3 January 2023 at 04:38 Rally driver Ken Block is dead – the Solberg family in mourning The American rally driver Ken Block is dead. The 55-year-old lost his life in a snowmobile accident in Utah. His company Hoonigan Industries reports this on social media. – It is with great sadness that we can confirm that Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident today. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be deeply missed, they write on Instagram. The circumstances surrounding the accident are not known. The rally driver is survived by his wife and three children. Andreas Bakkerud was formerly a teammate of Block in the Hoonigan Racing Division. He is shaken by his friend’s passing: – We texted a few hours ago. I can’t believe you have been taken from us. It is not to be believed. My heart is broken, writes Bakkerud in a post on Facebook. – Ken Block has been a visionary, a pioneer, an inspiration and an icon for me – and many others, says Bakkerud to BA. Petter Solberg and his son Oliver Solberg are also in mourning after the tragedy. – A top driver, a good friend, a family man and an inspiration to millions all over the world. Today is a very sad day, and all our thoughts go to Ken’s wonderful family, writes Petter Solberg on Twitter. – My hero, my friend. You were a true inspiration and I am eternally grateful for the opportunities and help you gave me. All my thoughts are with the family, writes Oliver Solberg on Twitter. Block is also a well-known figure in social media, and was among other things involved in starting up the brand DC Shoes in 1994.
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