Ken Block arrives in WRC

American Ken Block will take part in the 2010 World Rally Championship with his own Monster World Rally Team, which will enter a Ford Focus RS WRC. This commitment marks the arrival of a great international star in the WRC!

Published on 06/01/2010 à 18:26

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Ken Block will probably never be World Champion. On the other hand, he can bring all his aura to the WRC. The creator of the DC Shoes brand is a worthy ambassador of the word “Entertainment” in the United States.

His exploits have even received worldwide attention in recent months. The hero of Gymkhanas and the video game Dirt 2 will come and compete with the best drivers of rally. And it will be spectacular!

“Racing in the World Rally Championship has always been one of my dreams,” admits Ken. “And I must say that I would still be dreaming if I talked about podiums in the near future when I will face the best drivers on the planet. »

Ken Block knows his potential and plans progression over several years: “I'm going to give everything but my goal in 2010 is to become a competitive driver for 2011 and after? »

Le programme est soutenu par Monster Energy et Ford. Sa Focus RS WRC sera préparée par M-Sport : « Je suis très heureux de piloter une Ford. Depuis les années 70 avec les Escort puis les RS200 Groupe B, maintenant les Focus et plus tard les Fiesta, Ford possède une grande histoire dans la catégorie. Je ne pouvais pas être plus heureux de faire partie de cet héritage. »

Ken Block will be the first American to compete in a WRC season since the creation of the championship. He will also compete in the US National Championship and the X-Games with a Ford Fiesta prepared by Olsberg MSE.