Ken Block Rides Ford – Fiesta Style Rally Car
Ken Block may have jumped over to American made cars – well at least for now. The man who previously raced Subaru Impreza’s was behind the wheel of a Ford Fiesta Rally car at the 2010 Sno*Drift. Yes, even before Ford sells the Internet-popular new/reborn vehicle on dealership lots, the auto maker is racing its rally style vehicle on a snowy course in Michigan. And behind the wheel of Monster Energy Drink’s #43 is DC Shoes icon Ken Block.
2010’s Sno*Drift is one of the most anticipated rally races of the year. Just when February approaches, and early night/extreme cold begins getting to you, Sno*Drift swoops in at 300 horse power to brighten your day.
Block didn’t make it to the end, unfortunately – his Fiesta suffered suspension issues extreme enough to keep it from crossing that icy finish line. Block did pick up a WIN during Sno*Drift’s first stage, topping off at speeds of almost 110 miles per hour. Remember, turn into the spin! Even though he couldn’t finish, Block had a blast: “Everything started great, which was unexpected with this being my first time really racing the Fiesta. The conditions were really bad, possibly the iciest roads I have ever raced, so my plan was to drive on the conservative side, which I was doing. Then the suspension went after taking a few minor impacts and I was out, just like that. And while obviously disappointed, I am really looking forward to [the rally of the] 100 Acre Wood [in February]. The Fiesta has so much torque and was running so strong; it will be great to see what it can do with proper traction.”
The Source: Jalopnik
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