Professional rally driver and Hoonigan co-founder Ken Block was killed in a snowmobile accident on Monday, the social media accounts of Hoonigan confirmed. Hoonigan.
Ken Block
Ken Block, a prolific figure in the automotive community, was 55 years old. Co-founder of DC shoeshe moved into the world of rallying and quickly made a name for himself, developing the Hoonigan brand and creating the much-loved video series Gymkhana.
“It is with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away today in a snowmobile accident,” a statement from Hoonigan read. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And more importantly, a father and a husband.”
When he wasn’t driving Audi electric stunt cars or Porsche race cars, Block spent his time practicing various winter sports, including snowboarding, driving all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiling.
Ken Block leaves behind his wife, Lucy, and three children.