{"id":208757,"date":"2023-01-03T12:27:56","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T11:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=208757"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:12:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:12:41","slug":"ken-block-dies-snowmobile-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/ken-block-dies-snowmobile-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Legendary motorsport master, Ken Block, dies from a snowmobile accident"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are few people in the world today that don\u2019t know Ken Block, young and middle-aged. All three generations have heard his name at some point in their lives, known for his illustrious racing career<\/a>. It is with the utmost sadness and a tear in my eye that I inform you of Ken Block\u2019s passing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m pretty sure you\u2019ve seen the news already on social media, but this is my obituary for an amazing human being. I first heard about Ken Block when I was racing Gymkhana events<\/strong> on Dirt 3<\/a>. I was a bit slow on the uptake, though, as many others had known for many years by then. I\u2019ve seen his face in local motorsport and car magazines several times. To say the man was a legend is putting it mildly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most adrenaline-fueled fanatics followed Ken Block\u2019s career. For most of us, he stood out on the rally tracks as one of the most phenomenal racers. It went beyond vehicles and drifting, though. He had a DC Shoes company he started in 1994, and he co-founded Hoonigan Industries<\/a>. The latter is a media business that has a keen focus on young drivers and racers<\/strong>, helping them step into this fast-paced world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s not forget his influence on the world of motorsport racing<\/strong>. Besides the Dirt franchise, it was also featured in other games, such as Forza<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not much is known about Ken Block\u2019s death at this point. Hoonigan\u2019s statement on Instagram simply states that he died in a snowmobile accident<\/strong>, so we\u2019ll wait to hear if there\u2019s more news. Our hearts and condolences go out to his wife, Lucy, and his three amazing daughters. One of them, Lia, and Lucy have been by his side, often competing with him on the track. It\u2019s so wonderful to see the family enjoying a passionate hobby together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other snow-related news, Jeremy Renner<\/strong> (we call him Hawkeye) is in critical condition <\/strong>at the moment. Two days ago, he was taken to hospital after a severe storm hit his home at Lake Tahoe. He was plowing snow when the incident happened, but we\u2019re waiting on more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lake Tahoe snowfall is no joke #WinterWonderland<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6LBG9DsLAU<\/a><\/p>— Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) December 12, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>