Ken Block
Birth Name:
Kenneth Paul Block
Birth Place:
Long Beach, California, United States
Profession
Producer
Fast Facts
- Has won five medals in the X Games during his career, including a silver at the Barcelona RallyCross in 2013
- Was named Rookie of the Year in the Rally America Championship in 2005
- Is one of only four Americans to have ever scored points in the World Rally Championship
- Began his rally racing career in 2005 with the Vermont SportsCar team
- Created the viral video series Gymkhana, which showcase his driving talents
- Best known as a professional rally car driver for the Hoonigan Racing Division
- Formed the Monster World Rally Team, which later became the Hoonigan Racing Division, and signed with Ford in 2010 in order to race in the World Rally Championship
- Has also founded clothing companies like Eightball Clothing, Droors Clothing, and DC Shoes