Ken Block has died following a snowmobile accident close to his home in Utah on Monday.
Block’s team Hoonigan Racing confirmed the news late Monday afternoon.
A statement from Hoonigan read:
“It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today.
“Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband.
“He will be incredibly missed.”
One of American rallying’s biggest names, Block had come closer than ever to landing his maiden domestic title in 2022, winning four from eight rounds aboard a Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC.
The 55-year-old was expected to return to the America Rally Association in the coming season.
DirtFish extends its deepest sympathies to Block’s family and many, many friends around the world.
