Ken Block

Driver Profile: Ken Block
DOB: November 21, 1967
Residence: Rancho Santa Fe, California
Car: #43 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI

Ken Block has only been driving rally cars for a short amount of time, but his list of accomplishments read like that of a seasoned pro. In 2005, Block's first year of rallying, he was aptly named Rally America's Rookie of the Year. As his career continued, Block's speed and skill behind the wheel became apparent and he was signed by Subaru Rally Team USA in 2006. From there he went on to take Bronze at X Games 12 in Los Angeles, and 2nd overall in the 2006 Rally America National Championship. In 2007 he had another strong year, winning the Silver Medal at the X Games 13 Rally and finishing 3rd Overall in the Rally America National Championship. In just over three years Block has amassed 19 podiums and 8 overall victories.

Block has gained worldwide notoriety for his exploits outside of rally competition, having successfully jumped his rally car 171ft for Discovery Channel's popular "Stunt Junkies" show in 2006. Then in 2007, for a segment in DC Shoes best selling Mtn. Lab DVD series, Block slid and jumped his rally car in the snow with pro-snowboarders at New Zealand's SnowPark. The session resulted in an epic Snowboarder Magazine cover shot featuring Block jumping his rally car alongside a pro-snowboarder, plus an amazing video sequence that was included in the closing of the DVD.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Silver Medal - X Games 13 (2007)
- Bronze Medal - X Games 12 (2006)- "2005 Rally America Rookie of The Year"
- 18 podiums and 7 Overall Rally Wins
- Winner: 40 Under 40 Awards, Sports Business Journal 2005
- One of the most influential people (#17) in Sports Business Journal 2004
- Ad Age's Marketing 50 in 2004
- One of the Fast 50 in Fast Company Magazine, 2004

HOBBIES
- Motocross, Snowboarding, Skateboarding
- Marketing and brand direction
- Footwear design and development
- Amateur photography
- Graphic design