Ken Block Joins Audi! And Gets The Ultimate Welcoming

I am excited to announce that I have teamed up with Audi on an electrifying new partnership, which will include expanding the Gymkhana franchise to include a new installment starring a very top secret Audi e-tron. The film, dubbed Electrikhana, is scheduled to release in 2022. This union will also see me exploring Audi’s cutting-edge racing and EV technologies, plus serve as a catalyst to push the limits of what’s possible in an electric vehicle. This partnership is literally a dream decades in the making.
Audi’s efforts in the WRC, specifically with their Group B cars, along with their wins at Pikes Peak in the 1980’s is what led me down the path to become a rally driver. Their Quattro system pioneered the AWD car revolution and forever changed the sport of rally, and now I’m getting a chance to be a part of their next leap in motorsports with electric performance. It’s quite an honor, and humbling, to now consider myself a part of a team that I have highly respected for so long. And I can’t wait to share more details on the vehicle Audi is building for Electrikhana, it’s going to be insane.
To lead off the new relationship, I recently traveled to Audi’s home in Ingolstadt, Germany to emerge in all things Four Rings. This trip is documented in a three-part series, the first episode of explores the influence, heritage, and the future of the automobile manufacturer in racing. I got to sample an arsenal from Audi’s current line up including the new ridiculous fast, Audi RS e-tron GT as well as the Audi e-tron Vision GT concept car. But while the partnership looks to the future of performance, I wasn’t going to miss out on an opportunity to drive some iconic machines from the past, including Hans Stuck’s championship winning DTM Audi V8 and Walter Röhrl’s legendary Group B Audi Quattro S1 E2. In addition, I got an intimate look at Audi’s all new Dakar-racecar, the RS Q e-tron racer that will be reimagining the way people view electrification in long distance, endurance racing. All of which can be seen in the coming episodes.
And to answer the question on everyone’s minds: why the switch to electrified vehicles? For me, it’s simple really: It’s new. It’s high level performance. It’s the future. And new technology and forward thinking - the things Audi is great at - can be used to have even more fun with cars, and I am all about that.
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[@GreenEggsAndGraham]

Yesssss.. been a fan of the audi and their Quattro line since they were banned from most circuit racing.. not to mention this will be an epic colab!!!

[@spicefoodasmr1172]

Hi all friends Awesome 😍😍💋💋💋💋💋

[@bryanluntz1603]

Congratulations Ken

[@onkouth]

I laugh so hard every time I see that Audi RS 002 🤣, which isn’t often because of its rarity. It looks like something Mickey Mouse would drive but has about 700bhp, it’s insane, I am so disappointed Group S never happened 😭

[@GreenEggsAndGraham]

@@onkouth definitely but wide body and wing it's transformed into a beast

[@aarongamboa6667]

He might actually win now

[@CarsGarage]

So, the next Hunicorn will be Quattro all-wheel drive? That will be EPIC!

[@nexas2316]

I want an RS6 Avant hoonestate

[@xartpant]

Sq8 plastic shell on top of hoonicorn platform may be

[@tylerjordan9899]

The current Hoonicorn is all wheel drive

[@ArturHg90]

I ThinkPad all of them are 4x4

[@shawnjalbert6458]

Hoonicorn brother

[@beeawesome7140]

Ken driving for Audi feels like some kind of cheat code has been activated!

[@The.world.has.gone.crazy...]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@-MrDontCare-]

😅

[@wesker877]

This is like listening to a band your whole life and growing up to be the lead singer. Sick af

[@Bovara]

OMG just when you thought how can this channel get any better. So excited about the mix of new technology and the nostalgia of group B all rolled into one. So happy for you Ken.

[@ShaneOMalle]

Ken dropped that "E"Stang so fast.

[@djbis]

lol 👌🏼

[@andrewcholiman]

I would get tired of hearing an electric fruit fly buzzing around in my ear all day too. don't get me wrong electric cars are cool but a hoonigan electric car nahhh

[@michaeljohns9003]

They wouldn't let him drive it how he wanted so I don't blame him

[@jimmiestyer2262]

I'm a Ford guy and that electric mustang I boring. I'd rather see a fire breathing Audi anyway over that stupid electric car.

[@sfabsto5653]

@@jimmiestyer2262 Then ur not a real car guy

[@supercole1019]

"I feel big in this car." To be fair, Scotto is big in every car.

[@H3110NU]

That’s exactly what I was thinking…

[@RedStorm4662]

Scotto was able to fit in a Peel P50

[@tutelarius]

Especially after lockdown.

[@samteks125]

Maybe not as much in, say, an Escalade.

[@No-pl6nx]

He should sell me that mk1 for that very reason

[@GeauxBigGarage]

I love the relationship Ken and Scotto have. Their level of friendship allows for such awesome candid dialogue.

[@____Michael_____]

Gotta admit, I was heart broken when Ken separated from Ford, but being with Audi is amazing! Legendary Quattro things incoming

[@ModelCarHobbyist]

Knowing how big Ken is in the automotive world it's hard to think that there are cars he has never seen or driven and that he still enjoys that bonding experience between man and machine.

[@Twitch_Dazin]

Rip Ken block you will always be in our hearts ❤️

[@AKhan.28]

This partnership makes so much sense. Congrats Ken! Keep killing it

[@dhoyt902]

oof.

[@AKhan.28]

@@dhoyt902 😢

[@MidSouthUTV]

Seeing Scotto and Block fanboying over the Audis, got me right there with them. Congrats Ken! Hopefully we can see Ken back in WRC, ARA, Nitro RX, and maybe WRX in an Audi. Maybe onboard with EKS|JC Audi?

[@user-kb9uc8vs1t]

if he is sich a drivwr he dont wank away from a real car

[@dylanhope4864]

Let Scotto Drive One!!!¡!!¡!!!¡!!!!!

[@trdbus4769]

Nah, probably some electric bs

[@vpctech]

WRC? His track record in Worldchampionship Rallying is zero.

[@rogerversluis577]

Traitor traitor traitortraitor.

[@GRCDriver23]

Maybe now Scotto can get his Audi collection running!!

[@stephenfjohnson]

Haha

[@loostrom93]

I believe it when I see it 😂

[@noobFab]

Entirely possible that this has been Scotto's long game for the past few years. How else to get hold of the very coolest tuning parts for older audis?

[@masterpoop67]

no, he will just buy a few that actually run

[@le_floofy_sniper_ducko7964]

haha nice one

[@DevDoesAThing]

ive owned about 22 of the audi ur quattros in my life time. hearing the little buzzer go off going around the corner made my heart warm. glad other people get to experience the same fun that i do.

[@getsomeracingsocal]

Stoked for you all ! Years of hardwork paying off! Remembering the past moving violently into the future! Stay humble God bless 💪💪💯

[@GearSeekers]

This is epic! I never saw this coming!

[@Woof1022]

Ayy I’ve been subbed from >10k

[@compachun94]

I did lol I knew KB was too good for Ford *respectfully*

[@thman6453]

I don't think anybody did

[@tungabunga4107]

@@thman6453 he literally teased it some months ago

[@OmarHernandez-ij1ov]

@@compachun94 loo 9mumim K I'm Mm Mm Mmm Mmmikkl

[@PredMatic]

I can only imagine how big of a deal it is for any rally driver to become part of the Audi team. Congratulations ..This is going to be fkn awesome!

[@vana4054]

That Audi intro was just.. WOOOOW!

[@2URLex]

Hell yes, 4 RINGS to rule them all baby!! I’m pumped for Audi level rally content.

[@Dukes3677]

This is the chapter of his life Ken has been dreaming of and it's awesome to see him achieve it! I love audi.

[@B.Colby107]

Yo can't wait to see what kens gonna do racing with the audi team

[@the_m34]

Since the beginning of the video I’ve been thinking, imagine he does the same thing he did with the Cossie, but with an 80’s Audi Quattro, basically putting himself in a position where he does what he loves to do, in a car he grew up loving

[@michereff16]

jump stuff, probably

[@coreytrevor3910]

He isn't an Audi racing team driver. He is basically being paid to drive around in Audi cars. When you are a Team driver, you do all the events that Audi want you to do. Ken does what we wants and just has to do it in Audi's. Sweet deal

[@B.Colby107]

@@coreytrevor3910 Sorry let me rephrase that can't wait to see what Ken does while racing Audi's vehicles

[@user-kb9uc8vs1t]

he is doing nothing in that car so scared dryving a real car

[@kenspeedsportsja4]

Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲 from ever since i knew he can do the things with cars people never think of. Greetings to Travis and David.🔥🔥🔥

[@mutosanrc1933]

What I like that Ken is so humble and friendly. Would love to meet him once for a few hours and talk a bit.

[@y0jimbb0ttrouble98]

The sound of the 20V in the S1 is just something else .. its music to your ears and hands down wins every single time. Looking forward to seeing Ken in the Audi .. a big congrats !

[@chrispfeiffer7739]

Now we need Scotto to get his RS2 Avant to have with Ken’s Audi rally car in the next Gymkhana

[@tauno908]

Audi needs to get back in wrc.

[@donniepirelli4668]

I thought he had a Coupe Quattro. When did he get a RS2? Does he ever finish any cars he owns?

[@MegaSqualls]

*RS4

[@helmut6080]

Gymkhana with Quattro...WOW that would be epic. Locking forward.......

[@kindofjeremy]

This is too perfect. This is the best partnership that could've happened. 👌👌👌

[@alexandermarken7639]

The pure love of the vehicles makes Ken so good top watch.

[@pe8268]

Build idea: a Hoonicorn-esque quattro with a fully built modern inline 5

[@gabehodos-rich2372]

Yessir

[@chugnorris7091]

5000/200 body style like the imsa ones. Send it.

[@pe8268]

@@chugnorris7091 that would also work very well

[@gouldnj]

This collaboration truly takes Ken where he deserves to be, from a national treasure here in the US but now with a respected international company with cutting-edge products where he can shine in both rally and team-based road racing in America and Europe. Audi needs a brand ambassador for their younger demographic and Ken can be that. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Ken! Congratulations!!

[@jasonlightfoot4145]

Holy Crap!!! This is so cool, absolutely love the 80's era rally cars!!

[@DarrenHarrington]

Quite possibly my favourite partnership to see. Love Audi.

[@vintagetractorsaustralia]

I feel like Scotto squealed with excitement like a little girl when the contract was signed with Audi

[@davidhickey8613]

certainly when he found out they were getting a private museum tour

[@charliestone892]

Man,Ken has had a awesome life..he seems to still remain so humble...him and Bucky Lasik are some cool blessed dudes!! He's been with Subie,Ford,and now Audi!! Hell I bet sponsorship alone pays for his life these days!! You deserve it my dude,Congrats on the partnership and thanks for the inspiration to this Georgia boy Electrician!!

[@TechWiz1983]

Happy for Ken, you truly deserve this! Congrats!! The joy coming through this video is so awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@callumburton1287]

Pretty sick partnership never saw this coming what a welcome you got👍

[@Adam151082]

The older cars are DEFINITELY so much cooler than the newer stuff, even if they're not as fast.

[@Ivegotnochoicesilencemyvoice]

Our department unanimously agreed, that this is a absolutely based collaboration.

[@alexbakaloff]

Let’s see Paul Allen’s comment…

[@thequietgamer1889]

Exceptional

[@thequietgamer1889]

Impressive, very based

[@darrensworkshop6783]

I remember seeing motor cross at Cadwell Park in the late 1080's the line up was...Ford RS200, Metro 6R4 at the front. Audi Quattro at the back, race starts and by the first corner the Audi was leading...that was me hooked in Audi..Great video guys.

[@Halle77]

Love it 🥰😍

[@michaeladams1381]

Sehe das wie du, Marco. Welcome Home, Ken. Show us what you got. 👍🏻🥰

[@dailydrifter2503]

Moin Marco! Du hier ?

[@Cuare84]

Marco war doch bei dem Audi 50 schon hin und weg.

[@ITIRICI]

Audi has a lot going for them and they invest deeply in their racing; I can see this playing out very well :)

[@RCmaniac667]

Invest in racing where? Left the DTM, left the Le Mans, quits Formula E and probably never joins F1

[@Sp1patto]

I'm officially imprest when they build a contender to rival the hoonicorn in looks sound and performance

[@harbinger88hs]

I have watched you for years, Im so happy you were able to achieve a childhood dream. Congratulations

[@penntano]

Love this next chapter. Very excited to see Quattro Gymkhana Part I.

[@Paul.1088]

That Quattro brings back some real happy memories of following the RAC Rally around here in the UK. Beautiful machine.

[@sabiefreddy6666]

You definitely deserve everything Audi has to offer Ken.. stoke on this partnership!!! CONGRATS!!!

[@mrchubbypikachu6142]

It’s always been a dream of mine to be a rally driver and drive a Quattro, I wish I could be doing what you were doing man, amazing video

[@rofalsaurasrex366]

wow the quattro 1984 is a year older then then me and still looks saf i cant wait to see ken in action keep up the great work dude

[@bongosock]

The history of Audi in motor sport is incredible Their innovations literally changed the game :)

[@BrokenQuattros]

Classic Audis getting the attention they deserve!

[@ElkinsEric]

Can you imagine the great things to come from this union?!?!? Seriously STOKED for Ken, Audi, and the Hoonigans!

[@CarcassGrater]

Proper heritage rally team!!!!! EPIC!!

[@setharroyo6611]

Yesssss the Quattro rally car is gonna be sick I’ve always loved the 84 Quattro 👍🏻

[@Jistarii]

This is amazing! Did not expect that

[@tomkelly348]

This just might be me but it seemed like a big announcement that audi actually got u into rally then went to Ford for a few years audi's seem a lot more powerful than ford's but nothing can beat ur hoonicorn hands down

[@jakethesnakeprado6386]

I WAS JUST LOOKING UP KEN BLOCK AND AUDI QUATRO THE OTHER DAY!!! KEN YOU MAD LAD

[@douglascooper1987]

Cool Stuff! The E looks like the commercial car with the Pretty Singer👍👍and the Red car just looks so Short, and Hip to be Square. 🤣🙃🙂👍👍

[@irish3183]

Seeing El Gigante in a Peel P50 wasn't something I expected to see. Just like Ken, the first time I ever saw a rally video with the Quattro I was in love. It spurred on my love for Group B and other rally cars like the Renault R5 Turbo, Renault Alpine A110 and Peugeot 205 T16. Seeing an Ur Quattro in real life would be a dream come true because to me, when someone says "rally car" that's the first thing I think of because it kicked ass and pulled no punches. I have three Lego Quattros and three Hot Wheels Quattros to match.

[@austinlong5031]

Congratulations Ken! I could hear it in your voice seeing the Quattro race car that inspired you. Thanks for sharing these experiences with us.

[@asdfadafads]

love the new concept E Rally Car for Ken! what a beautiful car, i am stoked about the upcoming videos :)

[@GTA.Sven.Andreas]

Ken Block and AUDI...this is so perfect

[@MC-bq3mp]

Was wondering when Ken gets the Group B Audi S1. Finally, a car worth Ken Blocks driving skills.

[@dannyayoch]

A massive total of 18 points in WRC.

[@KamikazeDigital]

Say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! I really thought he was going Subi. It was so awesome to hear the Audi guy say "After it's off the elevator we can let you get in it and drive"; compared to Ford that wouldn't let him hoon a Mach-E, Audi is saying they'll let him drive an actual 1 of 1 legendary race car.

[@djbis]

That's like the biggest 🖕🏼 to Ford. haha

[@olib7709]

This what I been waiting for, can’t wait to see what you can do together 👌

[@davewenners6722]

I've been for aride and driven one. I was around 20 years old and a dream come true.

[@TheDeuceMcGoose]

I dont know, seeing Scotto in his happy place was just as fun as the new partnership.

[@1.0xY.m0r0n]

DUDE I KNEW IT!!! Hell yes!!! Those early gymkhana films are the reason I got into cars and I've always loved Audi's cars, plus they have such an incredible racing pedigree. He's a perfect fit for them and I can't wait to see what insane cars come from this!

[@RByrne]

Thats sick. That quattro is one of my all time fave race cars(along with the old Auto Union c-type, ferrari 312c)

[@Pyxe_ZA]

@08:42 THAT commercial was what sparked my Audi passion/enthusiasm. I’m South African, and we had that commercial, but the one that aired here, ended with this Audi driving on a frozen lake, with rims ONLY. I can’t remember much other than the narrator was like “Quattro”, and I was like “idk what that means, but I LOVE it” 🤣And I was just 6 at the time 🤯. And then the S1 Pikes Peak cemented my eternal love for Audi 👍🏼👊🏽 And my profile pic is testimony to that “Pyxe” different spelling, but same pronunciation

[@RoyAmsterdam]

Can’t wait to see what audi and ken will work on.

[@geraldjohnson8586]

One of my favorite videos, even though there wasn't crazy racing going on. Can't wait for the next one!

[@davldbarnes8483]

I love taking my son's 2016 A3 quattro and running around some our tight mountain roads.

[@daveadlam335]

My first Audi love was a 1987 GT. It was red. A neighbor had it and I thought it was the most beautiful car I had ever seen I was 11 at the time. Still love audi to this day.

[@wwgbert]

Let's go! Can't wait to see what Audi comes up with and to see what races Ken will be racing in the next few years in Audi's. My grandmother moved to America from Germany in the 60's, when I was really young they bought an Audi 100, I still remember the smell of that car.

[@loc-o5282]

A match made in tire-shredding heaven.

[@SYNtechp92]

Congratulations!!!! I watched your video about the private museum and I had a feeling that you'd get in lol

[@DS-qy3qv]

Great stuff man. Audi looks like a great team to be working with, top blokes who all know their stuff and love doing it. Can't wait to see what's in store for us, the rally is going to be next level.

[@Auditography]

Welcome to the team ☺

[@gorytarrafa]

OMG how i miss Group B , it gives me shivers everytime i see those amazing machines running.

[@texturalrlb9627]

Same. They could bring it back safer than it was, (unguaranteed to always live) but it would be cool to see the stuff they could make for it now

[@doffy2192]

@@texturalrlb9627 *sad ford fans nosie*😔😔😔😔😔

[@gorytarrafa]

@@texturalrlb9627 Yes indeed , watching videos like " Rally Portugal Group B Crazy Fans The Best ( Pure Sound ) " we realized the lack of security and the madness of the fans that there was at the time .😅 But i can sure think what they could do with today's technology, it would be really impressive!

[@izzytopete7146]

My two favorite things Audi and Ken Block. b4 frames are my jam.

[@patrickstevens7786]

Audi&Ken Block=perfect!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ianjones1118]

Holy crap! This is the start of something awesome! Can't wait to see a race.

[@aaronredbaron]

what I want to know is how the hell my 9 year old predicted this when Ken left Ford a few months ago.... WTF!!!!

[@WhosManIsThis]

Sometime kid are on something but they right

[@michaelsilguero3551]

And when he just left Subaru for Audi

[@AnekoGT]

From Ford to Audi now

[@TheReaper42069]

From Ford to Subaru to Audi

[@tungabunga4107]

He teased it on instagram

[@iamgates7679]

Definitely a different vibe in the German autos vs the US Autos - i kinda like it. Kens the right guy to bridge that gap for the audience too. Cool stuff.

[@Turd_Ferguson666]

I was given my dad's old '82 Audi Coupe in high school. It had no power, no quattro, but it still looked a lot like the later sport quattro's I fantasized about. That car, and learning about 80s Group-B Rally is what made me fall in love with cars, specifically rally cars and all-wheel-drive. Today I drive Subarus, because they are just more accessible, but if I was rich my collection would definitely need to include an old Sport Quattro (and if I was really rich, a couple classic Lancias as well).

[@jobveldhuizen7089]

Ken in the S1 well thats something I wanna watch

[@boxcarbro3043]

I love how KB can move freely now. It seemed like he was held down (not back) by Ford for a minute, and now he's like "Suburu, i got you, Audi I got you. I drive things better."

[@8alakai8]

when starting as a car mechanic i had the honor to work on a production model quatro

[@digitalradiohacker]

10:29 and hit pause - A priceless example of motorsport heritage sits on a plinth of honour: "Pretty sure he said Ken can hoon it" Their faces - Perfect.

[@patrickz7908]

Hell yeah! This is sick, I would love to see you guys get another B5! Didn't know Ken had a B5S4, so dope

[@PrepareYourself85]

I live in Neuburg, where the test facility is. Cool to know, that Ken was just a couple of kilometers away from me.

[@PlatinumAgar]

Funny how I just yesterday saw an audi s1 quattro in the Finnish rally and now I see one here. Maybe it is time to get some of that 5 cylinder audi goodness to my life

[@bigboy5428]

Great video loved the history part 👏 keep them coming ken 👍

[@johnhornbrook4975]

I love scotto vlogs. Always the best production and got damn this was an amazing Boys trip. I felt apart of this, like I was sitting in the back seat listening to you to laugh and enjoy something important to both of you.

[@SL4PSYM4XY]

The look of instant regret: 10:35 but for reals, Audi is my fav car company and this partnership is magic. Can't wait to see what happens

[@mikehotchkiss8975]

The noise at 16:16 was what got me to worship wrc

[@mountainconstructions]

Grew up in the same era! Great marriage and branding. Had an RS4 wagon, but would have loved a Group B rally car

[@CustomiZe_]

Well I wasn't expecting this !!

[@xXDarthBagginsXx]

Hell Yeah!!! can't wait to see more Audi content - and I know Brian is beyond ecstatic of this joint venture

[@MCTGUN]

Audi was the best rally car since the 80s. Ken block and Audi is a perfect combo. My pops drove Audis since the mid 80s. My first car I bought in high school was a 1980 Audi 4000S in 1988. Now They've produced the only electric car I like.

[@joewontwice]

Good to see audi still having the motorsports division

[@halfgeek1394]

So they replace Kristensen, McNish, Rockenfeller, Capello, etc, etc, for this guy who can't drive a car in a straight line? I really hope he doesn't end up wrecking one of these priceless works of art. Definitely not any real successor to their Rally, LMP, or DTM programs, and frankly it feels very wrong