American professional rally driver Ken Block has passed away owing to a snowmobile crash. The legendary rally car driver co-owned Hoonigan industries and was the “Head Hoonigan In Charge”. Block was recently present at his ranch in Utah. Moreover, the tragic death of a 55-year-old has sent shockwaves into the MMA world too. Some of the fighters and fans have responded to the tragic death of the legendary rally car driver. Fans got to know about his death via an Instagram Post by The Hooligans.

MMA world mourns the loss of Ken Block

The Hoonigan on their Instagram account posted the tragic passing of their co-owner. The Ken Block co-owned company posted, “It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon.” Furthermore, the post stated, “And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed….”

Furthermore, Jessy Jess tweeted a reply to Monster energy’s Tweet on the passing of Ken Block.

One fan tweeted Block’s contribution to the sport.

The icon found tributes all over the internet. One fan revisited some of the memories of the legendary rally car driver.

RIP Ken Block 🙏I will never forget this video of you drifting. Ever since than my love for cars and street performance has never stopped.

— Calletano (@callo__Topete94) January 3, 2023

Another fan summarised all the unfortunate and tragic incidents that are happening within some hours of 2023.

48 hours into 2023
1. jeremy renner nearly died
2. damar hamlin’s heart stops after a hit
3. ken block dies
4. dana white hitting his wife leaks

what the actual fuck

— GOD .📿 (@TheRealTuneeyB) January 3, 2023

Moreover, Twitter is flooded with fans paying tribute to the contributions of Block.

Furthermore, one MMA community member paid his respect to the legendary rally car driver.

Ken Block has previously interacted with some of the UFC fighters. He even took a couple of fighters on a rallycross ride.

Ken Block took Tyron Woodley and Jorge Masvidal on a Wild Rallycross Ride

Three years ago, Ken Block interacted with UFC fighters Jorge Masvidal and former welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley. The video uploaded on Ken Block’s YouTube channel showed the legendary car driver having fun with the UFC fighters. Ken Block hit the gym and practiced some mixed martial arts with the fighters.

Furthermore, Woodley and Masvidal were seen having some fun at a wild rallycross ride in the car. The idea was for each athlete to experience each other’s professional level.

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The sad passing of Block has left a hole in the hearts of his fans. The MMA world mourns the loss of a legendary driver at the start of 2023. Rest in Peace legend.