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Gymkhana Three, Part 2: Missing Something
Producing a follow-up to what is arguably one of the greatest car videos on YouTube is no small feat. Ken Block’s short video simply titled “Gymkhana Practice” (released in 2008) helped create a whole new category of video with its high-speed antics and amazing sound. Within weeks our email box here at Driving Sports was [...]
Block’s Gymkhana Three Lands with a Thud
It was the video that launched a new career for a rally driver relatively unknown outside of the skate fashion world: Ken Block. Simply titled “Gymkhana Practice,” his first driving video ignited a firestorm of emails amongst car enthusiasts. “Incredible driving video!” Was the subject line of a hundred emails to hit our inbox within [...]
Block Rocks for Ford at X Games 16
Finally, some rally love in Ford’s Fiesta ads. In this one, “Rock it like Block,” Ken takes on everyday tasks in his slightly modified Ford Fiesta. The result is predictable, yet a good time none-the-less. Ad made its debut during X Games 16.
Gymkhana Grid, 2011 Ford Fiesta Review
Ken Block introduces a Gymkhana Grid competition. Plus, Ryan flies to San Francisco to test the all-new Ford Fiesta on an autocross course.
Rally America Round 5, Stage vs Stadium Rally
Recap of the winners from Round 5 of the 2010 Rally America Series, Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally. Also, Ryan Douthit has concerns about how this year is shaking out.
Block’s Gymkhana 3 Fiesta Bonus Walkaround
Daylight walkaround of Ken Block’s new Gymkhana 3 Ford Fiesta
Ken Block Gymkhana 3 Fiesta Revealed
Episode #22 – Ken Block’s Gymkhana Fiesta is revealed in San Francisco at the 2011 Ford Fiesta press launch. This new machine puts down 850 horsepower and features the super-wide body treatment.
Extra! Subaru Ice Driving, Block does WRC Mexico
Ryan is sent to Utah for an ice driving refresher with Subaru and Norwegian instructor John Haugland, trainer of Champions. (Vehicle damage is practically guaranteed.) Plus, a recap on Ken Block’s first WRC event in the Monster World Rally Team Ford Focus.
Extra! Porsche 918 Spyder, Rally America Round 2
Porsche’s new 918 concept breaks cover and it’s a stunner. Economy, power, speed all in one wickedly sexy package. Then, we’re off to Missouri where Ken Block is gunning for his fifth straight win at the 100 Acre Wood Rally, Round 2 of the Rally America Championship.
Ken Block Looks for Fifth Win at 100AW Rally
Though he suffered a DNF at the first event of the season, Sno*Drift, Ken Block has never fared well in the season kick-off event. Therefore, it’s with great interest we now look to Round 2 and the 100 Acre Wood Rally (100AW) in Salem, Missouri, to see if Block can make magic happen behind the [...]
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