Posted Oct 29th 2009 10:40AM
Damn, that was slow. Was this a stock car or something? After watching Hervonen and Loeb last night, watching this was like being drunk; slow. I love Ken Block as much as the next guy, but he's not going to see which way the others went when he hits WRC. They're just in another league those guys.
October 30 2009 at 10:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySeems we all agree Block has a big hill to climb.
@jonnybimmer... Patrick in F1... nearly chocked on my spit... someone actually thought she'd do well there? Notta chance in hell, she can barely whine her way through an low level Cart or IRL or whatever they are calling that hash brown of a series now.
I think a younger Robby Gordon could have been groomed for WRC. But, alas, he seems to shot himself in the foot a lot.
Like F1, WRC, Moto GP you have to live it, there!
@haas599... "Nicky has done well on the Ducati"? Huh? When was this? Casey came back from a 3 race layoff and kicked his a$$, big time, sadly. The only thing Nicky should do is get a different ride and see if he still has it.
Ben Spies is amazing for sure, We'll see if indeed he is as good as he looks.
Ken is a gifted driver, but he has a tall, tall mountain to climb before he hopes to be competitive in Europe. It's not just Loeb who is fast over there... Hirvonen, Latvalla, Sordo, the list goes on and on... They are immensely talented, familiar with the conditions and terrain in Europe, not to mention they all have multiple seasons competing at the highest level. Watch some Loeb and Hirvonen doing the Finland WRC and they will make this video look pedestrian.
October 29 2009 at 4:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI don't know; i've seen faster footage in decade and a half old Markus Grönholm onboards. Don't get me wrong ! I still liked it, but I feel like I'm being asked to form a McNabb opinion of this run.
Special Stage 5 -– Concord Pond Run? Never heard of it.
Blocks a great driver who's having fun building up his skills, but this is just a hobby for him. An adrenaline fix.
He runs DC shoes here in Carlsbad. I used to do design work for them.
Firstly, I respect Block's driving. Ethough I regard Gitten Jr. as the #1 American drifter (or Foust, seeing that he's been winning more) and the constant talk about how Block "IS THE BEST DRIVER/DRIFTER EVAR!!!" makes me want to write him off as over-hyped, I must admit the guy does have skills. I was hoping he'd go to the Race of Champions in China rather than that ex-motocrosser. I'd actually like to see him go head to head against Solberg before throwing him into WRC. I guess I'm saying that I don't see him beating Leob anytime soon if at all, but adding him to the roster would make the season more interesting and hopefully give the Speed channel an excuse to show rallying, or at least some footage outside some American car shop. And also, at least Block in WRC makes a lot more sense than some other propositions, like Patrick in F1. Thank goodness that was abandoned.
October 29 2009 at 12:47 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHe showed up to a local rally (Ontario Rally Series i think) a friend of mine was pit crewing at and Block ditched it on the second corner.
October 29 2009 at 12:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply2008 PWRC Championship standing results:
45th Ken Block
Highest finish looks like a 13th
and remember:
Rally America = High School at best
PWRC = Minor League
WRC = Pro
"what happens when Block meets Loeb next year?"
Really? C'mon now, you just look out of touch and amatuer with that question Autoblog.
I'm sure he's great but that video was a bit boring compared to the likes of this.. and this was in the 80s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiBoP7tcG_s
As much as I enjoyed this clip it's certain Block is not going to stack up in the WRC
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