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Ok, so this may not be news of any sort from Detroit, but I thought it was pretty cool that the Ford Focus that Ken Block drove while filming Gymkhana 3 was on hand during NAIAS.
Call me a geek, but this thing is a monster!
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Ever wanted a true piece of motorsport memorabilia? How about a set of mildly used wheels from Ken Block’s WRC spec Fiesta? They would make a perfect…ummm…something. Lopsided coffee table perhaps?
Here is the seller’s description:
FOR SALE: Two slightly used 18-inch Volk Racing TE37 rims painted Monster Energy green with distinct DC Shoes logo on contrast painted spoke. Never been curbed! These are RARE and very special wheels! Only driven for 5 miles!!!!!!! May need new tires, about 3% tread left on Pirelli P-Zero. Will fit 2011 Ford Fiesta.
Buyer must pay shipping from France. Moving! MUST sell before 9/14.
Shoot me an offer, also down to barter.
Something tells me this is a joke, but if true, some gearhead skater boy might actually snap these up.
Not sure how they got so scruffy looking? You’d better visit here.
Ed note: It would seem that this scoop is no scoop at all and that perhaps your humble editor should spend more time reading and less time taking photos. The good folks at Jalopnik noticed this ad last week and began work on deciphering the code hidden within the ad. Then, the folks at team DC GYM3 verified that they were indeed behind the prank.
Oh yeah – one more thing. I won’t be spending less time at the track!
Following a buildup period outdone only by Gran Tourismo 5, Ken Block has finally revealed Gymkhana THREE. The Gymkhana series began way back in 2008, when Block stunned the gearhead world with the craziest, smokiest car video that had ever been seen. In 2009, he raised the bar with number 2 and kept the fans watching.
With the switch from Subaru to Ford, DC Shoes’ master of extreme promotion had to knock one out of the park with number 3. The smoky tire burning drifts are taken to extremes and the new location brings the Gymkhana series to new heights. Literally.
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Unfortunately we didn’t get around to covering Pikes Peak this year, but we’re going to try to stay on top of the X Games.
While Ken Block has wowed the world with his wicked Subie slides lately, he’s not the only one who can wheel a rally car! Leading up to the X Games, Tanner Faust, Ford and Streetfire are workin’ hard to spread the smokey goodness that is the Ford Fiesta. Here’s to hoping that this short flick is just a teaser of what’s to come!
A while back, North American rally stud Ken Block put together a little video that would forever change my opinion of drifting. In the video text, it was made perfectly clear that this was not shot in one go. That video has been played over and over and over: And that is just in our office! I’ll bet many of you have watched it just as often as we have. If you’ve somehow missed it, go check out the first video here.
Now, we get a chance to see some out takes, bloopers and cutting room floor goodness. We thought the Segway segment was too good to be true and it seems we were right. Fortunately the oops was a little one! Once again, crank the speakers really loud and be prepared to be amazed. Oh yes, if you are into the DC shoes be sure to watch to the end for a 20% discount offer. The man has to pay for his automotive hobby somehow!
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