Former Top Gear presenter James May has remembered his 'hilarious days out' with American rally driver Ken Block who died in a snowmobile accident at the age of 55.
Ken competed in the World Rally Championship and was named Rally America Rookie of the Year in 2005. His team, Hoonigan Racing, confirmed the sad news of his death in a statement on Monday (January 2). “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed," the statement read.
James was among the famous faces paying tribute to the pro driver on social media on Tuesday (January 3), alongside the official Top Gear Twitter page which described Block as an “all-round hero”. He tweeted: “RIP Ken Block, with thanks for some hilarious days out. Here’s the airfield drifting piece from years back."
