Ken Block

[Martin_M]

I don't know much about Ken Block but have heard of him.

Check out this driving through San Francisco!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuDN2bCIyus

[ecsrobin]

Martin_M said:

I don't know much about Ken Block but have heard of him.

Check out this driving through San Francisco!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuDN2bCIyus

I think your a bit behind the times with this one.

[Conian]

leave the OP alone, he only escaped the Amish village this morning

[AlexRS2782]

If only there were a thread for YouTube links

[StottyEvo]

OP I'll fill you in on Ken Block. He co-founded DC Shoes amongst many other great achievements, he then sold the company and started a second career as a racing driver as well as running Hoonigan Industries (which he promotes in his videos) A self made millionaire and general all round great guy who makes amazing videos for our entertainment.

He gets a lot of flack on Pistonheads although I'm not quite sure why. He entered the WRC but hasn't been very successful, his car control is unreal but his racing isn't up there with the best drivers. Despite this he's still giving it a go at the ripe old age of 47.

[Mound Dawg]

StottyEvo said:

He gets a lot of flack on Pistonheads although I'm not quite sure why. He entered the WRC but hasn't been very successful.

Answered your own question there I think.

[vtecyo]

Mound Dawg said:

StottyEvo said:

He gets a lot of flack on Pistonheads although I'm not quite sure why. He entered the WRC but hasn't been very successful.

Answered your own question there I think.

Cos he's not a particularly good driver in the grand scheme of things, he just owns DC Shoes and has a lot of money to play with on marketing projects.

[mybrainhurts]

StottyEvo said:

the ripe old age of 47.

Now, I'm offended....

[DanielSan]

vtecyo said:

Cos he's not a particularly good driver in the grand scheme of things, he just owns DC Shoes and has a lot of money to play with on marketing projects.

I'd say he's a better driver than 99% of people and not many realise how good WRC drivers actually are.

[toerag]

2012 wants it's video back

[Martin_M]

lol now now chaps - if only a few people who haven't seen the video watched and enjoyed it then what's the harm?

I was really impressed with his car control as has been said above, what's stopped him from doing better in the rallying than he has I wonder?

[StottyEvo]

Martin_M said:

what's stopped him from doing better in the rallying than he has I wonder?

I'd liken him to a footballer who's really good at kickups, doesn't make him the best in the Prem league!

[Mound Dawg]

If you look at the video you'll often see loads of tyre marks where he's had umpteen goes at getting the corner right. In rallying you get one go. Get it wrong and you hit the scenery. Hard.

[J4CKO]

Keep your eye out for a chap called Evel Kneivel as well !

[Steve H]

mybrainhurts said:

StottyEvo said:

the ripe old age of 47.

Now, I'm offended....

I think he meant prime age

[Martin_M]

J4CKO said:

Keep your eye out for a chap called Evel Kneivel as well !

who?

[mybrainhurts]

J4CKO said:

Keep your eye out for a chap called Evel Kneivel as well !

And big Ben Clock...

[daytona111r]

vtecyo said:

Mound Dawg said:

StottyEvo said:

He gets a lot of flack on Pistonheads although I'm not quite sure why. He entered the WRC but hasn't been very successful.

Answered your own question there I think.

Cos he's not a particularly good driver in the grand scheme of things, he just owns DC Shoes and has a lot of money to play with on marketing projects.

OR he successfully built a brand and has then decided he needs a new challenge that he loves.

What a negative outlook you have. I bet you are living the dream.

[SteveSteveson]

Martin_M said:

I was really impressed with his car control as has been said above, what's stopped him from doing better in the rallying than he has I wonder?

He built a company and made millions then went racing, rather than being in a cart from the age of 2 paid for by mummy and daddies millions. He may not be the best driver ever, but he is allot better than most millionaire gentleman racers.

I think the real reason allot of people dislike him is he dresses a bit "Bro" and some people don't think people like that should be successful.

[xRIEx]

DanielSan said:

vtecyo said:

Cos he's not a particularly good driver in the grand scheme of things, he just owns DC Shoes and has a lot of money to play with on marketing projects.

I'd say he's a better driver than 99% of people and not many realise how good WRC drivers actually are.

This.

The "grand scheme of things" means the 7 billion or so people on the planet, so I'd make a conservative guess that he's in the top 0.01% (700,000? Pretty safe bet).

Sure, his natural environment is exhibition driver rather than racer; so what? Do these people deride any guitarist who can't shred as fast as Sasan Razgahi?