Racing Suit Worn by Ken Block in "Gymkhana Five," circa 2012
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Rally driver Ken Block redefined motorsport with his wildly popular Gymkhana film series. Each video featured Block performing elaborate stunts in exciting locations, and together they racked up hundreds of millions of views online. Block wore this racing suit in 2012's Gymkhana Five: Ultimate Urban Playground; San Francisco, a tire-shredding tour through the City by the Bay.
Rally driver Ken Block redefined motorsport with his wildly popular Gymkhana film series. Each video featured Block performing elaborate stunts in exciting locations, and together they racked up hundreds of millions of views online. Block wore this racing suit in 2012's Gymkhana Five: Ultimate Urban Playground; San Francisco, a tire-shredding tour through the City by the Bay.
Artifact
Sports uniform
Date Made
circa 2012
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.141.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ken Block.
Material
Cloth
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 67 in (Collar to ankle)
Width: 20 in (Shoulder to shoulder)
Inscriptions
on front of belt BLOCK on back: BLOCK / 43 on back of collar: Standard 8856-2000 / RS.200.11 / alpinestars / Year of manufacture: 2012
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