Loeb 12 seconds faster than 2nd place Block

93EXCivic wrote:

Javelin wrote: The others still looked ridiculous though.

The ones that looked like they had idea of what they were doing got crashed out.

Yeah, Pastrana comes to mind "Racing incident" right uh-huh

Watching some of the practice videos he's posted (like the 100 acre wood practice on youtube) you can tell his driving skill has grown ALOT over the last few years. He's only a few years deep in the sport, and he IS competitive.
I'd kill just to be able to be competitive at that level.
Flatbill brotato fanclub aside, the guy is a true, inspiring, american success story.

and he does seem like a standup guy, unlike the majority of the scene/culture that idolizes him.
I'm backing the guy, and I don't own a single fitted hat. Nope, not a single one.

RoadRaceDart wrote:

93EXCivic wrote:

Javelin wrote: The others still looked ridiculous though.

The ones that looked like they had idea of what they were doing got crashed out.

Yeah, Pastrana comes to mind "Racing incident" right uh-huh

I was also thinking of Sverre Isachsen.

corytate wrote: and he does seem like a standup guy

I used to intern for Rally America in the height of the Ken and Travis show. I sat on the other side of the table from Ken at the post race dinner after the Lake Superior Pro Rally a few years back, and we had a great conversation. He is one of the most genuine and likable guys in the world. Of course he is completely overshadowed by Mr. Nice, Travis Pastrana.

Jeff wrote: From everything I've read, Ken Block is a stand up guy that you'd love to have a beer with. I have no problem with Ken. But he is not a great rally driver, he's not the fastest guy in NA, not the fastest guy in the States, and probably not the fastest guy in his home state.

I'm not a fan of his "look at how awesome I am" videos, but to use an analogy you'll understand, even the worst player on the worst team in the NHL is still an incredibly skilled hockey player.

He's racing in some pretty good company.

Zomby, I'm a transplanted America, what is this hockey you speak of

I've said this before and I'll say it again. I think most of us, given Ken's resources, could drive at his level with the same amount of time spent behind the wheel. I just don't see any magic in his driving. He's always had a huge money advantage over his competitors yet he does not dominate like he should. And when he does run with the big boys in WRC, he's not a consistent top 10.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwYwK0-47H0

There used to be a much better video, without the dub. It was 2006 Acropolis and he took second vs. Gronholm.