Where is Ken Block now?
Hoonigan Racing DivisionKen Block / Current teamThe Hoonigan Racing Division is a motor racing team that competes in the American Rally Association fielding a Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC car for Ken Block. The team previously competed in the World Rally Championship, Global RallyCross Championship, FIA World Rallycross Championship and Rally America. Wikipedia
Where did Ken Block get his money?
He is an action sports enthusiast and a rally driver with the Hoonigan Racing Division. Block has built his financial portfolio as a professional rally driver, but the majority of his wealth came from D.C. Shoes, where he was a co-founder and the company’s Chief Brand Officer.
Who sponsors Ken Block now?
The man who popularized gymkhana is moving away from the blue oval in favor of the four rings. Yes, Ken Block is officially working with Audi. It is important to point out that the 53-year old rally driver will be working with Audi on the future of the company’s electric mobility.
When did Ken Block sell DC?
2004
After he sold DC Shoes to Quiksilver in 2004 for $88 million in cash and stock, many industry insiders wondered what Block, the brand’s co-founder, would do next. He had an impressive track record already, with years of marketing and sales experience.
Who is Ken Block’s wife?
Lucy BlockKen Block / Wife
Who built Hoonicorn?
The car was designed by Block and fellow Monster Energy driver Vaughn Gittin Jr. and his RTR tuning brand. Autosport Dynamics in North Carolina built the “Ford.” It’s called the Hoonicorn, and it seems to indicate that, yes, Block probably makes some money in his line of work.
What does DC Shoes stand for?
Droors Clothing
DC originally stood for “Droors Clothing”, but since the sale of Droors Clothing, DC no longer has ties to Droors and is simply DC Shoes, Inc. On March 8, 2004, DC Shoes was acquired by Quiksilver in an $87 million transaction.