Ken Block headed to WRC?

[shockey1221]

Hey guys, Autosport is reporting this morning that Ken Block might begin a limited WRC campaign alongside Chris Atkinson next season in 2009 spec, Monster Energy-backed Ford Focus WRC cars. I must say I'm pretty excited about this if it turns out to be true! Check it out.

Block lined up for WRC campaign
By David Evans

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American rally and extreme sports star Ken Block is close to a deal to join the World Rally Championship in a new Ford team, this week's AUTOSPORT magazine reveals.

Former Subaru driver Chris Atkinson has been lined up as Block's team-mate in the all-new Monster Energy Drink World Rally Team.

The three-year deal, which is likely to be agreed in the next month, would offer the World Rally Championship the chance to break into the all important North American market - a move seen as pivotal to the sport's development.

The deal, which is being brokered by Block's management team Wasserman Media Group, is reckoned to be one of the most significant in the sport's history....

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http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79442

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[Weasel 555]

very nice , i hope it all works out :D

[chris]

This would certainly be great for the sport and add some extra flavor to the mix! Hope it pans out!

[Francisco]

Yay for privateer teams! :D

A lot of people got excited when this story broke thinking it signified the return of a Subaru factory team...
It will be interesting to see Ken pushing an RS WRC.

[1fastben]

I'm so glad Ken is headed towards this more than Travis. I like Travis, but Ken has such a passion for the sport that I think it's far more suited that he gets this position. Good for him!