Ken Block @ Pikes Peak

[djs]

Let's be clear. This guy has a screw loose!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg6L_7qLIEQ

 

[twobjshelbys]

Holy cow, that's some serious driving. No doubt there are multiple takes assembled to put the whole stretch together. I've driven the road in a civilian vehicle with a back seat full of kidlets, and it's a nerve racking drive. A friend did the hill climb a few years ago.

 

[AJB]

wow... watching that is a great start to the Morning.. !

andy (ajb)

 

[BIGFOOT]

Mad Sik!

 

[Specracer]

Very enjoyable.

So, did the AWD save him from going off the side, when the rear was off in the dirt? Im thinking so.

I too have made this drive, and one of the most memorable parts, was the pyrometer brake check. I can only imagine how many mandatory cooling sessions have happened.

 

[dbk]

Amazing. The videos have been getting a little tired but that one is awesome. Talk about having huge balls.

Love the Black Flag.

 

[Awsum GT]

Wow!

 

[Cobraguy]

Let's be clear. This guy has a screw loose!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg6L_7qLIEQ

On the contrary....I think there is a perfect torque-setting on his screws!

 

[spartan]

This is how you sell tires! Great promotion

 

[PeteK]

Holy cow, that's some serious driving. No doubt there are multiple takes assembled to put the whole stretch together. I've driven the road in a civilian vehicle with a back seat full of kidlets, and it's a nerve racking drive. A friend did the hill climb a few years ago.

Yeah it must have been assembled from several takes. I don't think one set of tires could have lasted through that much spinning and burning.

 

[Specracer]

All you have to do is look at the skid marks, very few scenes were the 1st take.

 

[AJB]

yes -- so that means he 'cheated death' several times....as he practiced for the perfect shot.

andy (ajb)

 

[Vince H]

I think Ken B. has achieved Evel Knevel fame for the outrageous runs he takes.

Vince H

 

[Awsum GT]

no kidding... It's hard to watch some of his driving being so close to the edge on many turns. He really knows where the edge is though!

 

[GTMD]

no kidding... It's hard to watch some of his driving being so close to the edge on many turns. He really knows where the edge is though!

Seriously. I found my palms got sweaty watching that scene. Love the pops and flames exiting the turbos!

 

[DC-DD]

That is amazing to watch a lot of skill and guts.