Ken Block
Photo: Mike Tigas from Columbia, MO, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons19

Ken Block

American rally driver (1967–2023)

Kenneth Paul Block (November 21, 1967 – January 2, 2023) was an American professional rally driver, extreme sports racer, and business entrepreneur with the Hoonigan Racing Division, formerly known as the Monster World Rally Team. Block was also one of the co-founders of DC Shoes.2

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Born Nov 21, 1967, died Jan 2, 2023.1

About

He also competed in many action sports events, including skateboarding, snowboarding, and motocross.

After selling his ownership of DC Shoes, Block shifted his business focus to Hoonigan Industries, an apparel brand marketing to auto enthusiasts. He was the co-owner and "Head Hoonigan In Charge" (HHIC) at the company before his death in a snowmobile accident in January 2023.

His daughters, Lia Block, Kira Block, and his son Mika Block are all also racing drivers.

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Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedPalomar College3
  • Date not recordedOrange Glen High School3

Kenneth Paul Block (known by his initials as "KB") was born and raised in Southern California, later San Diego, on November 21, 1967.

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Career

Occupation: motocross, skateboarder, stunt performer, businessperson, YouTuber, rally driver.6

  • Date not recordedFounded DC Shoes4
  • Date not recordedFounded Hoonigan Racing Division5

Personal life

  • BornNov 21, 1967, Long Beach7
  • DiedJan 2, 2023, Wasatch County8 9
  • CitizenshipUnited States10
  • Children311 12

Block was married to wife Lucy Block. His eldest daughter Lia began competing in the American Rally Association in 2022, winning the O2WD Driver's Championship the following year at age 16, before the end of season series, enabling her to enter the final race with her father's legendary Ford Escort RS Cosworth. Earlier in 2023, she would enter the Extreme E series for Carl Cox Motorsport. She became a member of the Williams Driver Academy in November 2023 and was announced to compete in F1 Academy for the 2024 season with ART Grand Prix.

On January 2, 2023, Block died at age 55 in a snowmobile accident near his ranch in Woodland, Utah. The Wasatch County sheriff's department reported that Block had been riding in the Mill Hollow area when his snowmobile upended on a steep slope and landed on top of him. Block was declared dead at the scene of the accident.

Hoonigan confirmed Block's death.

As a mark of respect, the number 43 was permanently retired from the World Rally Championship and the American Rally Association in his honor.

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