Rally icon Ken Block’s heartbreaking put up to social media simply hours earlier than he was killed in a horror accident has been revealed.
Block was killed in a snowmobile crash aged 55 in Utah, his rally workforce, the Hoonigan Racing Division, confirmed on Tuesday (AEDT).
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Nevertheless, simply hours earlier than the accident, Block posted about his daughter Lia, a teenage racing celebrity.
Block posted a earlier than and after image of Lia subsequent to a 1985 Audi Quattro she had bought and executed up herself.
“The 4th and remaining episode of my 16-year-old daughter Lia shopping for, tearing down, rebuilding and now driving her ’85 Audi Ur Quattro can be stay at 8am PST tomorrow on my YouTube channel,” Block posted simply hours earlier than his dying. .
“Will her newly-refinished classic Audi lastly do a donut?? Or will this previous automotive break within the try? Tune in to search out out.”
Many followers flocked to the feedback part of the put up to share tributes and condolences to Block’s household.
His daughter Lia is but to touch upon the tragedy.
In the meantime, the Hoonigan Racing Division, described Block as a ‘visionary’, after they confirmed his passing on Tuesday.
“It is with our deepest regrets that we are able to affirm that Ken Block handed away in a snowmobile accident at the moment,” an announcement posted to Instagram learn.
“Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And, most significantly, a father and husband.
“He can be extremely missed.
“Please respect the household’s privateness right now whereas they grieve.”
Along with his storied rally profession, the American was additionally one of many co-founders of DC Sneakers.
He had since bought his share in DC Sneakers, which has grow to be a worldwide staple, and shifted his focus to Hoonigan Industries, the place he was the co-owner – also referred to as the ‘Head Hoonigan In Cost’.
Block died on the scene after being crushed by his snowmobile following a crash, based on the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Workplace.
“On January 2, 2023 at roughly 2 pm, the Wasatch County 911 Middle obtained a name reporting a snowmobile accident within the Mill Hole space,” the assertion started.
“Search and Rescue, together with regulation enforcement from Wasatch County Sheriff’s Workplace, Utah State Parks and the US Forest Service responded.
“The driving force, Kenneth Block, a 55-year-old male out of Park Metropolis, Utah, was using a snowmobile on a steep slope when the snowmobile overturned, touchdown on high of him. He was pronounced deceased on the scene from accidents sustained within the accident.
“Mr Block was using with a bunch however was alone when the accident occurred.
“The State Medical Examiner’s Workplace will decide the official reason for dying.
“We’re saddened to listen to of the lack of Kenneth and our hearts are together with his household and buddies so deeply affected. We thank all of our first responders for his or her continued service.”
Block is survived by his spouse Lucy, their 16-year-old daughter Lia and two youthful kids.
Block had solely lately been on household holidays within the snow, the place he shared household images on Instagram.
“Merry Christmas from the Blocks, from Baldface Lodge!” he wrote, simply 5 days in the past.
“From the wonderful snow, to the unimaginable hospitality of Jeff Pensiero and his household, to watching Jamie Lynn scale the rafters to put in the star on the tree, to watching my children get higher and higher at shredding… it was an epic vacation journey.
“Hope you all had an amazing vacation!”
Block competed in X Video games rally occasions earlier than transitioning to the elite World Rally Championship and World Rallycross Championship.
He turned a world sensation when he started his Gymkhana sequence of movies capturing daring rally drives across the streets of San Francisco, airports and extra.
He additionally appeared a number of instances on the favored automotive present Prime Gear.
Over his profession, Block had additionally competed in different motion sports activities like skateboarding, snowboarding and motocross.
Australian Supercars workforce Tickford Racing joined the motorsport world in mourning Block.
“We’re deeply saddened to be taught of the passing of Ken Block, a peerless ambassador for motorsport and good friend of fellow racers the world over,” Tickford stated.
“Epic driver, final automotive man, true legend. We lengthen our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
