Starting from “Dust 2” in 2009, Ken Block appeared in racing games for the first time, and then he and his modified racing cars have gradually become regulars in major racing games.
According to various sources, on January 2, the famous racing driver Ken Block had an accident while driving a snowmobile and unfortunately passed away at the age of 55.
Compared with his original name, domestic fans will affectionately call this legendary driver “Uncle Brick”, and what is associated with this name are all kinds of amazing stunt racing shots.
Ken Block is more known as a stunt driver than as a racing driver. Although he has participated in many competitions, Ken Block is not the kind of person who always stands on the top of the podium. Compared with many top racers, his track record is not impressive. What makes him famous in the racing arena is his The pursuit of extreme activities such as “drag racing”.
For example, his early work “Gymkhana 2”, this 2009 video can be said to be his famous work, and it can be regarded as a classic in the eyes of people who love stunt racing. In this video, Ken
Block’s driving skills can be said to be extremely wild, with uninterrupted obstacle drifting and extreme shots of blood. If someone asks if there is a real “Initial D”, Ken Block’s series of videos may be the closest answer.
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And just like in “Initial D”, it was not a luxury car that helped Fujiwara Takumi defeat the GTR, and Ken Block’s car was not a top-notch sports car, but a personalized modification of some more friendly vehicles.
There are also sections of “playing” with top sports cars
Relying on his passion for car modification, Ken block established Hoonigan, an exclusive brand. The cars made by Hoonigan are often full of tension in appearance, and show a sense of unrestrained wildness in style.
1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR
Therefore, even if you are not a racing enthusiast, as long as you have played some well-known racing games, Ken Block and his racing cars will definitely not be unfamiliar. The big “Magic Claw” energy drink LOGO and Hoonigan’s license plate are highly recognizable.
Starting from “Dust 2” in 2009, Ken Block appeared in racing games for the first time, and then he and his modified racing cars have gradually become regulars in major racing games.
The promotional image of “Dust 3”, using Ken’s modified Ford Fiesta GYM3
In “Need for Speed” in 2015, Ken Block became one of the five BOSS characters, which is also a recognition of him as an icon of racing culture.
The one that appeared with it was the aforementioned modified Ford Mustang. After completing all the related tasks, the player can own this “performance monster” that has undergone crazy modification.
In the “Forza Motorsport: Horizon” series, players can still see these familiar modified cars. In terms of visual style, they can recognize where these cars come from at a glance.
Ken Block’s enthusiasm for extreme sports is not limited to “drag racing”. Items such as skateboarding and skiing are his hobbies, and his Youtube channel still maintains frequent updates.
In November last year, Ken Block just announced his comeback at Bilibili
After knowing the news of Ken Block’s death, people all over the world paid tribute to the legendary driver and commemorated the “artist” in the field of extreme racing.
Many players also expressed their respect in their own way
Perhaps this will will continue, full of fanatical pursuit of the “limit”, leading players and drivers to continue to pursue their own “speed and passion”.
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