Racing Glove Worn by Ken Block, 2017

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Glove

Date Made

2017

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

at Legacy Locations in Photography

Object ID

2019.141.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ken Block.

Material

Aramid
Silicone

Color

White (Color)
Black (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 12.75 in
Width: 5.25 in
Size: undefined X-Large

Inscriptions

on top of glove: alpinestars / Tech1z on bottom of glove: In compliance with FIA / standard 8856-2000 / alpinestars / Year of manufacture: 2017
Racing Glove Worn by Ken Block, 2017