Ken Block is a professional race car driver and businessman best known as the co-founder of the skateboarding brand DC Shoes.
His career began in the mid-2000s when he competed in famous racing events, receiving many awards for his driving skills.
However, Block gained wider global recognition for his Gymkhana video series, in which he performed spectacular driving stunts that went viral on YouTube.
In addition to motorsports, Block is also heavily involved in the action sports community, competing in snowboarding, skateboarding and motocross.
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- Full name: Kenneth Paul Block
- Date of birth: November 21, 1967
- Age: 55 (at the time of death in 2023)
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Long Beach, California, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Professional Rally Driver, Businessman
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Lucy Block
- Children: Block Lia
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: White
- Net worth: 100 million USD
Early life and education
Ken Block, 55 years old at the time of his death in 2023, was born on November 21, 1967 in Long Beach, California. He grew up immersed in California’s thriving skateboarding and snowboarding culture.
These early experiences laid the foundation for his later success as a businessman and motorsports star. In 1994, Block co-founded DC Shoes with Damon Way, which quickly became a leading skateboarding brand. His educational background, school details and early academic career are not widely recorded.
Personal life
Ken Block is married to Lucy Block and they have one child, a daughter named Lia Block. The couple had a close relationship and Block often joined his family in his professional ventures, especially when his daughter Lia began following in his footsteps by participating in motorsport.
Ken Block largely keeps his personal life private. While he is in the spotlight for his business and gathering activities, his family life remains out of public scrutiny.
Career
Ken Block began his motorsport career in 2005 when he began racing rally cars with Vermont SportsCar, driving a Subaru WRX STI. Block quickly made a name for himself with top-place finishes in Rally America events and in his first season he won the Rally America Rookie of the Year award.
He then moved on to compete in the X Games, earning podium spots and showing off his skills to a wider audience. Block’s career was further solidified by his viral Gymkhana series, where he performed extreme stunts on modified cars.
The videos have garnered millions of views online, making him a social media sensation. In addition to rallying, Block also competes in the World Rally Championship (WRC) and the Global Rally Championship, driving for the Monster World Racing Team.
prize
- Rally America Rookie of the Year (2005)
- Multiple X Games medals (including silver and bronze in 2006 and 2007)
- Multiple podium finishes in Rally America and Global Rallycross.
Net worth
Ken Block’s estimated net worth is $100 million. Block’s wealth largely comes from his motorsports ventures, his viral Gymkhana video series, and his business success as co-founder of DC Shoes.
His involvement in action sports and motorsports helped him build a diverse financial portfolio, contributing to his wealth.
Death
Ken Block tragically passed away on January 2, 2023, in a snowmobile accident near his ranch in Utah. He was 55 years old. The accident occurred when Block was walking on a steep slope and the snowmobile overturned and fell on top of him.
His death is a significant loss to the motorsports and action sports communities, who mourn the loss of a legend whose influence spanned decades.
Social Media
- Instagram: @kblock43
- Twitter: @kblock43
Cinema
- Gymkhana 2: Commercial information
- Gymkhana 3: The ultimate playground
- Gymkhana 4: Hollywood Supermarket
- Gymkhana 5: The ultimate urban playground
