03-16-2011
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Shit Rocket Pilot
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
Oh, and look at who was just given a $500,000 sponsorship to drive for Ford...
http://jalopnik.com/#!5782581/ford-h...wearing-shorts
Ken who?
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03-16-2011
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
Go beat him up already and call it good, the jealousy of his success is annoying.
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03-16-2011
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Banned
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
I love Ken Block, I don't care what the rest of you say!
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03-16-2011
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
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Originally Posted by 311evo
the jealousy of his success is annoying.
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Successfully failing?
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I agree with Kracka.
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03-16-2011
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
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Successfully failing?
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Last time I checked no one I know makes nearly as much money, poked as many hot bishes (assumingly), or has as much fun at their day job.
He's not great at racing, but it looks pretty damn fun and I would prolly try to do it too if I were rich. |
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
Notwithstanding the implications of the article, Block was only displaced for the newly conceived, "Global RallyCross." Despite the clever marketing, this series so far has consists of the Europeans coming over here with their mature and experienced teams, and shit kicking the crap out of our nation’s finest. I am it will become more geographically competitive with time and resources and it’s encouraging to see companies like Ford, Hyundai, and BMW investing in this style of racing.
And since I guess this thread IS about Block, let’s see how he’s doing in the big leagues:
Rally Mexico – Ken block finishes 1:04:04.7 off the pace of the leader. There were some electrical issues with the car, and he was forced to retire on the first day and restart under super rally rules.
Waiting for a clean rally to get a good indication of where his skills are at.
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03-16-2011
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Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
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Originally Posted by Tachyon
Waiting for a clean rally to get a good indication of where his skills are at.
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Something tells me you shouldn't hold your breath.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Blo...te_WRC_results
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Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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03-16-2011
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Banned
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
Lol you really edited my post? When I didn't do anything out of line or against the Terms of Service.
Way to abuse your moderator powers Kracka...
Only nuts swingers are you haters that swing from Blocks nuts because he is more successful than you. Glad so many people have these mentalities these days.
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03-16-2011
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Banned
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
I should go post the events Matt D doesn't finish first in his AutoX.
Because I am so fucking pissed off that he drives an Evo and I don't,,, not to mention he is more successful than me IRL!! GRRRRRRR!!!
/sarcasm off
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03-16-2011
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Walls need hugs too
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
People who can't take jokes make me LOLOL
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03-16-2011
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Shit Rocket Pilot
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
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Originally Posted by DSM_421
Only nuts swingers are you haters that swing from Blocks nuts because he is more successful than you.
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DC Shoes and Monster provide him with hundreds of thousands of dollars every year to race, and he fails to provide positive results every time. He's not a racer, he's a marketing genius. It's time for him to get out of the seat and let someone else drive who can actually win and for him to stick to what he does best: Make fancy videos.
Sincerely,
Amateur Race Drivers of America
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Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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03-16-2011
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It's deluxe son... deluxe
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
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People who can't take jokes make me LOLOL
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Your mom makes me LOL.
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03-16-2011
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Shit Rocket Pilot
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
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Your mom makes me LOL.
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Does she tickle your taint?
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"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
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Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
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Way to abuse your moderator powers Kracka...
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I prefer to consider it the utilization of my power 
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I agree with Kracka.
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
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I should go post the events Matt D doesn't finish first in his AutoX.
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At least he completes the events 
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I agree with Kracka.
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
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At least he completes the events |
I'm sure ripping around a parking lot in a lightly modded sedan takes the same amount of toll on the car that rally does. Not his fault that his team can't keep his car going strong? |
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Transmission destroyer
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
So much anger in here from the pro-Block people.
Maybe this will cheer you up
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03-16-2011
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Any 2 card caller.
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
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Originally Posted by 311evo
I'm sure ripping around a parking lot in a lightly modded sedan takes the same amount of toll on the car that rally does. Not his fault that his team can't keep his car going strong?
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A. It's a daily driver, not a fully prepped rally car.
B. It seems that Block can't finish many of his races because of offroad excursions (that, of course, couldn't be the fault of his immaculate driving).
C. Have you ever had a face to face encounter with him? Besides not being the worlds best driver, he has a horrible attitude towards the people that are there to help him out. The people that VOLUNTEER their time to make some of those events happen so he can race there.
All in all, he gets a big FAIL in my book. And that is an informed opinion, not a block-hater-nut-swinging opinion.
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formerly ecoli
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
Travis Pastrana seemed like a nice guy in person at the rally events and was all about talking to the fans.
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Shit Rocket Pilot
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Re: Proof that Ken Block can't race
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Originally Posted by 311evo
I'm sure ripping around a parking lot in a lightly modded sedan takes the same amount of toll on the car that rally does. Not his fault that his team can't keep his car going strong?
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The world's best mechanic can't keep a car running after winds up in a ditch.
In 2010 he entered 7 out of 16 WRC events. He crashed in Mexico (18th), Portugal (retired, roll cage damage), France in pre-race testing, Spain (9th), and Great Britain in pre-race testing. He also entered 6 Rally America events in 2010 and only finished 1.
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03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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