Ken Block's Monster World Rally Team is go!

American rally star Ken Block will compete in the World Rally Championship in 2010 and 2011 as part of the newly formed 'Monster World Rally Team', backed by the American energy drink company and Ford.

Block is a seasoned competitor in the Rally America national series, and has tackled a handful of WRC rallies in the Group N class, however he is best known around the globe for his wildly successful viral internet videos featuring his stunt driving expertise in a rally car.

A statement from the Monster World Rally Team confirmed Block, 42, will compete in 'selected rounds' of this year's championship with an emphasis on 'developing his ability for a successful future in the WRC'. His move to the WRC is a historic one - and makes him the first American to enter the WRC as part of a multi-year programme.

“Racing in the World Rally Championship has always been a dream of mine but I’d still be dreaming if I promised podiums in the near future,” said Block. “I will be going head-to head with the greatest drivers on the planet. And sure, I will be giving it my all but my main objective for 2010 is to develop into a competitive driver for 2011 and beyond.”

 

I wish him the best. And hoping his presence in WRC will encourage Ford to offer a WRC replica/RS-spec Focus or Fiesta to the US market.

 

If anything, his using a Ford at the X-Games would get them to bring us something nice. Most people in the US don't know what WRC is. But anyway, this is great news!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ48NQjouoE

I love those videos. He is definitely an amazing driver, hope he does well.

 

Can't wait to see him behind a Ford!

 

That dude is a sick driver!

 

The one where he's on Top Gear is one of my favorites.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kJOapkOEEc&NR=1

 

wow that was amazing never seen the whole video before Cool !

 

Whoever posted that video (qoolguy) doesn't know the difference between Jeremy Clarkson and James May.

Cool video, though.

 

Capt. slow's bug eyes as he makes that jump are priceless!

 

http://jalopnik.com/5456977/ken-bloc...nstrously-cool

Video . . darn cool!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8lSb...layer_embedded

 

So he's going to be driving a Fiesta? Not a Focus?

 

Both, Focus RS in WRC.

 

I'm heading up to Sno*Drift this weekend. Should be interesting.

 

Have to laugh at the haters' comments on YT. Just how well did Subaru do in WRC compared to Ford last season? That's right. Hope he does well enough to silence the critics and become a contender.

 

He dropped out of the Sno*Drift early with suspension failure, before I even got there.

 

Darn!! Did you have a good time anyway?

 

It was a good time anyway. Much bigger crowds than the last time I was there. I think credit (or blame) for that goes to Pastrana, Block, Mirra, and Nitro Circus. Pastrana ended up winning despite driving with a broken collarbone.

They've added a SuperSpecial stage in a gravel pit that's a whole lot more spectator-friendly than the regular stages.

 

Highlights:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jutm...BB1468&index=3