Where it started for many, Ken Block and his theatrics in the Gymkhana series served as a gateway into the world of the enthralling automotive subculture. Now is time for the final edition featuring the American driver strutting his stuff posthumously in the Audi S1 Hoonitron.
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Earlier this year, the tragic news of Ken Block’s passing reverberated throughout the automotive world but his legacy continues! The American rally driver, stuntman and all-around good guy has had his Electrikhana Two video release. These feature the same theatrical stunts as the Gymkhana videos which made him a sensation in the automotive subculture well over a decade ago when they first debuted.
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The video, shot last year in Mexico City with Ken Block and a production army of video crew documented the Audi S1 Hoonitron following the successful inaugural all-electric Gymkhana endeavour in Las Vegas. Titled Electrikhana Two: Mexico City, the Head Hoonigan in Charge (HHIC) exhibits no mercy for tires across various locations in the iconic capital city. Technically commencing at the Plaza de Toros Mexico, the video opens with a captivating all-wheel-drive burnout featuring the Audi’s front wheels turning backward while the rears spin forward, showcasing the electric power and multiple motor magic.
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The video begins with a sprint outside the stadium, featuring drifts, spins, tight donuts, and some near misses as Block launches over curves and clips walls. Although the Audi S1 E-Tron Quattro’s specific value wasn’t disclosed when it was first revealed, the evident damage to Audi parts in the video suggests Block wasn’t overly concerned about preserving the car during this Gymkhana session.
Once all the action from Mexico is said, done and broadcast, the Hoonigan team take the viewer on a tearjerking journey. The video concludes with a montage featuring scenes from all of Block’s Gymkhana videos, spanning back to the original clip from 2008, providing a fitting end to this genre-defying showcase.
