Published 01/04/2023, 6:45 AM EST
The start of 2023 does not look good for motor-racing fans. After the heartbreaking news of American off-road racer Robert Pierce’s demise, another tragic news has left motor-racing fans with heavy hearts.
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Recently, Rodney Childers shared the news about the passing away of Rick Townsend on his official Twitter account. Saddened by the demise of Townsend, motorsports enthusiasts and Dale Earnhardt Jr expressed their remorse.
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Fans and Dale Earnhardt Jr expressed their sorrow
Furthermore, a few other Twitter users reminisced about their time spent with Rick Townsend. Starting off with his business by renovating vehicles, Townsend soon became an offroad legend amongst the motorsports community. Sharing some personal anecdotes, Twitter users talked about the various aspects of Townsend’s life and exceptional personality.
Apart from Childers, Dale Earnhardt Jr too expressed his sorrow over the news. Saddened by the passing away of the off-road legend, Earnhardt Jr posted a simple yet heartwarming reply to Childer’s post. Having driven Townsend cars during his time on the tracks, Earnhardt Jr has always appreciated Townsend’s work, especially the Rick Townsend chassis he drove at Myrtle beach.
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Apart from the heartbreaking news of Rick Townsend and Robert Pierce’s death, the motorsports community witnessed the tragic loss of American professional rally driver Ken Block.
Ken Block loses his life in a snowmobile accident
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Famous for his ‘Gymkhana’ video series on YouTube, American Rally racer and YouTuber Ken Block lost his life in a snowmobile accident. According to the information shared by BBC, Block’s snowmobile landed on top of him while he was trying to drive through a steep slope in Wasatch County, Utah.
As per the statements of the local sheriff’s office, Block was alone when the incident occurred and was declared dead on the spot. Block’s clothing company Hoonigan Industries confirmed the news of Ken Block’s death on Instagram. They wrote “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer, and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.”
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Apart from his YouTube channel, driving career, and clothing company Hoonigan Industries, Block was the co-founder of a skate-wear company DC Shoes. A number of fellow race car drivers and members of the American Rally Association paid tribute to Block on various social media platforms.