Perhaps most famous for his viral Gymkhana YouTube stunt videos, which have attracted more than 650 million views, prior to internet fame Block was a successful entrepreneur before indulging in his passion for all things rallying.
Co-founder of DC Shoes, Block began competing in his native USA in 2005, initially in the Rally America series. Within two years he was making cameos in the World Rally Championship, his presence in the WRC growing in 2010 when he signed a deal with Ford to drive for what was initially known as the Monster World Rally Team.
