Racing Glove Worn by Ken Block, 2018
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Ken Block redefined motorsport with his tire-shredding Gymkhana films. Together, they received hundreds of millions of views online. Block also made his mark as a rally driver. He earned multiple wins in American and international events for his Hoonigan Racing Division. Block coined "Hoonigan" from "hooning," a slang term used in Australia and New Zealand to describe reckless driving.
Ken Block redefined motorsport with his tire-shredding Gymkhana films. Together, they received hundreds of millions of views online. Block also made his mark as a rally driver. He earned multiple wins in American and international events for his Hoonigan Racing Division. Block coined "Hoonigan" from "hooning," a slang term used in Australia and New Zealand to describe reckless driving.
Artifact
Glove
Date Made
2018
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.141.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ken Block.
Material
Aramid
Silicone
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Blue
Inscriptions
on top of glove: alpinestars / Tech1z on bottom of glove: In compliance with FIA / standard 8856-2000 / alpinestars / Year of manufacture: 2018
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