Ford is looking to gain the attention of the younger market, dubbed the “Millennial Enthusiasts” with its new Ford Octane Academy. The Academy opens up the opportunity for extreme sports enthusiast to compete in an online contest divided into four camps. Contestants enter via video submission proving they have the skills to keep up with [...]
As announced last week, Ken Block and Ford have teamed up to launch a Gymkhana World Tour, which will feature stops in Austria, Australia and the United States. “Designed to bring the Gymkhana experience to a live audience, each GWT stop will be unique not only in its location but in the content and layout [...]
Ken Block has certainly gained a reputation for himself in his Gymkhana performances. While Mr. Block has exhibited his skills by partnering with Ford Motor Company, the Monster World Rally Team and recording his ability to toss a WRC-spec Ford Fiesta around a designated course on video, fans can now look forward to his latest [...]
What if Ken Block was your boss? Would you have the nerve to take a shot at him? Of course, because Block would probably enjoy a little interteam rivalry. Earlier this year, Ken Block released a video showing his WRC Monster Energy Ford Fiesta RS and his 2011 schedule of events. The video featured Dubstep, [...]
Ken Block is well know for his hatred of tires and love for drifting. The professional rally racer with the Monster World Rally Team has become an Internet sensation with his Gymkhana drifting videos. Well, Kenny from the Block will be turning in his drifting gloves for one day to make his Formula One debut [...]
Mark your calendars, Codemasters’ DiRT 3 is coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the PC on May 24, 2011. The game will allow players to drive a variety of Ford vehicles and compete against Ford motorsports superstars Ken Block and Tanner Foust in Rallycross, head to head races, and traditional Rally. Also, for the [...]
Dubstep, hot chicks, a WRC Fiesta festooned with Monster Energy Drink LoGos…all of the most “up-to-date” trends that inspire all of us youngens in the world of extreme motorsport as Ken Block portrays in the unveiling of his new livery. First time at egmCarTech? Visit our home page for the latest news. Scheduled for the [...]
We here at egmCarTech have a lot of respect for Ken Block and love his Gymkhana series. When DiRT 3 releases in 2011, the video game will feature an all-new Gymkhana game mode. The folks Codemasters Studios have released a new trailer video, captured entirely from in-game footage. “Inspired by the 90 million plus views [...]
Last week, Ken Block invited some of the best drifters to take part in his very own drift challenge known as the Gymkhana GRID Invitational. The competition was a one-on-one showdown where two drivers attacked a mirrored course designed by Block. After rounds of elimination with drivers like Vaughn Gittin Jr., Andrew Comrie-Picard, Dai Yoshihara, [...]
What’s better than watching Ken Block go sideways in Gymkhana part one, two, and three if you’re a car enthusiast? Probably nothing… until Block decides to do it live for his fans. Known as the Gymkhana GRID Invitational, the live show will take place December 3 and 4 at the Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, California. [...]
