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Ken Block's Latest Leisurely Drives... in Fords.
Would love to go for a drive with Ken Block thru Calgary and then a quick drive up to Edmonton for a leisurely drive...even in his ford fiesta. His latest video is pretty cool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_KB...srlzeLtidRIjhY
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01-12-2019, 08:42 PM
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Sweet, thanks for the link 
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01-12-2019, 09:28 PM
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I would love to have that truck!
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01-12-2019, 09:34 PM
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Note to self: never lend Ken Block a car.
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01-12-2019, 09:52 PM
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I wonder what his carbon foot print is...?
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01-13-2019, 09:32 AM
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I wonder what his carbon foot print is...?
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don't worry it's smaller than his rubber footprint
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01-13-2019, 09:41 AM
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FYI.. If you have Amazon Prime, they have the Gymkhana files + the Gymkhana 10 ?? Some binge watching ahead Instead of Oiler games, I'll watch this.
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01-13-2019, 12:04 PM
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Leisurely?LOL
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Cool video. Thanks for sharing.
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01-13-2019, 12:37 PM
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A truck makes everything that much better.
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01-13-2019, 12:45 PM
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Those masonry arch tunnels in Mexico City were beautiful.
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01-13-2019, 02:40 PM
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The stone masonry is nice. Too bad we don't do more of it here.
A couple guys mention Ken's F150 truck. Here's Ken talking about the build. A little long.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGTGtl6gbEQ
I love the sparking rims on the 91 Escort. I read he was driving it just on rims, no rubber. I thought it was just rim inserts.
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01-14-2019, 10:39 AM
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That is nuts!! I wonder how often he doesn't quite thread the needle in those tight manoeuvers.
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01-14-2019, 10:45 AM
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I thought it was just rim inserts.
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Definitely rims inserts. The Prime Video shows them building the rims with inserts.
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01-14-2019, 10:48 AM
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That is nuts!! I wonder how often he doesn't quite thread the needle in those tight manoeuvers.
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Ken is a great driver, but most of these shots took multiple takes, and usually with repairs in between. Not bashing Him at all, it's just reality.
It was interesting watching the Prime shows as Ken was usually the one pushing the envelope, not the producer/or anyone else. Usually it's the other way around.
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I'm shocked
All those shiny Fords, and not a single Pinto in the lineup. 
OT- If you like Ken Block's videos, check out BJ Baldwin's Recoil series on Youtube.
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01-14-2019, 08:26 PM
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Guy has won the lottery of life. Practice driving incredible machines to the edge all the time, get paid large to do it. Dream job!
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01-15-2019, 11:00 AM
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Guy has won the lottery of life. Practice driving incredible machines to the edge all the time, get paid large to do it. Dream job!
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Ken Block is a multi millionaire. He owns DC shoes.
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It is when you walk alone in nature that you discover your strengths and weaknesses. ~ Red Bullets
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01-15-2019, 01:47 PM
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Ken Block is a multi millionaire. He used toown DC shoes.
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Fixed it for you. But yes.. millionaire many times over
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01-18-2021, 04:22 PM
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Gymkhana fans and Hoonigans
Ken Block has passed the Gymkhana series torch to Travis Pastrana and his 862HP Subaru STI.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32I0Qso4sDg
Ken's contract with Ford has expired, now he is a free agent. Expect to see him slinging rubber under other banners in the near future. Wonder if he gets to keep the 1400HP Hoonicorn? 
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