Ken Block @ Pikes Peak


djs

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

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

twobjshelbys

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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.
 

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

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Mad Sik!
 

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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.
 

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

Love the Black Flag.
 

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Wow!
 

Cobraguy

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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! :)
 

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This is how you sell tires! Great promotion
 

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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

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

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

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

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Awsum GT

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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!
 

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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!
 

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