From wrc.com
American rally star Ken Block will compete in the World Rally Championship in 2010 and 2011 as part of the newly formed 'Monster World Rally Team', backed by the American energy drink company and Ford.
Block is a seasoned competitor in the Rally America national series, and has tackled a handful of WRC rallies in the Group N class, however he is best known around the globe for his wildly successful viral Internet videos featuring his stunt driving expertise in a rally car.
A statement from the Monster World Rally Team confirmed Block, 42, will compete in 'selected rounds' of this year's championship with an emphasis on 'developing his ability for a successful future in the WRC'. His move to the WRC is a historic one - and makes him the first American to enter the WRC as part of a multi-year programme.
Block will be driving a Focus RS WRC prepared by M-Sport, the company responsible for handling Ford’s World Rally programme.
In addition to his WRC programme, Block will continue to compete in the Rally America series, as well as in X-Games XVI, in another Ford - a Fiesta prepared by Olsbergs MSE.
The Monster World Rally Team developed as a result of Ken Block’s existing relationship with the energy drink company.
The skateboard footwear company Block co-founded, DC Shoes, will also support the team, along with the video game title, Dirt2, in which Block had a starring role.
photo:Ford
American rally star Ken Block will compete in the World Rally Championship in 2010 and 2011 as part of the newly formed 'Monster World Rally Team', backed by the American energy drink company and Ford.
Block is a seasoned competitor in the Rally America national series, and has tackled a handful of WRC rallies in the Group N class, however he is best known around the globe for his wildly successful viral Internet videos featuring his stunt driving expertise in a rally car.
A statement from the Monster World Rally Team confirmed Block, 42, will compete in 'selected rounds' of this year's championship with an emphasis on 'developing his ability for a successful future in the WRC'. His move to the WRC is a historic one - and makes him the first American to enter the WRC as part of a multi-year programme.
Block will be driving a Focus RS WRC prepared by M-Sport, the company responsible for handling Ford’s World Rally programme.
In addition to his WRC programme, Block will continue to compete in the Rally America series, as well as in X-Games XVI, in another Ford - a Fiesta prepared by Olsbergs MSE.
The Monster World Rally Team developed as a result of Ken Block’s existing relationship with the energy drink company.
The skateboard footwear company Block co-founded, DC Shoes, will also support the team, along with the video game title, Dirt2, in which Block had a starring role.
photo:Ford