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Ken Block Going Ford And Bringing Monster With Him - ZX3_2NV - 10-17-2009
One of the most significant deals in rally history. That's how news of Ken Block's imminent move to the World Rally Championship is being touted in the motorsport press. And we couldn't agree more.
Now don't get us wrong. We enjoy watching Block's famous antics behind the wheel of his purpose-built Gymkhana Subaru Impreza as much as the next guy. Probably more. But we can't help but feel that the superstar's otherworldly car control skills couldn't be put to better use than pure showboating. And this deal could give him exactly that opportunity, graduating from the relatively low-visibility Rally America series to the top-tier WRC.
Since Subaru, for whom Block competes in the USA, pulled out of the WRC, Ken's been hunting for another ride in the premier series, and reports now indicate that he ââ¬â along with former Subaru driver Chris Atkinson ââ¬â will be driving the 2009-spec Ford Focus WRC for the new Monster Energy Drink World Rally Team (which could, incidentally, go some way towards explaining what the two rally stars were doing behind the wheel of that old Ford Escort). Once the details are hammered out, both Block and Atkinson are expected to start next season in select rounds of the championship before challenging the full calendar the year after, presumably behind the wheel of the new rally-spec Fiesta.
[Source: Autosport, Autoblog]
My quick paint shop photo lol
![[Image: BlockPaintshop.jpg]](http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/Druzx3/BlockPaintshop.jpg)
Ken Block Going Ford And Bringing Monster With Him - Oscar The Grouch - 10-17-2009
Hope he lives up to the Colin McRae standard. :glare:
Ken Block Going Ford And Bringing Monster With Him - Jmountney1 - 10-17-2009
ken block is da man
i have watched him race several times and have met him in person.
Ken Block Going Ford And Bringing Monster With Him - NikiterZTS - 10-17-2009
Good for him.....sometimes change is needed
Ken Block Going Ford And Bringing Monster With Him - Focus man. Focus. - 10-17-2009
NikiterZTS,Oct 16 2009, 02:44 PM Wrote:Good for him.....sometimes change is needed
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This coming from the Ford to Subi convert. When are you switching back? LOL
Ken Block Going Ford And Bringing Monster With Him - NikiterZTS - 10-17-2009
Whenever they bring RS down here :)
Ken Block Going Ford And Bringing Monster With Him - DD1 - 10-18-2009
he founded the most popular shoe company since nike Kids love him always on tv
Good move by Ford
Ken Block Going Ford And Bringing Monster With Him - FocusGuy7476 - 10-20-2009
guess that he got tired of Travis beating him in Rally America. Its good move on both parties, Ford has a quick car and Block is an amazing driver, same with Atkinson.