Resurfaced Video of Late Rally Car Legend Ken Block Shows His Miraculous Performance on Three Wheels

Published 09/26/2023, 8:00 AM EDT

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The world of motorsports abounds in hair-raising and thrilling experiences, with cars racing at soaring speeds through the tracks. However, the World Championship race witnessed Ken Block’s supremacy in the field of motorsports. Ken invaded the World Rally Championship (WRC) in the year 2010 and continued his raid within the sport.   

Still today, Block stands as the stalwart for his daring stunts and incredible driving skills. The captured video serves as evidence of his power of determination and perseverance that led car racing to the pinnacle of adventure. 

The inception of Ken’s career in rally

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At the beginning of the enthralling chapter in his motorsports career, he collaborated with the Monster World Rally Team. Beyond racing, Ken’s participation was not just a spectacle as he continued to invest himself in pushing boundaries to accomplish the best of his performance.  

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In one of his interviews after the 2018 RallyRACC Catalunya-Rally de España, Ken said to The Checkered Flag, “The goal is to get out there, drive as fast as I can, but to bring it home clean and just have a great time. The rest of the top teams have almost two full years racing this car and can fully exploit all of the aero work that these new cars now feature, but I simply don’t have the comfort level to lean into it on the high-speed corners and blindly trust it yet. And that’s ok!” A recent video reposted from the archives on Instagram shows Ken’s unforgettable 3-wheel drive.

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A lesson of perseverance

Ken Block reached the crowning point of his career during the WRC 2014 that took place in Catalunya, Spain. While he was on his way to lock his position among the top-ten finishers, his fate took a tragic turn. During the last leap of the race, Ken’s car suffered a tire puncture, an acute disaster at the crucial moment. However, he refused to allow this mishap to shatter his dreams, and Block continued the race, defying all the challenges that came in his way by navigating with only three wheels. 

Despite the impaired racing car, Block’s resilience and grit enabled him to secure the 12th position in the race. This act illustrates that challenges and hindrances are an integral part of life. It is the conviction and stubbornness that determines the true champions during these demanding spans of life. However, the world of motorsports lost one of its prized possessions when Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident.  

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In his short but significant span of life, Ken Block’s legacy will continue to live through his breathtaking stunts and viral videos. His name will forever be associated with his refusal to disintegrate during a crisis and for his unwavering pursuit of excellence, leaving a lasting impression in the hearts of racing enthusiasts.  

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Soheli Tarafdar

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Soheli Tarafdar is a fresh Sports Viral Moments writer at EssentiallySports. With a postgraduate degree from Calcutta University, her academic foundation has been a cornerstone in her journey as a writer. Specializing in literature during her studies, she embarked on a writing career that initially led her to explore academic content creation.
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Akash Pandhare