SIXTY Mk2 Escorts and Epic Tarmac Stages? Ken Block Takes on the Donegal Rally in Ireland

No video

SIXTY Mk2 Escorts and Epic Tarmac Stages? Ken Block Takes on the Donegal Rally in Ireland

Рет қаралды 483,279

Күн бұрын

Godspeed, Manus Kelly.
Ken Block's Cossie World Tour, presented by Sonax: Episode 008: Ireland’s Donegal Rally
Come out to the Donegal Rally and you’ll see exactly why Ireland is rally country. More WRC cars than an actual WRC race, incredible and challenging roads, and fans that will brave any weather condition to see their favorite rally drivers go head to head on this twisty bumpy tarmac.
Manus Kelly Photo: Philip FitzPatrick/Sportsfile
Subscribe to my channel for more: / @kenblockhhic
Follow me on Instagram: @kblock43
Follow on Facebook: kenblockracing
Rad gear that The Hoonigans make for me: www.hoonigan.c...
Music by Retnik Beats: / retnikdubs
Rad gear that The Hoonigans make for me: www.hoonigan.c...
Check out my Instagram! / kblock43
Follow me on Twitter! / kblock43

Пікірлер: 779

@KenBlockHHIC 5 жыл бұрын

Favorite Irish WRC car from this video? Mine is that blue Mk2 Escort... no surprises there. Ha.

@alexvasilachi9558 5 жыл бұрын

mine is no different :P

@zulu9953 5 жыл бұрын

I mean its an obvious winner right?

@conormcdonagh5165 5 жыл бұрын

Live like an hour a way but wasn't allowed to go😣😂

@troyrogers1236 5 жыл бұрын

Im digging the fiestas in like 30 years theyll probably be sought after like the other cars gotta get one and a sequential gearbox

@liammccann342 5 жыл бұрын

I’m from here and wish I went to watch it

@charliekelly4088 5 жыл бұрын

My dad was the one who died in the rally crash thank you so much for saying I would love if u came back to donegal rally again next year I'm 11 years old thanks so much I hope u read this thanks 👍👍👍

@KevinK88 5 жыл бұрын

Sending love from the states.. hang in there little buddy ✊

@SupBroLetsChill 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear about your father Charlie... Life just doesn't seem fair sometimes but I know your dad would want you to carry on strong.

@s19149 5 жыл бұрын

Your Dad will forever be remembered as a great man, sorry for your loss Charlie.

@darrenmcmurran2445 4 жыл бұрын

7 months later... I'm sorry for your loss

@709mash 4 жыл бұрын

He will always be a legend! Keep strong little dude! The motorsports community is one big family, and will always have your back!

@maxbailey8507 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Manus, an amazing driver taken too soon

@nicarculture1399 5 жыл бұрын

RIP

@callmeFlly 5 жыл бұрын

@Barry.ONeill 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely. Heart goes out to his wife and 5 children .

@imagineaworld 5 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace

@nikodemdyzma9330 5 жыл бұрын

And Simon McKinley too!

@colmw99 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P. KEN AND R.I.P. MANUS . Two legends taken too soon . I hope they are both happily driving their beloved rally cars together in heaven ♥️🕊🙏🕊

@scon2006 5 жыл бұрын

Just to let everyone one know, where the jump was and the block flag, the lady that owned the house beside the bridge, carried tea, coffee and juice out to spectators all day, that’s why Donegal is special

@troyrogers1236 5 жыл бұрын

The rally cars in heaven drive on golden roads. Died doing what he loved, we should all be so lucky.

@jackken63 5 жыл бұрын

Speak for your self .

@techie2udonegal 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Manus Kelly - King of the hills! RIP. You are welcome back anytime Ken!

@GoogleUser-yj1wy 5 жыл бұрын

He shouldn't of been racing in the first place, it's a high risk sport and with 5 kids he was very selfish to be racing! Shame on him leaving poor kids behind without a father, Not to mention he was in his 40's! Way to old and slow reactions for this sport

@sarahlouisestafford2448 5 жыл бұрын

Google User, shame on u, it's a pity u couldn't ur real name when posting a reply too comment. Many won the Donegal International rally 3times. Yes he was a husband x a father to 5 children. I did not know the man personally, but all I heard was 100% nice man. I knew of him. It was very sad. It could have happened to any rally driver, but very very sad it happened to him!!

@sarahlouisestafford2448 5 жыл бұрын

*use*

@ShanesAutos 5 жыл бұрын

Google User your a disrespectful moron speaking ill of the dead like that. Ye he had a family but also loved rallying and was brilliant at it. Feel like I’m wasting my time even trying to explain this to you.

@NC-zy7mo 4 жыл бұрын

@@GoogleUser-yj1wy what drugs are u on every rally driver in the world has kids it's a massive sport with very little deaths.....I'd remove that comment if u dont want to upset his family

@elitexskillz3058 5 жыл бұрын

#RipManusKelly King of the hills of donegal😢

@nikodemdyzma9330 5 жыл бұрын

Manus and Simon McKinley are both the legends!

@oisinhibbitt3731 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Manus 💛💚 Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

@Lockk9 5 жыл бұрын

Great to have you over here Ken. Thanks for sharing IRELAND's Donegal Rally. ~ R.I.P.~ Manus Kelly ☘

@squarerightmedia 5 жыл бұрын

It was a huge pleasure to see Ken & Alex rallying in Donegal. In 2007 Seb Loeb came & said they were the best tarmac stages he had ever seen & now Ken came & said the same, we must be doing something right here in Donegal. Great weekend of rallying, a lot of battles all across the leaderboards, of course Manus Kelly's death has hit us hard in the Irish rally community but now he's up there rallying against the greats like Colin McRae & Richard Burns.

@bigjohnfury5662 5 жыл бұрын

You don't need Loeb block or father Xmas to tell you tarmac rallying is Irish legendary stuff . There's been so many men over the years if you followed it that put on a show ... Thanks to them , they know who they are and the ones not here won't be forgotten

@TheRebelOne. 5 жыл бұрын

#KenBlock. Thankyou for coming to Ireland and competing in the #Donegal International Rally. It was an incredible pleasure to meet you along with my young daughters at the meet & greet. They were "stoked" as you would say. Sadly the rally was cut short due to the death of Manus Kelly our current reigning triple champion. Thankyou for you're tribute at the end of the vt. Ireland is shell shocked at the sudden death of our "King of the Hills". RIP Manus. Thankyou again Ken and #Hoonigan for entertaining the rally fans and to say you I hope you return sometime to the Donegal Rally. 😎👍

@AaronFleming 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Manus, we were waiting on stage 2 on the Sunday and it was so sad when then the news broke, he always put on a great show!

@seandarcy1628 5 жыл бұрын

Same here was getting hyped was disappointed but not as disappointed as some people are

@danielj3440 5 жыл бұрын

Ken, since you loved Ireland 🇮🇪 Can we get a gymkhana in Ireland? Gives you a good excuse to come back 😜

@KenBlockHHIC 5 жыл бұрын

All I know is that I'll definitely be back!

@danielj3440 5 жыл бұрын

@@KenBlockHHIC cant wait to see you back 🇮🇪

@shaunmcilhatton8646 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely little tribute ant the end for Manus Kelly, come back next year in the mk2 for some sideways fun..

@irishracingfling3711 5 жыл бұрын

@@KenBlockHHIC Good man, was great seeing you over here.

@jameshayden8996 5 жыл бұрын

omg best idea ever question is where tho

@benmccarthy3177 5 жыл бұрын

If you're thinking of another rally in Ireland, the rally of the lakes is great

@Dylancliff111 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@mememaster4557 3 жыл бұрын

Killarney is great too

@MrFuguDataScience 5 жыл бұрын

Sad ending, Ken looked very sincere . R.I.P. Manus Kelly

@salsarriba5695 5 жыл бұрын

never seen Ken like that. I really appreciate what he said.

@SteveHarrellRally 5 жыл бұрын

Rally is a family. When someone passes it hits all of us hard, whether we've met them or not.

@bla855 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the entertainment..you and your team are always welcome on the island of Ireland 🇮🇪🇺🇸

@KenBlockHHIC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Can't wait to do this rally again someday.

@AW-Services Жыл бұрын

For any American ken always blended into his surroundings no matter where in the world he was. Will be greatly missed RIP KB 🙏

@464ubd2 5 жыл бұрын

Best country for rally in the world.... No question

@Ben-cx5qp 5 жыл бұрын

Keep er lit

@Kocmonavtika 5 жыл бұрын

what i have heard, most WRC drivers prefer Finland.

@Leksuttaja149 5 жыл бұрын

RBT I guess it depends on what kind of roads someone prefers.

@CarlosGarcia-ze6rt 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best countrys for sure. My top is Ireland or Spain for tarmac, finland or wales for gravel and sweden for snow

@Ben-cx5qp 5 жыл бұрын

@@Kocmonavtika just WRC drivers haven't done Ireland

@javaquickscope7300 Жыл бұрын

Rip Ken, really wish we got to see you back in Ireland again.Rest easy and keep racing up there ✌️

@corbinjobe8416 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing driving as always Ken keep it up Also R.I.P Manus you died doing what you loved

@suzanne6913 5 жыл бұрын

Rip Manus Kelly he was a good friend of mine

@dylanmcmanus8813 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming Ken this will definitely go down in Irish Motorsport history!

@XtreamSheep 5 жыл бұрын

For all the wrong reasons unfortunately

@jamesreid5185 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Manus kelly he was great i met him a couple of times he was so nice😥

@Halliday57 5 жыл бұрын

It was fantastic seeing you take on the stages of Donegal, I hope we’ll see you back on this island again. Rest in peace Manus my heart goes out to his family and friends.

@gradient602 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car! beautiful roads! every second was breath taking to see! Love the Mk5 Cossie! Very sad to hear about Manus Kelly, may he rest in peace.

@shickey11 5 жыл бұрын

It was great to see you in action in Ireland Ken 🇮🇪🇺🇸

@luib7701 5 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace to the Irish rally legend. Ken, hope you’re doing a good job well in every race you’re in. To me you’re always a legend and the racer with so much skills and abilities

@lifeafterlifeproductions 5 жыл бұрын

Hope you liked our neck of the woods and that you come back .

@taz2400 5 жыл бұрын

Great video best yet but I might be biased being Irish lol. Its a legend of a rally and has brought some of the greatest drivers. Very sad end to the rally this year as we lost one of the great Irish drivers. R.I.P. Manus Kelly you can join the legends now.

@pkuudsk9927 5 жыл бұрын

The whole vibe from the amount spectators reminds me of group b. Manus Kelly you were take too soon but doing what you love RIP.

@reeceswann4 5 жыл бұрын

Manus was king of the hills in Donegal, a local hero. It was a very sad day to hear that such an inspirational figure was taken so soon from us, rest in peace ‘Mandy’ the rally world will never forget you ❤️

@jackboi6555 5 жыл бұрын

I love that u mentioned manus ken ur a good man

@shaunmcd1758 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Manus Kelly class video hopefully see you back in Donegal again ken 🇮🇪🇮🇪

@joenels4356 5 жыл бұрын

awsome stuff i too love the mark2s thanks for the coverage memories of being a kid in the late 90s up at 3am watching wrc amped to the max on the edge of the couch chewing on my fingers watching all the rally racing madness

@jonathanosullivan7700 5 жыл бұрын

Next time you should do the rally of the lakes, definitely up there as one of the best rally’s in the world Alongside donegal.Would love to see you goin up molls gap

@carey1982 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Manus Kelly, King of the hills, very genuine sentiment at the end from you and thanks for the entertainment over the few days in Donegal, Do please come back,

@AmbientMike 5 жыл бұрын

As a Californian and massive rally fan, I just want to say THANK YOU Ken for bringing the love of rally to US fans. Needs to be more involved over here, hopefully ARA can take off a bit more. RIP Manus.

@pdgaming4142 5 жыл бұрын

I got Ken’s pun: Ken:Recap Also Ken: shows cap (hat)

@KenBlockHHIC 5 жыл бұрын

😉

@callumfinnerty8547 Жыл бұрын

Rip Ken you are such a legend

@dianamaioru497 3 жыл бұрын

Love Ireland's rallies so much!

@harrycoalter3227 3 жыл бұрын

Manus kelly i known him personally i seen all three of his rally cars he was a legened we all loved him deep down we will miss him forever

@ry7hym Жыл бұрын

I still cant believe youre gone. youll always be a great inspiration to motorsport

@alexbyrne4785 5 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Manus Kelly , King Of The Hill champion. Funeral was truly upsetting

@GarJericho 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Ken and thank you for coming to our beautiful home. Rest In Peace Manus Kelly❤️

@hiiack1442 5 жыл бұрын

Ken please come back next year. I was sitting at a stage in Downings waiting and got cancelled. R.I.P Mandy

@zulu9953 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Make us proud Ken!!! Cant wait to see you and Travis at Nitro

@pricklypear300 2 жыл бұрын

You are doing the whole motorsport world a favour with this magnificent beast🥰🥰🥰

@mr.coolio4321 3 жыл бұрын

Donegal is the best place in the world and it's insane that you drove here!

@lewisbaillie 5 жыл бұрын

Ken, I'm from the Scottish Borders, in Scotland obviously, I highly recommend trying a few roads out across here, mainly the A7, that would be a great road for a Gymkhana track! Scenery is fantastic too and there is a lot of rally heritage here with the likes of Jim Clark and the JC Rally. Great video, loving the Cossie!

@vines-rl. 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Manus all my respects lay in your driving. I’m crying my eyes out just hearing that your gone. 💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️

@jeremyhart638 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Mr. Kelly This reminds me of the Isle of Mann TT but with cars. On a side note, Ken’s white gloves are sick.

@paulmcateer1595 5 жыл бұрын

Check out the Manx Rally, which also takes place on the Isle of Man!

@DirtyRC101 5 жыл бұрын

Isle of man TT but with cars? What have you been smokin...

@jasongormley7829 5 жыл бұрын

Ken block for king of the cone 2020?🔰🇨🇮

@yesyoureright9384 5 жыл бұрын

Jason Gormley 😂😂

@Irish-caddy Жыл бұрын

R.I.P Ken. Thanks for coming to Donegal ❤️ 43 forever

@seanried2928 5 жыл бұрын

Nice words spoken ken about a true legend who won't be forgotten

@spencersmith8138 5 жыл бұрын

Watching you win those rally’s still gives me the chills. RIP Manus Kelly 🙏

@caleboshier3505 5 жыл бұрын

Terrible ending to an incredible event. Gods speed Manus!

@CleanNPristine2023 5 жыл бұрын

The man went out the way I think we all would want... doing what he loved most! RIP Manus and bless the Kelly family for a loss too early to see coming.

@thebigdiff 5 жыл бұрын

rip manus kelly a real gentle man ken your welcome back anytime love to see big names coming here puts us on the map for all the right reasons

@h.j.70 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing episode with a sad end. Rest in peace Manus

@darrenc12pdg123 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic weekend, lucky enough to be standing on the first corner at knockalla witnessing the views and cars : RIP Manus Kelly you died doing what you loved best.

@stephenbyrne208 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked Ireland, Amazing island. 🇮🇪👍 We have some of the best rally drivers in the world. 🇮🇪👍

@darrenhillman8396 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken, Great to see you enjoying your time in Ireland. Fantastic roads, fantastic people. So sad about Manus. But as others have said, at least he was doing something he loved to do. Which, when all is said and done, is not a bad way to go. Hope you make it back to Ireland for future events.

@katieshovelin5772 4 жыл бұрын

I was at the donegal ulster gaa final when I heard about Manus and I couldn’t believe I nearly cried ❤️😓RIP and ken you are always welcome

@westschleife 5 жыл бұрын

I love that the Cossie is still out there clocking in and putting in work. Nice job Mr.Block.

@marcopoon2082 Жыл бұрын

Still can't believe he is gone. Such a legend

@joshtabs8197 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words about my country and my people! Irish road racing be it bikes or cars is really unique. Hope you had good craic anyway and sank many many pints! Mup the Ken lad

@paulmcalinden6231 5 жыл бұрын

Respect to you ken . Good show Rip Mandy

@conordoherty4756 5 жыл бұрын

Such a nice tribute in the end RIP the king of the hills manus Kelly

@jahb77ss95 5 жыл бұрын

Big blessings Manus!! Race on!

@PRODRIFTER46 5 жыл бұрын

We are all very glad you came over you showed great pace in the stage times , very fast and smooth , I hope you come back and do another few events . And return to donegal in manus’s memory and tackle it again . 🇮🇪❤️

@KenBlockHHIC 5 жыл бұрын

Would absolutely love to come back and do more events here.

@rorywphoto 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see you on the stages Ken. See you again soon for more slides

@jackoconnor3999 5 жыл бұрын

Whoever tunes your cars they do a top notch job.

@kerryannbarr1527 5 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace to 'The King of the Hill' Manus Kelly. Lovely tribute. Thank you Ken for meeting my 2 wee petrol head sons Toby and Corrie who are mad for the Donegal Rally. You shared their 4 leaf clover goodluck card on instagram and made their year!! They have been waiting on this video since Sunday. Keep 'er lit!

@694069406940 4 жыл бұрын

rally drivers are the best drivers in the would plus it is one hell of a adrenaline rush just watching them race

@gavalaa2974 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you rallying agian

@KenBlockHHIC 5 жыл бұрын

It's nice to be back in it!

@Ben-cx5qp 5 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace Manus Kelly ❤️ A legend and one of Ireland's great drivers💪 You'll always be remembered. Donegal and Ireland isn't the same without you and your amazing attitude. We will miss you...

@GuyverGamingTV 5 жыл бұрын

You should definitely do more rallys in the UK and Ireland as this is where its at, more amazing cars and awesome fans then anywhere in the world.

@andyeve8 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed you time experiencing to fun and excitement of the Irish Road Rallys in Donegal. Especially as you did it with limited testing. The rally community in Ireland do have a wonderful charm and passion. For me there is nothing better for entertainment than watching Mk2 Escorts screaming round a rally lanes. I'm am sorry too that you experience was tinged with sadness at the loss of a fellow competitor. I'm sure at always brings home the reality of just how challenging and frightening it can be at times. God speed Manus. Thank you for the entertaining. 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 Hope we will see you back in Ireland soon Ken.

@dessieodonnell9247 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely Tribute, very sincere and heartfelt.

@eagle_706_racing 5 жыл бұрын

Rest in eternal Peace Manus, you were and still are a legend. God Speed

@bmwracing1974 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Ken and I hope you enjoyed your time here in Ireland. Nice words at the end. Rest in peace Manus.

@KenBlockHHIC 5 жыл бұрын

I genuinely enjoyed my time in Ireland, such a great place for rally. Very sad about how it ended.

@michaelhughes3302 5 жыл бұрын

Good on you Ken and team. Glad to see your love for Ireland. RIP Manus, the King of Donegal! Michael Hughes in Toronto.

@chriscars3578 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to see you in Ireland always great to see you driving. Rip manus

@TRIP5_GAMING 5 жыл бұрын

i am so sad to hear about Mr Kelly... thoughts and prayers for his family .. but I have to thank u Ken for bringing us this awesome rally footage... so great to see rally racing again bc i can never find the wrc on TV anymore !

@spslist 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ken for rallying in my home. Godspeed Manus.

@MrRednuht13 5 жыл бұрын

RIP and Godspeed Manus way to young and full of life to be taken, prayers for the family

@djuell01 5 жыл бұрын

Godspeed to him and his family all the best wishes! Otherwise great video, just shows you how serious the sport is.

@Rlee571 5 жыл бұрын

Well done for taking on Donegal. And RIP Manus...

@webweb9673 5 жыл бұрын

Class act that he took the time to pay tribute to manus. RIP king of the hills

@morophineswordphich8229 5 жыл бұрын

A sad end but he went out like a warrior. Rest in peace road warrior.

@enzoagustins4532 Жыл бұрын

Ken Block 🇺🇸💝💝 qué descanse en paz pésame a la familia el mejor piloto de la historia lo amamos para la eternidad 🇺🇸💝💝🇺🇾

@Runna88-w1m Жыл бұрын

I love Spanish people

@Crazylaze98 5 жыл бұрын

Props to you for honouring Manus "Mandy" Kelly in your video. Great driver. Also where was your mention of going hedging your cossie on day 1? Or the footage of king of the cone?