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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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I believe Corvette owners have a special appreciation for performance driving. Watch driver extraordinaire Ken Block tear-up the streets of San Francisco in his 650 hp Ford Fiesta (0 to 60 in 1.8 seconds). Enjoy Ken Block’s Gymkhana 5.



(PS I guess this should have gone in OT.....Mods feel free to relocate).

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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Pretty awesome. Never disappoints as usual. I still miss his old subaru though.
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Pretty phenomenal, great video. Love how he's always smiling, I would be too.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Skills + ***** = Block

It would be awesome to live the life he does. Bring back Subaru!
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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Wow, fun to watch.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Unbelievable talent. Thanks for posting Wayne
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Outstanding!:d
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Wow.

The 5:44 mark is simply unbelievably impressive driving (and the rest of it is amazing).

At 5:44, I thought he was a goner.


Oh and they should do a split or dual screen. One showing the car and one showing his hand and feet work.
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Originally Posted by Wayne O
I believe Corvette owners have a special appreciation for performance driving. Watch driver extraordinaire Ken Block tear-up the streets of San Francisco in his 650 hp Ford Fiesta (0 to 60 in 1.8 seconds). Enjoy Ken Block’s Gymkhana 5.



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That car is absolutely SICK, I'd love to take it out for a spin. Just watched the video, as usual Mr. Block doesn't disappoint, some really serious car control there.
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Wow.

Have to wonder what he does to a car salesman on a "routine" test drive.

Impressive car-control skills, to say the least.
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