KEN BLOCK TALKS 2013 HOONIGAN RACING DIVISION SCHEDULE AND ALL-NEW LIVERY
KEN BLOCK TALKS 2013 HOONIGAN RACING DIVISION SCHEDULE AND ALL-NEW LIVERY
Kicking off 2013 with a brand new race team and global headquarters, Hoonigan Racing Division’s Ken Block is off to a big start this year. So, to better inform everyone about what he's going to be up to this season and what events he'll be partaking in, Hoonigan Racing Division decided it'd be best to let fans hear it directly from the man himself, the Chief Hoon, Ken Block. Below, Block goes into detail on everything from how he came up with his all-new team look to what he hopes to accomplish in 2013.
The Hoonigan Racing Division 2013 Livery: “I’m stoked on how this livery and overall team aesthetic has turned out this year. With the name change to Hoonigan Racing Division, we wanted to take the look in a slightly different direction, one that has been inspired by my love of 80s and early 90s skateboarding graphics, as well as Miami Vice-era offshore powerboats and a dash of hair metal and old school hip hop mixed in for good measure. Much like we did in our years as MWRT, we’re continuing to try and lead and innovate in the motorsports marketing arena with this livery.”
2013 overall: “Once again, I’m trying to fit in as much driving as possible for 2013. Unlike most drivers who only compete in one series, I’m very fortunate to be able to race in so many different disciplines. Between competing in X Games, GRC, Rally America, Gymkhana GRID and WRC, It’s going to be an awesome year. I can’t wait to get it started.”
Global X Games: “X Games has always been one of my favorite events of the season, so I’m hyped that this year it is going global with four international stops. Now Los Angeles isn’t my only chance at taking the gold, there will also be Brazil, Spain and Germany. I think the worldwide fans are really going to enjoy the opportunity to go see what X Games is all about up close and personal.”
Global RallyCross: “Last year was my rookie season in GRC. I learned a lot and had some amazing qualifying times. I even managed to dominate the final event of the season until my car caught fire! So, with a season’s worth of experience now under my belt, and a car that has now had a year of rallycross development, I’m feeling really confident about entering the 2013 GRC season and going after the title. I think I’ve got the experience and the car to get it done this year.”
Rally America Championship: “I’m pleased to say that I’ll be campaigning the full Rally America Championship this year. In 2012 I made it out to two events and won both, as well as winning a Canadian rally. I’m confident that my team has built a highly capable car and that the experiences that myself and my co-driver, Alex Gelsomino, have gained doing WRC events the past few seasons really help us when it comes to making our pace notes for the races. My goal for the year is to win the championship, plain and simple.”
WRC: “For me it’s great to continue racing in the World Rally Championship. Last year I competed in three events and in two of them I finished within the top ten and scored points [the third event would have ended with a top 10 finish also, but ended in a mechanical DNF on the final day]. I really enjoy being able to stay somewhat competitive in WRC, despite only competing part-time and not being able to log any testing in the car prior to the actual events. Hopefully I’ll be running a similar amount of WRC events in 2013.”
Gymkhana GRID: “Monster Energy came in last year and got behind my Gymkhana GRID series in a big way. They ran a five-event European series and all of the fans and participants that came out really enjoyed the racing format. In fact, the feedback was so strong that they’re looking to expand it even further this year, so I’m looking forward to going back over and competing in GRID once again. We’re also going to try and investigate the possibility of bringing GRID back to America in 2013 as well.”
Octane Academy 2: “Ford had great success with Octane Academy last year. So much so that the second season has been picked up by NBC Sports for 2013. We’re changing up the format a bit and focusing a lot more on actual driving challenges, getting the contestants more seat time and really showcasing just what the cars can do with the proper training behind the wheel. It’s going to be a lot of fun to make, I can’t wait to get started.”
Gymkhana: “I’m working on a very special Gymkhana project with DC for 2013. I can’t comment too much on it at this point, but we’re taking a very different approach to it for this year. That’s all I’m going to say right now!”
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So, that means late entry at Sno*Drift?
:D
I'd love to get a wallpaper version of this
GYMKHANA 6 !
Me too ! I am with Bazzy on this one ! Make the pictures available for download !
Sno Drift?!!!
Are you coming back to México this year?
Wish we would get an update on Dirt 3 with this color scheme! Beautiful Ken!
Nope...Alex just posted a snow covered pic on FB...they are testing in Michigan this week!
Come to mexico!
Come to mexico!
welcome in south of france !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YEAAAAH X-Games at Foz do Iguaçu, my city! I'm making a Subaru 2006 by HPI with Ken Block Gymkhana Livery, it will be crazy!
Will Ken be in Wales at any point this year? Let me know via twitter please :)
Proper man. You are a hero. I would appreciate input on how you got to your driving ability. And also what it would take to work on your race team. Thank you. (Wallpaper would be amazing)
So You are welcome in germany.hope we See us there!!
Glad to hear your doing the whole rally-america championship. I'll be at 100 acre wood this year again. Beautiful Car. looking forward to seeing you again.
Beautiful car, best livery so far! Loving the colours! Come back to GoodWood festval of Speed :D
Dirt showdown ;)
Hopefuly you´ll race WRC Rally Guanajuato Mexico!!
Love the cars!!!
Ron - Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013 - Be there its gonna be awesome 20th Anniversary and that!
Yes. totally agree with u Scott
hey ken i like your new gymkhana/rally car it looks sik.
the new car for 2013 is mutch better than 2012 edition!!.
サイコー！じゃん！
Hallo Ken mein Sohn Dominik ist ein grosser Fan von dir und er hat heute seinen 8 Geburtstag. Zu seinem Glück fehlt im noch ein Autogramm von dir. Er möchte so werden wie du und so rennen fahren.dank nochmal
mexico please!!!!!!
I love you ... KEN BLOCK ^^;;
why not in Dubai
hello, my name is David Caldart I was born in 1987 and live in Conegliano - Treviso Italy and I'm a fan of yours. I have a small factory set-up race cars (rally) that I prepare myself. There are also pilot and participated in rallies in Italy and I ran with the bike within 600 superstock in World SBK. I wanted to ask if I can use your number 43 for the graphics of my workshop (factory) and also eventuamente "monster"
if I have an e-mail I send some photos of the car and the truck and the factory
I thank you for what you authorize me and I salute you
David Caldart
loves your cars
i'm your biggest fan when i was younger i grew up with dirt and offroad racing and your My hero man
This year seems real legit. Great job Ken!
Each year has been so robust with problems and successes and learning experiences and human experienes that a year is a lifetime at Apple. So this has been ten lifetimes.
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Dirt 4!
what is your opinion of DirtFish rally school out of WA?
Wowwwww......Keren (Cool) your Cars and you.!!!!
I love your style of drift!!! ken
Ken, you are my HERO!
I would love for you to come to Trinidad, W.I., where I live
p.s. Ken, John Powell, who now races in WRC, is from Trinidad!
I agree, jason
Hey Ken, awesome graphics on the cars for this season. Will you be at Rally Wales GB this year and also Goodwood too? will you be brining the Gymkhana cars along aswell. Everyone in Wales would love to see you there with the cars that have made you so very famous!! Safe driving and keep on entertaining us from all the Hoonigans in Wales!
i think this is really a great new for the racing well i really like the car racing i always interested in car racing.
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I wonder when there there will be an event in Dubai. Id love to meet KEN BLOCK. Hes ma favorite.
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