Who was Ken Block?

Ken Block was a professional rally driver who won several awards across the world.

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He also became an internet sensation doing daring stunts behind wheels.

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He died aged 55 years after a snowmobile accident in Utah, Arizona in the US.

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Ken Block began his pro rally career 17 years ago, in 2005.

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He was named Rookie of the Year in the Rally America Championship the same year.

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He completed the world rally championship and won several rallycross medals at the X Games.

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He was also a YouTube sensation, featuring him driving on dangerous tracks.

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Videos of Ken Block’s stunt behind wheels raked up millions of views on Youtube.

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It was his daredevil stunt that probably cost his life during a ski vacation.

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Block was riding on a steep slope when the snowmobile landed on top of him.

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