Toyo Tires pays tribute to Ken Block

Toyo Tires has paid tribute to Ken Block, its brand ambassador of almost eight years who tragically died in a snowmobile accident earlier this month.

The tyre maker paid tribute with the following statement:

On 2nd January, Ken Block, the world-famous rally driver, passed away after an unexpected accident with a snowmobile.

Ken was a world-renowned rally driver as well as a groundbreaking action sports innovator and his passion for car culture heavily influenced a generation of auto enthusiasts.

Toyo Tire Group signed Ken as a brand ambassador in 2016 to support the “PROXES” UHP product lineup, and since then his widely popular Gymkhana and Climbkhana video projects have gained over 210 million views on YouTube.

We are saddened by the news of his passing, and extend our condolences to his family.

Takashi Shimizu, President & CEO of Toyo Tire Corporation said: “Toyo Tire Group was proud to partner with Ken Block, and had great respect for the pioneer he was and what he accomplished in the automotive and action sports world.

“We have always been thrilled by his extreme adventures and passionate pursuit of memorable driving performances.

“Ken’s legacy and memory will live on through his incredible catalog of work, and in the hearts of his millions of fans. We will treasure our friendship with him and forever remember him.”