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Lucy Block is a race car driver from the United States of America and the mother of fellow driver Lia Block. She competes with her family, including her late husband Ken Block, in various events including Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.[1] She has a role in running both Hoonigan Racing Division and the 43 Institute.[2] She began her motorsport career in 2007 with the Middle Cog Rally in Colorado, and has since participated in over 30 rallies.[3]

Career

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Lucy Block primarily participates in off road racing, but also does hill climb events and mixed rallies.[4]

Personal Life

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On January 2nd, 2023, Lucy Block's husband Ken Block was killed in a snowmobile accident.[5] She considered leaving the world of motorsport after his death, but soon remembered that "we are a rally family."[6] She is from Ocala, Florida.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Howard, David (21 May 2024). "156 Turns. 4,725 Vertical Feet. 12.42 Miles. One Legacy". popularmechanics.com. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  2. ^ Gluck, Jeff (2024-04-02). "After Ken Block's death, Lucy Block carries on and expands his racing legacy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  3. ^ PPIHC (2024-01-19). "BEHIND THE WHEEL - Lucy Block". Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  4. ^ a b "Lucy Block". Nitrocross. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  5. ^ Ramsay, George (2023-01-03). "Rally driver and YouTube star Ken Block dies in snowmobile accident aged 55". CNN. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  6. ^ Morales, Martin (2024-01-31). "10 Things You Need To Know About Lucy Block". TopSpeed. Retrieved 2025-05-22.