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  • čas přidán 17. 12. 2009
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    Rallying and stunt-driving legend Ken Block joins James May on a rather quiet airfield in California. Quiet that is until he turns the airfield into a playground and shows off his Sabaru-sliding skills against dirt-biking champion Ricky Carmichael!
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  • @shaft3285
    @shaft3285 Před rokem +1617

    Rest In Peace, Kenny. Ken is a huge reason I love cars and motor sport.

    • @vac1376
      @vac1376 Před rokem +27

      glad I wasnt the only one that came here after hearing about him die.

    • @SMEGTACULAR
      @SMEGTACULAR Před rokem +13

      Same I had to come pay the respects

    • @macrae241
      @macrae241 Před rokem +17

      I had to come watch these old videos too to pay respects. Glad I’m in good company

    • @ATi1300Ramiro
      @ATi1300Ramiro Před rokem +12

      I still can’t believe it:( May he rest in peace. What a fuckin’ legend.

    • @DearHalo_lover
      @DearHalo_lover Před rokem +2

      Absolute shocker to hear the news still

  • @syahminorizan8064
    @syahminorizan8064 Před rokem +458

    RIP Ken Block. You were a great legend. Race on in heaven, brother.

    • @DemonFox26
      @DemonFox26 Před rokem +6

      Absolutely broken hearted… Been watching this dude for decades… RIP brother

    • @Kenny-tc6rg
      @Kenny-tc6rg Před rokem +1

      Not to be a prick but he is a legend, now so more than I life as he can never be recreated. RIP Kenny BBB (Big Balls Block)

  • @Rafa-qj4if
    @Rafa-qj4if Před rokem +525

    Rest in peace Kenny 🙏

  • @KasbashPlays
    @KasbashPlays Před rokem +256

    This was the episode that introduced me to Ken and his gymkhanas. We’ve lost another legend. Thanks for the memories, man.

    • @gaboronem8615
      @gaboronem8615 Před rokem +1

      Same that's why I'm here

    • @CiderHead
      @CiderHead Před rokem +1

      Same here mate. Can't believe he's gone rest in peace brother

    • @yut7774
      @yut7774 Před rokem +1

      Same for me

    • @JamesSarino
      @JamesSarino Před rokem +2

      Ditto. This is what started for me as well. Still stunned that Ken Block is gone. Thoughts to his family, can't imagine how they are coping.

  • @ashwilliams6256
    @ashwilliams6256 Před 4 lety +786

    Watching this now it’s so odd seeing how different ken block looks

  • @alishanmao
    @alishanmao Před 8 lety +281

    No wonder this guy is a legend for such driving style

  • @KP-tm6fv
    @KP-tm6fv Před 7 lety +428

    0:34 FaceTube 😂 Gotta love old-fashioned May

  • @sandersassen
    @sandersassen Před rokem +221

    I've been watching Ken Block videos all day, haven't got much work done to be honest, and this could well be one of my favorites. Where polite Englishmen meet the raw talent of Ken for the 1st time. God speed Ken, thank you for everything!

  • @TPBX225
    @TPBX225 Před 9 lety +566

    Anyone else love the way a rally car sounds over gravel?

  • @rishirajeev6156
    @rishirajeev6156 Před rokem +170

    I saw ken block for the first time when this video came out and it is very sad to hear that ken is not there anymore.💔But his legacy will never be forgotten. RIP. #KB43

  • @mysticstrikeforce5957
    @mysticstrikeforce5957 Před 9 lety +757

    I want to see Ken block vs the Stig.

    • @Trappedby2Pac
      @Trappedby2Pac Před 9 lety +13

      ever watched rallycross?

    • @bradleyherdman
      @bradleyherdman Před 9 lety

      ***** it doesn't matter how much it cost its about power luck and skill.

    • @TheSFMCreators
      @TheSFMCreators Před 9 lety +14

      ***** You aren't really acting adult-like are you?

    • @Ali-je4nv
      @Ali-je4nv Před 9 lety +11

      ***** 13 years old? i think you're a 13 year old looking to stir up some hate and call people kid when in fact you are one. I believe this because of the constant loling and the gay joke

    • @elytheteddybear2026
      @elytheteddybear2026 Před 9 lety

      MysticStrike ForceSSJ3 you got those words out of my mouth 5 months ago

  • @Endi7b
    @Endi7b Před rokem +147

    Watching him drive was something else. Rest in peace Ken.

  • @dardwyr
    @dardwyr Před rokem +73

    RIP Kenny! This video back in the day introduced me to a legend!

  • @MrRec6
    @MrRec6 Před 9 lety +464

    Some say that he entered the Global Rallycross Championship just because it looked like fun, and that his car's range is measured in miles per tire. All we know is, he's The Hoonigan.

  • @chad_the_stud
    @chad_the_stud Před 10 lety +245

    that scene is incredible. car, plane and bike. on the air

    • @mbirth
      @mbirth Před 9 lety +17

      The TopGear camera team at work. I start to suspect they're also doing his Gymkhana videos …

  • @alexri09
    @alexri09 Před rokem +51

    RIP Ken Block. Can't believe it. Thanks for the memories and the carnage throughout the years. Fly high big man 💙

  • @dan-5678
    @dan-5678 Před 6 lety +61

    6:28 The PERFECT landing, butter smooth.

  • @DowzerWTP72
    @DowzerWTP72 Před 5 lety +55

    Almost 10 years old now, and it still gives me the shivers when the GOAT comes out of nowhere! I wish I was still riding Motorcross; miss it so so much!!

  • @mpa1931
    @mpa1931 Před rokem +59

    This video was my first exposure to Ken Block, can't believe he's gone RIP

  • @g00b3r7
    @g00b3r7 Před rokem +42

    I lived at Edwards AFB when this was shot, about an hour away. A bunch of us Subaru guys caught wind of it and went up there. Though we couldn't get in to see it, it was a neat little pilgrimage.
    It's a tragedy he's gone. Colin, Ken, Travis and countless others helped bring Subaru, rallying and Gymkhana to the masses for the states in the mid oughts. He will be sorely missed.

    • @rockzs74r
      @rockzs74r Před rokem +2

      It's only a Jokes but Travis might wanted to switch brand considering what happened to other Subaru Legends. Richard Burns as well

  • @BTMTooka
    @BTMTooka Před rokem +36

    Seeing this as a kid I wanted to be just like him. Rest in peace Ken ❤

  • @mikedelaney4055
    @mikedelaney4055 Před rokem +12

    6:11 is what I'll always remember you for, Mr. Block. Thanks for the inspiration. RIP.

  • @myar4931
    @myar4931 Před 8 lety +84

    The shot of the wheel locking up for the split second at 2:30...oh god, it's little things like that that make racing so amazing.

  • @jp_0118
    @jp_0118 Před rokem +10

    RIP KB - man was the stuff of legends

  • @cstambenny
    @cstambenny Před 9 lety +503

    0:30 how to get a account on Facetube or Youbook?

  • @adamgearing8296
    @adamgearing8296 Před rokem +17

    RIP Ken Block, I never forgot this segment, the shot of them jumping in front of the plane in perfect sync is insane.

    • @Mypenisissmallbut
      @Mypenisissmallbut Před 7 měsíci

      Shot is so beastttt whoever suggested that deserves a bonus. Wonder how many tries it took

  • @user-qn8fk2mf5t
    @user-qn8fk2mf5t Před 8 lety +204

    OMG James eyes when the did the jump had me loling

    • @turtond13
      @turtond13 Před 8 lety +1

      The same as me I nelly past out lolling

    • @winkerdude
      @winkerdude Před 8 lety

      Me too. Those eyes spoke volumes.

    • @bunarifin5442
      @bunarifin5442 Před 6 lety

      Clutch Juice 12 yejjnmkzmmznz
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  • @kevinlumoindong3498
    @kevinlumoindong3498 Před 9 lety +204

    6:15 James's face... XD XD XD

    • @MichaelD8393
      @MichaelD8393 Před 5 lety +2

      Wouldn't you be like that too? LOL

    • @Bartman954
      @Bartman954 Před 5 lety +3

      Some poos come out - Clarkson

    • @Alto_C
      @Alto_C Před 5 lety +3

      True terror

    • @thelongrun5077
      @thelongrun5077 Před 4 lety +1

      I think that was when he really puckered up

  • @_nvarun__
    @_nvarun__ Před rokem +10

    Thanks @TopGear for introducing us to Ken Block, our beloved drift king! RIP Ken, you will be sorely missed.

  • @avramt
    @avramt Před rokem +22

    Had to rewatch this video after hearing about his death. RIP Ken Block, you will be missed.

  • @quillmaurer6563
    @quillmaurer6563 Před 2 lety +30

    6:06 Absolute money shot there. Did they choreograph the C-130 in the background, or was that pure luck? Choreographing that, getting the timing just right, would not have been easy.

    • @Shakes-Off-Fear
      @Shakes-Off-Fear Před 2 lety +8

      I’m pretty confident they would have choreographed it, but you’re quite right. It would not have been easy to time.

  • @LosSkywolfGTR
    @LosSkywolfGTR Před rokem +5

    Think this bit from Top Gear is how I first ever heard of Ken Block. Rest in peace you genuine badass and absolute legend.

  • @Sopixil
    @Sopixil Před 10 lety +101

    "Thats why his videos get over 10million hits" This video got over 10million hits...

    • @PitbullTerror88
      @PitbullTerror88 Před 6 lety +1

      make that 45 million on his vids in 2018 xD

    • @Alto_C
      @Alto_C Před 5 lety +5

      On facetube or youbook?

    • @333sge
      @333sge Před 4 lety

      ken blocks still have more tho

  • @joseph.lopresti
    @joseph.lopresti Před 7 lety +12

    One of my most favorite episodes of Top Gear - BBC ever!

  • @matteot.f4872
    @matteot.f4872 Před rokem +2

    Here was where all began. My childhood. Thx for all Ken.

  • @abyssstyx
    @abyssstyx Před 5 lety +8

    whoever in the writers room stumbled across a ken block gymkhana video and thougt "well, i'm gonna put james may in it" is my personal hero

  • @psychofunksoldier02
    @psychofunksoldier02 Před 13 lety +7

    Top Gear BBC films everything with such style! Kudos to their production crew!!

  • @user-mi7xl5lc1t
    @user-mi7xl5lc1t Před 7 lety +25

    ken started rally racing 2005 this is him like 3 years later

  • @insanetaco98
    @insanetaco98 Před 10 lety +13

    Cool. Ken block and Ricky Carmichael. Both amazing.

  • @carsonmccann3554
    @carsonmccann3554 Před rokem +4

    The skill and finesse of this legend behind the wheel was unreal

  • @fredzode
    @fredzode Před 4 lety +13

    This needs to be re-uploaded in HD. Thank you

  • @creatingthings9312
    @creatingthings9312 Před 7 lety +13

    Kenblock: a fast and furious person in real life (just that he's not criminal

  • @HazeyV
    @HazeyV Před rokem +2

    Rest in Peace Ken, I always loved this segment of Top Gear, you made it amazing… the slo mo part with you, the bike and the plane gave me goosebumps at the time of watching it 13 year ago, and still does to this day!!
    A legend lost, but not forgotten 😢

  • @helenmannion
    @helenmannion Před rokem +1

    This man was my biggest inspiration when i was a kid. I had pictures of him and his cars up in my room. I came home from school and used to look forward to watching his videos over and over again. Rest in peace Ken 🙏🏻

  • @chaimaasalhi6432
    @chaimaasalhi6432 Před 9 lety +9

    The guy with the bike made this AMAZING

  • @3dgar7eandro
    @3dgar7eandro Před 3 lety +8

    Ken a.k.a. "Mr Block" was and still is the best😎😁👏👏👌👌

  • @isaacsmith1227
    @isaacsmith1227 Před rokem +2

    “He’s more like a game station character that has emerged into the real world” - RIP Ken Block

  • @chocaholic7195
    @chocaholic7195 Před rokem +1

    This was the first clip I thought of when I heard he passed away. Thanks for all the amazing footage.

  • @slayer500x
    @slayer500x Před 10 lety +91

    Id like to see ken vs the stig

    • @PaulLander
      @PaulLander Před 10 lety +4

      Cute

    • @AaronKandia
      @AaronKandia Před 10 lety +2

      Maybe Ken is the stig

    • @slayer500x
      @slayer500x Před 10 lety +18

      the stig is the stig

    • @niFeforever
      @niFeforever Před 10 lety +30

      Stig and Ken are in different categories

    • @Slemoster
      @Slemoster Před 10 lety +10

      These are two very different types of drivers, dude. Ken is a Rally car driver where as all the previous stigs have been mostly F1 racers. Only time I've seen Stiggy do rally was during the Ashes against the Aussies.

  • @winkerdude
    @winkerdude Před 8 lety +16

    My brother was a pilot and an off road enthusiast. I found this video in 2010. I tried to contact because I knew he would love it. But he died of a heart attack before I made contact with him. I still feel like crap because I was not quicker.

    • @jasonkhoury4328
      @jasonkhoury4328 Před 2 lety +2

      Wow!! Ouch man!! Sorry to hear that. Watching this would be so painful for you but hopefully also trigger some good memories. Hang in there huh

  • @eurogael
    @eurogael Před rokem +1

    That 3 vehicle slow mo is my favourite single visual from all of Top Gear. RIP Mr Block.

  • @jayfawthrop9009
    @jayfawthrop9009 Před rokem +1

    My favourite episode of top gear I didn’t know of Ken until I saw it 😢

  • @BlackStarMulti
    @BlackStarMulti Před 8 lety +30

    One of the most beautiful sounding cars in the world

    • @sulphuric_glue4468
      @sulphuric_glue4468 Před 8 lety +3

      You obviously haven't heard many cars

    • @BlackStarMulti
      @BlackStarMulti Před 8 lety

      Sulphuric_Glue tell me more

    • @renzlumbao2021
      @renzlumbao2021 Před 8 lety

      +BlackStarMulti Maserati Quattropprte

    • @BlackStarMulti
      @BlackStarMulti Před 8 lety

      Renz R. That is a Ferrari, sounds of course great if it would not it would be a shame for Ferrari, but like i said one of the most, not the most beautiful.

    • @Benso.mp4
      @Benso.mp4 Před 6 lety

      BlackStarMulti if you like civics and lawn mowers

  • @danmar007
    @danmar007 Před 3 lety +4

    This bit is still a head banger after all these years. I'd love to have his car even if I can't do any of that stuff.

  • @MA-gw8me
    @MA-gw8me Před rokem +1

    That Top Gear episode was my first time I have met Ken Block. Since then I watched almost every clip with him and enjoyed it a lot. Now it is time to RIP rest in pitstop.
    Thank you Ken.

  • @WillCall_TRD
    @WillCall_TRD Před rokem +2

    1:56 will always send a shiver down my spine. Watched this episode probably 20 times in a row the day I found it. That sound is just pure music. I will miss him dearly and my heart goes out to his team and beautiful family❤

  • @sourlemon83
    @sourlemon83 Před 11 lety +6

    6:14
    "I'm going to need a fresh pair of trousers."

  • @RPDXC
    @RPDXC Před 10 lety +3

    That was Crazy! Such a smooth landing, and amazing timing to get a C130 flying right inbetween gap in the background as they air it out.

  • @steinyx88
    @steinyx88 Před rokem +1

    RIP Kenny from the Block. You were a big reason I got my Subaru STI. You will forever inspire us to have fun with our love for cars.

  • @captainmercy87
    @captainmercy87 Před rokem +2

    This was the first time I saw Ken Block and his amazing skills. RIP Ken.

  • @n0denz
    @n0denz Před rokem +3

    I don't know how they managed to choreograph everything with that C-130, but they filmed one of the most iconic moments in Top Gear.

  • @CommanderTrauma
    @CommanderTrauma Před 8 lety +5

    'riding shotgun with ken from the block'- I Lost It at that one

  • @Zelda_91
    @Zelda_91 Před rokem +2

    for many of us in the UK this was our first introduction to Ken when this first came out and lets say he left quite the impression on us....RIP LEGEND!!!

  • @ArleneHJ
    @ArleneHJ Před rokem

    Mr Block - I’m just a single mother out here in Texas, and one of my son’s very first fond memories of me is the 2 of us watching your gymkhana videos together. We were gutted to hear the news yesterday. Thank you for everything.

  • @abramo7700
    @abramo7700 Před 4 lety +24

    Would've been so funny if Block just hit May with the end of his car and just drove off.

  • @frostbite1991
    @frostbite1991 Před 9 lety +21

    Should be re-titled: Captain Slow gets the ride of his life!

  • @edwillfourie4280
    @edwillfourie4280 Před rokem +1

    This was the episode that introduced me to Ken.
    His a Legend...🔥🔥🔥😢

  • @davidtownson1476
    @davidtownson1476 Před rokem +2

    I love this video. Can't believe Ken has gone so young.
    Keep going up there Ken, you and Evel will ROCK the place!

  • @madphilip12
    @madphilip12 Před rokem +8

    Absolute gold

  • @Joopyter724
    @Joopyter724 Před 2 lety +3

    I love how James was given a script to make it look like he's angry but you can tell he's really enjoying it

  • @15DEAN1995
    @15DEAN1995 Před rokem +2

    there are very few drivers who i consider to be icons. ken block is one of them, we were lucky to be here to witness his brilliance. RIP ken you will be missed by everyone

  • @olympus__
    @olympus__ Před rokem +1

    Came back to this as it was the first video I saw with Ken in it, RIP Legend

  • @bornbillsmith
    @bornbillsmith Před 10 lety +9

    Looks like a lot of fun.
    The kind of fun I have to admit I am too chicken to do.
    Ken Block is amazing.

  • @omarsaeed1308
    @omarsaeed1308 Před 5 lety +5

    “Oh yeah that’s just my friend Ricky”

  • @kangwain
    @kangwain Před rokem +1

    Sad to start the year like this. Prayers for the family.

  • @redrider9001
    @redrider9001 Před 3 lety +1

    James May’s eyes during that jump near the end are priceless!

  • @CyberrJunky
    @CyberrJunky Před 3 lety +4

    Never knew what my STI could do 😂

  • @jkljkl218
    @jkljkl218 Před 8 lety +7

    You can tell how much he practiced the route... o-o....

  • @EdelbertLyngdoh
    @EdelbertLyngdoh Před 6 měsíci

    The first video of ken i watch when i was a 9 and here i am again after 12 years😔
    Rest in peace Legend.

  • @warkzul
    @warkzul Před rokem +1

    Came here after seeing James's tweet. Condolences to the Block family

  • @vandercudo
    @vandercudo Před 10 lety +3

    6.15 That look on May's face! Priceles !!!

  • @touch0014
    @touch0014 Před 10 lety +6

    An Epic scene at 6:06... it was phenomenal!!!

    • @touch0014
      @touch0014 Před 10 lety +2

      how can people dislike this

  • @danielrogers1539
    @danielrogers1539 Před rokem +1

    R.I.P You absolute legend, Ken Block 😊💖🙏

  • @ronnymb67
    @ronnymb67 Před rokem

    I never really paid much attention to rally driving until seeing this all those years ago. Had to come watch it again. God speed 43 🍻

  • @vladst5994
    @vladst5994 Před 11 lety +5

    У этого парня нет нервов!!!!Он даже кайфует от этого!!!!Но это супер!!!!!

  • @blueonblack83
    @blueonblack83 Před 9 lety +3

    This was fantastic.

  • @TimothySaxby
    @TimothySaxby Před rokem +1

    I remember watching this live with my Dad and Grandfather. Such a special memory as it was one of the last times the three of us where together ❤ rip Ken ❤

  • @ekimeezakyamotorsports256

    he was the reason why many love Subaru

  • @jamesgreig2853
    @jamesgreig2853 Před 9 lety +10

    Wow! I didn't know Adam Sandler was a rally car driver! ;)

  • @realzacrochet
    @realzacrochet Před 10 lety +7

    es una locura el salto al fina

  • @IndustrialSociety1995
    @IndustrialSociety1995 Před rokem +2

    Rest In Peace Ken❤️

  • @ptx3436
    @ptx3436 Před 2 lety +2

    Three of the greatest stars of all time in the world of motorsports. Epic

  • @gamerstype8483
    @gamerstype8483 Před 7 lety +9

    this is me in gta

  • @cristinayapura7118
    @cristinayapura7118 Před 10 lety +3

    ESPETACULAR.

  • @mnmvuk
    @mnmvuk Před rokem +1

    The world is not as good of a place now that we lost Mr. Block.
    RIP.....

  • @Spr1ngy87
    @Spr1ngy87 Před rokem

    Came back to watch this to remember the good old times RIP Ken from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @jakobmayert6059
    @jakobmayert6059 Před 5 lety +4

    5:19 epic

  • @Mikeycrzed
    @Mikeycrzed Před 4 lety +9

    “Facetube”
    Wow Ken is young here.

  • @ethangee96
    @ethangee96 Před rokem

    This is the video that introduced me to Ken, I remember the first time i saw it, I was only around 13/14 and i was in awe of his driving skills and how effortless he made it look, We've lost a true driving legend, RIP Ken - 43forever

  • @-g-4356
    @-g-4356 Před rokem

    Rewatching all Kens badass driving videos past few days. RIP 43 You have definitely inspired me to chase my dreams like you did for so many others.