Ken Block was one of the most famous racers of our time. He died on January 2, 2023, in a tragic snowmobile accident. Now some players in GTA Online are honoring him by driving a car in the game that resembles Block’s famous Mustang.
Who is the racer? The famous racer Ken “Hoonigan” Block became known through rally racing. As Rookie of the Year, he earned initial attention in 2005, gained a reputation as a tough driver at the X Games, and reached millions of people through his YouTube channel, celebrating his Gymkhana courses.
Now Ken Block has tragically passed away in an accident. The accident occurred in Utah, USA. Authorities state that Block was struck by his snowmobile (via reuters.com). He leaves behind a wife and three daughters.
This is how his fans are remembering him: Many fans are mourning, and some are also active in the action game GTA Online. They want to honor his memory by recreating his iconic Ford Mustang, the Hoonicorn, in the game.
A thread on the subreddit of GTA Online is currently gaining attention, which reports on the death of Ken Block. The thread creator shares an image showing a GTA version of Block’s Hoonicorn. It is the GTA car “Drift Tempa”:
Since the racer’s accident is still fresh, many readers of the thread are only now learning about the tragedy. There are some very emotional postings on the topic – spontaneous reactions to the unpleasant news. Some wish his family strength during this difficult time.
One commentator urges all players to use the modified vehicle in GTA Online in the coming days to honor Ken Block. Some agree with him.
Others suggest that many more vehicles from Ken Block’s garage could be recreated:
However, many users agree that with Ken Block, a significant racer has left us. For many in the thread, he was an inspiration or the gateway to motorsport, and they will always think of him when rally racing is on.
