Pro rally motorist and previous Top Gear star Ken Block has actually passed away aged 55 following a snowmobile mishap.
Block completed in the World Rally Championship and was called Rally America Rookie of the Year in 2005.
He was presented to a mainstream British tv audience in 2016 when he appeared in an episode of BBC’s Top Gear, driving around London with previous speaker Matt LeBlanc.
Sharing an image of them together on Instagram, the star composed: ‘So distressed by the loss of KenBlock A real skill and buddy taken far prematurely.
‘You will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting you my friend. My condolences to your family.’
Fellow previous host James May likewise paid homage, composing: ‘RIP Ken Block, with thanks for some hilarious days out. Here’ s the airfield wandering piece from years back.’
Paddy McGuinness, who presently hosts the car program together with Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff and Chris Harris, shared a video of Block driving through a commercial landscape.
He stated: ‘I’ ve lost numerous hours seeing the excellent Ken Block’s videos throughout the years.Legend Hoonigan. RIP.’
Block’s group Hoonigan Racing revealed the unfortunate news of his death, stating: ‘Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.’
Meanwhile, the president of Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, stated: ‘I am deeply saddened to discover of the death of my buddy KenBlock An motivation for all of us and a real gentleman of our sport.
‘The @FIA’ s ideas and prayers are with his friends and family at this tough time. RIP @kblock43′
Tanner Foust, who hosted the United States variation of Top Gear, composed: ‘What an incredible person to learn from, battle with and to admire over the last two decades. Ken’ s impact on the automobile world can not be measured.
‘In addition to pioneering a roadmap for the rest people to follow in the marketing of motorsport– Ken Block was, above all else, a dedicated married man.
‘My heart and prayers go out to Lucy and the kids.’
Californian- born Block was an effective business owner, having actually co-founded the sportswear business DC Shoes prior to moving his focus to Hoonigan Industries, a clothes brand name for vehicle lovers.
Block was likewise a You Tube star understood for publishing bold stunts behind the wheel.
He was presented to a mainstream British tv audience in 2016 when he appeared in an episode of BBC’s Top Gear driving around London with star and host Matt LeBlanc.
Block completed second total in Rally America 3 times– in 2006, 2008 and 2013– and completed in the World Rally Championship in between 2007 and 2018.
‘The #WRC family extends its sympathies to the family and friends of motorsport icon Ken Block,’ the WRC-FIA World Rally Championship published on its authorities Twitter account.
Block passed away near Woodland, Utah, with the Sheriff’s Office in Wasatch County stating he was riding on a high slope when the snowmobile overthrew and arrived at top of him.
‘He was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident,’ it stated in a declaration.
The Sheriff’s Office included that Block was riding in a group however was alone when the mishap took place.
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