Ken Block's first race in a Ford at Sno Drift rally

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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Ken Block's first race in a Ford at Sno Drift rally

http://blogs.eurotuner.com/6602821/e...eam/index.html
On the first day, Block finished third having set the fastest time for stage one in the twenty-stage race. But unfortunately due to mechanical failures in the suspension, he wasn’t able to compete in the second day.
I don't understand... a ford.... with mechanical issues? No way!

Way to get a DNF on your first race traitor!

Actually... I'm still rooting for him.
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rofl... I'm still rooting for him too, but ford... not surprised...
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I kinda doubt that it was stock Ford suspension...
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didnt pastrana finish first
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awesome looking car. good support domestic!
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serious man, i want america to see rally more n more. i want to see a RallySF haha.
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I'm all down for getting Americans into rally, believe me! I just am not a ford, though I'm sure its not the watered down US version. I know its not stock suspension, but we all are familiar with the Found On Road Dead acronym ;p
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its not a true ken block thread without a video...

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Originally Posted by code3suby
I'm all down for getting Americans into rally, believe me! I just am not a ford, though I'm sure its not the watered down US version. I know its not stock suspension, but we all are familiar with the Found On Road Dead acronym ;p
im not either. but i am down to see ford change my perspective

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Originally Posted by code3suby
I'm all down for getting Americans into rally, believe me! I just am not a ford, though I'm sure its not the watered down US version. I know its not stock suspension, but we all are familiar with the Found On Road Dead acronym ;p
Wow. Have you ever paid attention to Ford of Europe. They've won countless awards over the past decade or three for their amazing cars. We're finally getting the goods here and that will only continue over the next couple of years.




...and how can you hate on one of the best, most iconic manufacturers in the rally and the WRC??? Not to mention it's an AMERICAN brand!?!?!?!





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One quick example (and a car I truly wished we got here):

European Car of the Year 2007

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Originally Posted by eastbaysubaru
Wow. Have you ever paid attention to Ford of Europe. They've won countless awards over the past decade or three for their amazing cars. We're finally getting the goods here and that will only continue over the next couple of years.




...and how can you hate on one of the best, most iconic manufacturers in the rally and the WRC??? Not to mention it's an AMERICAN brand!?!?!?!





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Originally Posted by code3suby

I don't understand... a ford.... with mechanical issues? No way!

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rofl... I'm still rooting for him too, but ford... not surprised...

Yeah, because Subys never break down.


And yeah how could Ken turn his back on Subaru with that free car and all that factory support they were offering him!!

Oh, wait...
Old Feb 9, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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a car I truly wished we got here
That's the thing. Yes Ford makes some awesome cars, but none of them are offered in the US and that is why they suck. They offer their ****ty cars here which are usually Found On Road Dead.



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