 16, – who can also be a driver.
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