Worlds Best Driver?

[mattsmusic]

Not sure if you guys have seen this video but I'm pretty sure the driver has got to be one of the best out there!

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TshFWSsrn8&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/media]

 

[forexx4]

Holy *&!#
That was insane!!!!!

 

[V10 PWRD]

Reminds me of my daily commute.

 

[Kala]

All of the Ken Block videos are great...

I really like the ride along video... oh the look of horror

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3obxPwn6QE[/media]

 

[supraking85]

you say worlds ebst driver, but these are all set up and practiced, and probably not shot in one take.
he isnt doing too well in the wrc

 

[mattsmusic]

Ha... That one is awesome too!

All of the Ken Block videos are great...

I really like the ride along video... oh the look of horror

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3obxPwn6QE[/media]

 

[BolsOut]

Good Stuff

 

[Viper ACR]

Incredible video , some of the stunts look like fun . But I would have to agree that its not done all in one sequence .

 

[white out]

Ken Block is a great driver. . . and business man.

Nick

 

[supraking85]

http://www.youtube.com/v/4v1sz7CbfVs?fs=1&hl=en_GB

http://www.youtube.com/v/Ir4mD8o071U?fs=1&hl=en_GB

http://www.youtube.com/v/iwxEDeq1nFs?fs=1&hl=en_GB

there are more but i got bored

edit* sorry cant work out how to embed them?

 

[RTTTTed]

Some good screaming in that second one. Love seeing a pretty girl screaming in ecstacy...

 

[eucharistos]

a lot of good interior, driving shots

anyone know anything about the car

i thought he drove subaru's

also looks like a 6 speed in that ford

thanks for posting the vid

 

[SnakeBitten]

you say worlds ebst driver, but these are all set up and practiced, and probably not shot in one take.
he isnt doing too well in the wrc

Um thats pretty obvious as you can plainly see the skid marks and circles from prior runs on the ground before this was even shot. Anyone would need to practice this. Dont know why that disqualifies Ken Block as being one of the best car control guys around. Put Schumacher or Hamilton in that car and it will take them more than one try to do it right too. The guy is a great driver period. All the drivers in FIA, Le Mans, F1, Nascar, SCCA racing associations etc all have practice sessions and they are some of the best drivers in the world and their type of driving is nothing like this. So why the knock on Block having to practice?

Every forum Ive seen where Ken Block is brought up there is always some that have to point out he isnt THAT good because of blah this and blah that. Lots of great drivers didnt do well in some racing venues like Montoya in F1, Perry[Stig] in F1, Block in WRC and Danica Patrick in.....um.....everythingAight the last one was obviously a joke but you get what Im saying. Give credit where credit is due. Dude is one of the best at this if not the best. Havent seen anyone else step up and do better so far. Not really getting at you specifically Supraking its just I always see guys knocking him down for no logical reason.

 

[2000_Black_RT10]

I actually favor an older gentleman Russ Swift for driving accuracy and control, he did the stunt work for The Italian Job, I got a chance to see him in Gaydon, England.

Lots of good videos on Youtube of Russ in action.. Still enjoy watching Ken Block videos.

 

[aries]

Damn, great vids!!!! One take or 20 takes, that does not take away from that mans driving skills. Awesome, just plain awesome!!!!

 

[Camfab]

Damn, great vids!!!! One take or 20 takes, that does not take away from that mans driving skills. Awesome, just plain awesome!!!!

I agree

 

[GTS Dean]

Ken Block has been competing in WRC this year and has been getting schooled by the absolute Master - Sebastien Loeb. Loeb has won the WRC many times, along with the ROC multiple times.

 

[IEATVETS]

Me and Kenny go back a long ways, I taught him everything he knows!

 

[eucharistos]

Me and Kenny go back a long ways, I taught him everything he knows!

i'm glad you are passing on what i taught you

 

[2000_Black_RT10]

Ken Block has been competing in WRC this year and has been getting schooled by the absolute Master - Sebastien Loeb. Loeb has won the WRC many times, along with the ROC multiple times.

Hollywood style footage, take after take with the obvious trial evidence of tire marks, seeking the best shot and wrapping it up in a sequence with the drama of a high hp tire roasting car.. what's there not to like.. I still like Russ Swift for the showmanship and precision driving stunts.

WRC... big fan of the drivers, especially the Finnish ones since that's my roots.... Loeb from France has the best record to date, can't argue with that, probably one of the best drivers in the the world. WRC drivers are a wild breed, very talented and a little nuts... and many of them can surely rip a good clip of tire burning action. Ken Block's videos are surely a bit exciting for many in North America, WRC is not so popular here, but I'd look forward to WRC coming to NA.

 

[TrackAire]

At the 2009 SEMA show, it was almost impossible to get close enough to Ken when he was at the Subaru booth for a picture...very popular guy with the 20 something crowd.

I guess we know where Mr. Block stands on politics....the "Obama can't Gymkhana" sticker on the Segway was priceless

Obviously Ken can drive and I do appreciate the high quality video and photography they put into the projects....wish more would do this type of car entertainment for us.

Cheers,
George

 

[RTTTTed]

I don't think drifting is really high on my list of "best driving" skills. I admit it takes skill, but I don't know when I'd be rich enough to afford a few sets of tires to burn off in an afternoon.

... but if someone sponsores me - that definitely looks like fun.

Last set of tires cost me almost $2,400 once they got installed on my car.

Ted

 

[VIPER GTSR 91]

Kuno Witmer eat your heart out. That is awesome.

 

[Coloviper]

Great stuff! Is this what they teach us to do at Viper days?

 

[triplexotica]

I can do that! BLINDFOLDED!