He said he would be back next year.
This year’s Pikes Peak competition is over Ken Block and his 1,400 horsepower Porsche. Block destroyed the engine. A short video that he posted on his Facebook page shows the extent of the damage. His chances of qualifying for Sunday’s race were ended by this.
Block delved into the details on Twitter and revealed that the engine had lost a valve, leading to a devastating engine failure. Block and his teams attempted to repair the engine by flying parts from California. However, it was not enough to get the Porsche on the hill climb course.
Last month we got a complete rundown of the Porsche Hoonipigasus. We learned that the BBi Autosport-built 911 produced 1,400 horsepower (1.043 kilowatts), which flows to all four wheels. This is a huge car. But this Porsche weighs in at nearly 1,000 kg (2,204 lbs).
Block was unable to attend the 100th edition of the event. Block said that he was “all gutted” for the loss of his team. He did however add that he will be back in 2023. Block participated in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2005, and has returned for more. Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which covers 12.42 miles up 4,725 feet with around 156 turns, is an incredible race.
Pikes Peak attendees won’t have the opportunity to watch the car climb the hill but they can still see it at the event. The car’s distinctive pink livery, which is a nod to the 1971 Porsche 917/20 “Pink Pig”, will be on display for them. Although it won’t be racing up the hill at all, it would still be cool to view the custom-built racer.
It is always disappointing to see a racing venture end before it has even begun. Block was an example of this. While a team can plan for the worst, sometimes disasters are too devastating to overcome. We are excited to have him back next year.
