The measure of someone’s success is often a tricky task. It’s both objective and subjective. But the measure of one’s impact isn’t that difficult a thing to be seen. It’s felt, it’s in front of you, and it’s evident, just like Ken Block’s impact on racing and tributes that poured in from NASCAR post his unfortunate passing recently.
Block wasn’t just a racecar driver, and he wasn’t just a Rally Car champion. He was an icon, and as all icons are, he was more than what we knew him for. Block was an action star, and an entrepreneur who co-founded DC Shoes and Hoonigan Industries, as well as one of the rare few who had their own segment on shows like Top Gear.
An icon.
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Everyone at Autosport is saddened to hear that WRC, Hoonigan, WRX and X Games legend, Ken Block, has passed away at the age of 55.
We all send our thoughts and condolences to his family and friends at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/jD6rZigmEQ
— Autosport (@autosport) January 3, 2023
He was 55, and they cited the official reason for his death as a snowboarding accident. “Mr. Block was riding with a group but was alone when the accident occurred,” the statement from sheriff’s office read as per TMZ.
“We are saddened to hear of the loss of Kenneth and our hearts are with his family and friends so deeply affected.”
Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski lead tributes for Ken Block
A flood of tributes poured in from the global motorsports community after the news of Ken Block’s passing.
A lot of prominent names from NASCAR, including the 2022 Cup champion Joey Logano, as well as Brad Keselowski, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and more paid their respects to the legend.
I hate 2023 already. RIP to a legend. https://t.co/HQWuQEnVP5
— nascarcasm (@nascarcasm) January 3, 2023
Rip
Such a legend. Saw him drive one time in Vegas and he had every drivers respect. #Godspeed https://t.co/KpQSr2PsOF— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) January 3, 2023
🙏🏼🙏🏼 Legend.. https://t.co/OGGoCleupS
— Rodney Childers (@RodneyChilders4) January 3, 2023
Prayers for @kblock43’s family. He was a pioneer in motorsports and brought a vision to do things behind the wheel that no one else had ever accomplished of even thought of before.
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) January 3, 2023
rip ken block. prayers for his family.
— Toni Breidinger (@ToniBreidinger) January 3, 2023
Ken Block, such a legend! Showed the world how to make awesome content, and just a wheelman!! RIP #gymkhana
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) January 3, 2023
2023 is off to a horrible start. RIP Ken Block.
— Dave Moody (@DGodfatherMoody) January 3, 2023
A toast to you @kblock43. Nothing but love from the @MonsterEnergy family. pic.twitter.com/s86GQJ0MIQ
— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) January 3, 2023
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During the Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills game on Monday night, Damar Hamlin, the safety of the Bills, unexpectedly collapsed. His situation quickly worsened after he had to be given CPR and serious medical attention before being transferred to the University of Cincinnati hospital nearby.
As of now, his condition is critical.
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This Hamlin incident led to a lot of NASCAR drivers praying for the footballer’s recovery. Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, and Clint Bowyer posted tweets in reaction to the unfortunate incident during the game.
With Hamlin’s collapse and Block’s passing, the last few years have been pretty emotionally taxing for the sports community in the country.
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At this time, we pray for the families and friends of these athletes and hope they get the strength to deal with the situation and the way this year has started for them.