Filed under: Motorsports, Performance, Hatchback, Ford, Off-Road, Racing
Ken Block and his co-driver Alex Gelsomino are headed back to the 100 Acre Wood Rally this weekend in an attempt to dominate the race for the fifth consecutive year. However, the major difference is what the gravel-bound duo are driving: The #43 Monster World Rally Team Ford Fiesta.
After a suspension issue resulted in a DNF for the team at the Sno*Drift rally earlier this month, Block and Gelsomino are out to prove the Fiesta is up to the task of beating snow, gravel and ice into submission. To that end, they headed out to SayersBrook Bison Ranch this week to give the Fiesta a proper shakedown ahead of the event, and you can check out the results in the video after the jump.
Continue reading Ken Block attempting 5-peat at 100 Acre Rally in new Ford Fiesta [w/video]
Ken Block attempting 5-peat at 100 Acre Rally in new Ford Fiesta [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.