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  • Опубліковано 17 гру 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 Рік тому +1595

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

    • @vac1376
      @vac1376 Рік тому +27

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

    • @SMEGTACULAR
      @SMEGTACULAR Рік тому +13

      Same I had to come pay the respects

    • @macrae241
      @macrae241 Рік тому +17

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

    • @ATi1300Ramiro
      @ATi1300Ramiro Рік тому +12

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

    • @DearHalo_lover
      @DearHalo_lover Рік тому +2

      Absolute shocker to hear the news still

  • @Rafa-qj4if
    @Rafa-qj4if Рік тому +517

    Rest in peace Kenny 🙏

  • @syahminorizan8064
    @syahminorizan8064 Рік тому +449

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

    • @DemonFox26
      @DemonFox26 Рік тому +6

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

    • @Kenny-tc6rg
      @Kenny-tc6rg Рік тому +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)

  • @KasbashPlays
    @KasbashPlays Рік тому +247

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

    • @gaboronem8615
      @gaboronem8615 Рік тому +1

      Same that's why I'm here

    • @CiderHead
      @CiderHead Рік тому +1

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

    • @yut7774
      @yut7774 Рік тому +1

      Same for me

    • @JamesSarino
      @JamesSarino Рік тому +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 4 роки тому +782

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

    • @trishaerra2957
      @trishaerra2957 4 роки тому +14

      Well he ages quickly. I think 😂

    • @hidros1461
      @hidros1461 3 роки тому +20

      Dude he looks more like a race car driver now for sure

    • @PublicBus09
      @PublicBus09 3 роки тому

      Yes, lol

    • @toastedt140
      @toastedt140 3 роки тому +2

      @@andreasdettkjelston7415 cocaine

    • @doctauglyd9861
      @doctauglyd9861 Рік тому +3

      Still got rhe fuck what happens eyes

  • @sandersassen
    @sandersassen Рік тому +220

    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!

  • @alishanmao
    @alishanmao 7 років тому +279

    No wonder this guy is a legend for such driving style

  • @KP-tm6fv
    @KP-tm6fv 7 років тому +427

    0:34 FaceTube 😂 Gotta love old-fashioned May

  • @rishirajeev6156
    @rishirajeev6156 Рік тому +168

    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

  • @MrRec6
    @MrRec6 9 років тому +461

    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.

  • @dan-5678
    @dan-5678 6 років тому +61

    6:28 The PERFECT landing, butter smooth.

  • @dardwyr
    @dardwyr Рік тому +73

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

  • @TPBX225
    @TPBX225 9 років тому +564

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

  • @Endi7b
    @Endi7b Рік тому +147

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

  • @chad_the_stud
    @chad_the_stud 10 років тому +245

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

    • @mbirth
      @mbirth 9 років тому +17

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

  • @alexri09
    @alexri09 Рік тому +51

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

  • @mysticstrikeforce5957
    @mysticstrikeforce5957 9 років тому +757

    I want to see Ken block vs the Stig.

    • @Trappedby2Pac
      @Trappedby2Pac 9 років тому +13

      ever watched rallycross?

    • @bradleyherdman
      @bradleyherdman 9 років тому

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

    • @TheSFMCreators
      @TheSFMCreators 9 років тому +14

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

    • @Ali-je4nv
      @Ali-je4nv 9 років тому +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 8 років тому

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

  • @g00b3r7
    @g00b3r7 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +2

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

  • @mpa1931
    @mpa1931 Рік тому +59

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

  • @DowzerWTP72
    @DowzerWTP72 4 роки тому +54

    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!!

  • @BTMTooka
    @BTMTooka Рік тому +36

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

  • @mikedelaney4055
    @mikedelaney4055 Рік тому +12

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

  • @myar4931
    @myar4931 8 років тому +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.

  • @cstambenny
    @cstambenny 9 років тому +503

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

    • @NyanLama459
      @NyanLama459 9 років тому +58

      Just believe

    • @kashkash2412
      @kashkash2412 8 років тому +32

      +hadron89 I hear the gamestation 4 is going to be siick

    • @nicolamowle1951
      @nicolamowle1951 6 років тому +1

      cs tam Facebook you tube

    • @dan-5678
      @dan-5678 6 років тому +1

      we know

    • @_aataNi
      @_aataNi 6 років тому +1

      lel

  • @adamgearing8296
    @adamgearing8296 Рік тому +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 5 місяців тому

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

  • @jp_0118
    @jp_0118 Рік тому +10

    RIP KB - man was the stuff of legends

  • @user-qn8fk2mf5t
    @user-qn8fk2mf5t 8 років тому +205

    OMG James eyes when the did the jump had me loling

    • @turtond13
      @turtond13 8 років тому +1

      The same as me I nelly past out lolling

    • @winkerdude
      @winkerdude 8 років тому

      Me too. Those eyes spoke volumes.

    • @bunarifin5442
      @bunarifin5442 6 років тому

      Clutch Juice 12 yejjnmkzmmznz
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      Nn Bgjd

  • @_nvarun__
    @_nvarun__ Рік тому +10

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

  • @quillmaurer6563
    @quillmaurer6563 2 роки тому +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 Рік тому +8

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

  • @kevinlumoindong3498
    @kevinlumoindong3498 9 років тому +204

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

    • @MichaelD8393
      @MichaelD8393 5 років тому +2

      Wouldn't you be like that too? LOL

    • @Bartman954
      @Bartman954 5 років тому +3

      Some poos come out - Clarkson

    • @Alto_C
      @Alto_C 5 років тому +3

      True terror

    • @thelongrun5077
      @thelongrun5077 4 роки тому +1

      I think that was when he really puckered up

  • @avramt
    @avramt Рік тому +22

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

  • @LosSkywolfGTR
    @LosSkywolfGTR Рік тому +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.

  • @joseph.lopresti
    @joseph.lopresti 7 років тому +12

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

  • @psychofunksoldier02
    @psychofunksoldier02 13 років тому +7

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

  • @matteot.f4872
    @matteot.f4872 Рік тому +2

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

  • @HazeyV
    @HazeyV Рік тому +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 😢

  • @Sopixil
    @Sopixil 10 років тому +101

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

    • @PitbullTerror88
      @PitbullTerror88 6 років тому +1

      make that 45 million on his vids in 2018 xD

    • @Alto_C
      @Alto_C 5 років тому +5

      On facetube or youbook?

    • @333sge
      @333sge 4 роки тому

      ken blocks still have more tho

  • @carsonmccann3554
    @carsonmccann3554 Рік тому +4

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

  • @eurogael
    @eurogael 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @helenmannion
    @helenmannion Рік тому +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 🙏🏻

  • @abyssstyx
    @abyssstyx 5 років тому +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

  • @insanetaco98
    @insanetaco98 10 років тому +13

    Cool. Ken block and Ricky Carmichael. Both amazing.

  • @chocaholic7195
    @chocaholic7195 Рік тому +1

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

  • @WillCall_TRD
    @WillCall_TRD Рік тому +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❤

  • @user-mi7xl5lc1t
    @user-mi7xl5lc1t 7 років тому +25

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

  • @chaimaasalhi6432
    @chaimaasalhi6432 9 років тому +9

    The guy with the bike made this AMAZING

  • @ArleneHJ
    @ArleneHJ Рік тому

    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.

  • @Zelda_91
    @Zelda_91 Рік тому +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!!!

  • @fredzode
    @fredzode 4 роки тому +13

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

  • @RPDXC
    @RPDXC 10 років тому +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.

  • @MA-gw8me
    @MA-gw8me Рік тому +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.

  • @-g-4356
    @-g-4356 Рік тому

    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.

  • @seekingenlightenment9685
    @seekingenlightenment9685 Рік тому +3

    I never thought someone could drive a car in a manner, that would effect you so emotionally. A true artist. He will be missed.

  • @BlackStarMulti
    @BlackStarMulti 8 років тому +30

    One of the most beautiful sounding cars in the world

    • @sulphuric_glue4468
      @sulphuric_glue4468 7 років тому +3

      You obviously haven't heard many cars

    • @BlackStarMulti
      @BlackStarMulti 7 років тому

      Sulphuric_Glue tell me more

    • @renzlumbao2021
      @renzlumbao2021 7 років тому

      +BlackStarMulti Maserati Quattropprte

    • @BlackStarMulti
      @BlackStarMulti 7 років тому

      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 6 років тому

      BlackStarMulti if you like civics and lawn mowers

  • @davidtownson1476
    @davidtownson1476 Рік тому +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!

  • @15DEAN1995
    @15DEAN1995 Рік тому +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

  • @winkerdude
    @winkerdude 8 років тому +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 2 роки тому +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

  • @slayer500x
    @slayer500x 10 років тому +91

    Id like to see ken vs the stig

    • @PaulLander
      @PaulLander 10 років тому +4

      Cute

    • @AaronKandia
      @AaronKandia 10 років тому +2

      Maybe Ken is the stig

    • @slayer500x
      @slayer500x 10 років тому +18

      the stig is the stig

    • @niFeforever
      @niFeforever 10 років тому +30

      Stig and Ken are in different categories

    • @Slemoster
      @Slemoster 10 років тому +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.

  • @jayfawthrop9009
    @jayfawthrop9009 Рік тому +1

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

  • @edwillfourie4280
    @edwillfourie4280 Рік тому +1

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

  • @danmar007
    @danmar007 3 роки тому +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.

  • @n0denz
    @n0denz Рік тому +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.

  • @olympus__
    @olympus__ Рік тому +1

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

  • @David-sc2yy
    @David-sc2yy Рік тому

    Legend, icon, pioneer. Thank you for everything Mr. 43

  • @creatingthings9312
    @creatingthings9312 7 років тому +13

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

  • @3dgar7eandro
    @3dgar7eandro 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @steinyx88
    @steinyx88 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +2

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

  • @vandercudo
    @vandercudo 10 років тому +3

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

  • @madphilip12
    @madphilip12 Рік тому +8

    Absolute gold

  • @andbor
    @andbor Рік тому

    This used to be one of my fav videos back in '09. Watching it again in your memory, Ken. RIP.

  • @merrygoround8726
    @merrygoround8726 7 років тому

    we need hd quality video cos its so beautiful ♡

  • @abramo7700
    @abramo7700 4 роки тому +24

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

  • @frostbite1991
    @frostbite1991 9 років тому +21

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

    • @ritchiefigueroa8153
      @ritchiefigueroa8153 9 років тому

      Lol

    • @zekeboy24
      @zekeboy24 9 років тому +7

      BMW Guy I saw that one on pornhub.

    • @frostbite1991
      @frostbite1991 9 років тому +4

      so THAT's what they've been up to since Top Gear went to shit...

  • @kangwain
    @kangwain Рік тому +1

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

  • @neiluk2006
    @neiluk2006 Рік тому

    I loved this TG episode.. when I met James May in 2009 at a studio recording I said this was my favourite episode and he agreed.

  • @CommanderTrauma
    @CommanderTrauma 8 років тому +5

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

  • @blueonblack83
    @blueonblack83 9 років тому +3

    This was fantastic.

  • @ethangee96
    @ethangee96 Рік тому

    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

  • @TimothySaxby
    @TimothySaxby Рік тому +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 ❤

  • @touch0014
    @touch0014 10 років тому +6

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

    • @touch0014
      @touch0014 10 років тому +2

      how can people dislike this

  • @Joopyter724
    @Joopyter724 2 роки тому +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

  • @tombunting9180
    @tombunting9180 Рік тому

    I adored this clip from the 1st time I saw on tv all those years ago, started a huge love of rally and cars for me. So sad too hear his passing , rip Mr Block

  • @psychlops924
    @psychlops924 Рік тому

    This is how I was first introduced to Ken Block. Met him a few times at races, super friendly and humble guy. Miss him already.
    RIP HHIC

  • @sourlemon83
    @sourlemon83 11 років тому +6

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

  • @cristinayapura7118
    @cristinayapura7118 10 років тому +3

    ESPETACULAR.

  • @EdelbertLyngdoh
    @EdelbertLyngdoh 5 місяців тому

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

  • @BGRUBBIN
    @BGRUBBIN 11 місяців тому

    This never gets old. Can't believe it's been 13 years. Thanks for taking us on the ride Ken.

  • @bornbillsmith
    @bornbillsmith 9 років тому +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.

  • @vladst5994
    @vladst5994 11 років тому +5

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

  • @ronnymb67
    @ronnymb67 Рік тому

    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 🍻

  • @alexandercowin4921
    @alexandercowin4921 Рік тому

    this was the first piece of footage that introduced me to ken, and it changed my whole perception of what a car is and can do, nothing will ever replace him

  • @realzacrochet
    @realzacrochet 10 років тому +7

    es una locura el salto al fina

  • @jkljkl218
    @jkljkl218 7 років тому +7

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

  • @danielrogers1539
    @danielrogers1539 Рік тому +1

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

  • @redrider9001
    @redrider9001 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @omarsaeed1308
    @omarsaeed1308 5 років тому +5

    “Oh yeah that’s just my friend Ricky”

  • @CyberrJunky
    @CyberrJunky 3 роки тому +4

    Never knew what my STI could do 😂

  • @aircade6795
    @aircade6795 Рік тому

    RIP forever loved, always remembered, Thank you for all the Extraordinary moments you shared with the world. a True Legend & inspiration. X

  • @goldgeologist5320
    @goldgeologist5320 10 місяців тому

    Amazing driving!
    James May goes from scared to having fun!
    The timing to get the car, bike and C-130 in one shot is just amazing.