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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Ken Block in WRC driving a Ford


iHeartAuto.com Ken Block will be driving WRC in a Ford :


Ken Block who is well known for his Gymkhana video’s in a Subaru STi will be driving a Ford Focus in WRC next season.

“Racing in the World Rally Championship has always been a dream of mine but I’d still be dreaming if I promised podiums in the near future,”

“I will be going head to head with the greatest drivers on the planet. And sure, I will be giving it my all, but my main objective for 2010 is to develop into a competitive driver for 2011 and beyond.”

Block is backed by energy drinks Monster Energy and will have the car prepared by Cumbrian Firm M-Sport, which runs the works Ford team in WRC.
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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should have gone with nissan.......
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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19'd

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Don't know what "19'd" is, but if so, thread re posted in other cars. Mods delete.
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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The only real fords are the Escort Cosworth RS andRS200.
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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The only real fords are the Escort Cosworth RS andRS200.
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the focus 10 times better any day... faster - more reliable - better looking - more advanced - build by the same group - etc....

i dont get this comments...
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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I dislike this guy even more than Pastrana
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I'm not worried for Mikko Hirvonen, but Jari-Matti Latvala would be the one I'd replace with Block. He hasn't been consistent though you can see he's skilled.

I guess time will tell.
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Is it the Focus RS? if so that's a sweet car
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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I had a ford thunderbird turbocoupe in high school, but that is unrelated to this story. Back on topic - I bet he will be driving an explorer. They're adequate off road, and somewhat pleasing on the pavement. I'd put their acceleration on par with the focus RS, yet they can carry 2 more people and a lot more luggage. And that's what's important in WRC - cabin space.

Good luck in your explorer, Ken. I know you read this forum often.
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamdown
I'm not worried for Mikko Hirvonen, but Jari-Matti Latvala would be the one I'd replace with Block. He hasn't been consistent though you can see he's skilled.

I guess time will tell.
might be, but still i think latvala is 100 times better driver the Ken Block.
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Is it the Focus RS? if so that's a sweet car
It'll be the new Ford Fiesta like Tanner Foust was driving at the X-Games last summer.
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Video link in article.

http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/24..._rallying.html
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I assume he didn't pay attention to Pastrana's WRC career
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Originally Posted by Robevo RS
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the focus 10 times better any day... faster - more reliable - better looking - more advanced - build by the same group - etc....

i dont get this comments...
Rs200 owns all. 4wd, rear engine, 2200 lbs...
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