If there was one thing the late Ken Block made famous, it was gymkhana.
No, not the equestrian event. The art of sliding a car around some obstacles in the fastest and coolest way possible.
Whether it was through his YouTube videos or the competitive Gymkhana Grid events that he co-founded, Ken Block was the undisputed master.
Gymkhana Grid hasn’t run since 2019, but this fall it is returning with a series of events in the US in a bid to remember Ken and what he did best.
Announced via a 24/7 livestream hosted on the Hoonigan YouTube channel as part of what it is calling 4/3 day – a reference to Ken’s race number of #43 – Hoonigan lifers Brian Scotto and Ron Zaras are among those planning to take part in the event.
A petition has also been launched to officially make April 3 ‘4 3 Day’ so that Ken’s legacy can be remembered in a “meaningful and lasting way”.
The petition can be viewed and signed here, while anyone wishing to watch plenty of behind-the-scenes and even unseen Block content can watch the 24/7 livestream here.
More details of the relaunched Gymkhana Grid are expected to be released soon.
