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Ken Block dead: it's tragedy in the motor world, he was the King of Gymkhana

A snowmobile accident was fatal to Ken Block, American rally driver, but above all famous in the world for the videos of the Gymkhana series, in which he made evolutions to the limit.

The car driver was 55 years old. The fatal accident occurred on the snows of Utah in the United States.

According to the first reconstructions provided by local authorities, around 2 pm on Monday 2 January the snowmobile driven by Ken Block stumbled while facing a steep slope, overturning over the Californian pilot who at that moment seems to have been alone.

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Fatal accident
A snowmobile accident was fatal to Ken Block, rally driver, but above all famous in the world for the videos of the Gymkhana series, in which he made evolutions to the limit of madness. Block, a 55-year-old American, lost his life during an outing near his ranch in Park City, Utah.
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An idol for motor enthusiasts
The American driver won the X-Games, participated in the Dakar, the WRC World Championship and the rallycross World Championship, also racing in Monza. In October, he staged his last Gymkhana with an electric Audi in Las Vegas. But above all famous in the world for the videos of the Gymkhana series, in which he made evolutions to the limit.
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An adrenaline life
A life lived at the height of adrenaline, in homage to his philosophy "Go fast and risk every Thang". From the successes in rallying to the myth created with the videos of the Gymkhana series of 2008, capable of creating a Hollywood format to the role of driver.
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What happened
According to the reconstruction of the accident, Ken Block was traveling a steep slope around 2:00 pm on Monday, December 2, when the snowmobile he was riding overturned and landed on top of him.  He was traveling with a group of friends, but was alone at the time of the accident.
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He had a family
He was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of his injuries. The announcement of the disappearance was made by his team The Hoonigans. He is survived by his wife Lucy and three children.
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Extraordinary skills
With the death of Ken Block, a legend disappears. Last week, Block performed stunts in Idaho on a new, more powerful snowmobile. He even stated that his ability to drive it took him by surprise. But for those who know him well, the memory of his drift will remain indelible.
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