As seen on MTVs Rob Dyrdeks Fantasy Factory, Gymkhana 2.1 takes the epic cinematography and driving from DC Co-Founder and Rally Team Member Ken Block that youve come to expect from the Gymkhana videos and mixes in Rob Dyrdek in his comical and somewhat powerful miniature version of Blocks rally car. The two, who have worked together and been good friends since Dyrdek joined the DC skate team in 1995, decided to get the shifter car built and film the clip when Dyrdek made an appearance in the Gymkhana TWO video earlier this year. A custom mold was made to build the shifter car nearly identical to Kens Subaru WRX STI (except for the head-out-the-roof part). The team at Vermont SportsCar wrapped the shifter in the same graphics as Blocks competition rally car, and a custom fireproof, FIA certified driving suit just like Blocks was even made for Dyrdek. The Gymkhana 2.1 video features all the near run-overs, drifting, racing and shenanigans that occur when two unique individuals like Dyrdek and Block hit the tarmac in polar-opposite-sized whips. For more photos and info on Gymkhana 2.1, check out dcshoes.com/auto. Enjoy the video after you click into this post.
June 1, 2009 – VISTA, CA – DC officially launches Ken Block’s first-ever TeamWorks Collection on June 1st with the best infomercial ever—introducing the Gymkhana TWO video. Riding on the success of the first Gymkhana Practice video that grabbed the attention of over 20 million viewers worldwide, the high-performance video and Block’s complete TeamWorks Collection will be live at www.dcshoes.com/gymkhanatwo.
May 14, 2009 – Vista, CA – Riding on the success of the first Gymkhana Practice video that grabbed the attention of over 20 million viewers worldwide, DC and Ken Block are producing another gymkhana video. Operating under the project name “Gymkhana TWO,” the video has a target launch date of June 1, 2009. Leading up to the launch of the video, DC will release several teaser videos and behind the scenes photos, exclusive interviews, appearance information, upcoming event details and contests in a new blog section on its website – http://auto.dcshoes.com/features/ken-block-blog/.
Block, who is a co-founder of DC leading the brand since 1994, is also a member of the DC Rally Team, and is currently working hard to develop the project. Details are still on lock, but the latest gymkhana video will feature a new location, new car, all new footage, and be filled with lots of surprises. Click to Read More…
original source: DC Press Release
photos by William Knose
April 6, 2009 – Vista, CA – If you are amongst the 20millionwho have seen DC Co-founder Ken Block’s first Gymkhana Practice video then you need to check out the newly released Bonus Edit of the video—with never-before-seen footage and an alternate spin at DC’s new minisite www.dcshoes.com/gymkhana. If you haven’t seen the original video prepare yourself for a bonus edit that presents the footage in a different light, and while you’re at it make sure and peep the first video too.Click to Read More…
The very first Subaru Impreza World Rally Car (WRC), which debuted at Rally Monte Carlo in 1997, is for sale for £85,000 on a new website dedicated to pre-owned Prodrive-built rally cars.
The 1997 Impreza WRC, chassis number PRO-WRC-97-001, was the very first car built under the new WRC regulations introduced in 1997. During the season, this chassis was used by Colin McRae, Pierro Liatti and Kenneth Erikkson before being rebuilt and sold to a Prodrive customer in 1998. It has now been fully restored to its original condition by McKinstry Motorsport in Ireland and liveried as it was at the Rally of Finland in 1997.
A further seven former works Impreza World Rally Cars and 17 Prodrive Impreza Group Ns are also currently for sale via the new site. Prices range from £50,000 for a 2005 Prodrive Impreza Group N to nearly £350,000 for an early 2008 specification Impreza WRC.
Only rally cars which were originally designed and manufactured by Prodrive to FIA regulations are being sold through the website: www.prodrive.com/carsforsale.
Well it looks like the global financial slowdown has claimed another victim. It seems the “Toybaru” that has been rumored all over the internet has been put on a indefinite hold by Toyota and Subaru. Too bad too, a rear wheel drive car based on the wrx platform probably would have been a blast to drive. Check the source to read a bit more on this.
With the highly successful “Share the Love” campaign. Subaru split up 4.6 million dollars between 5 charities. Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Habitat for Humanity International, Meals On Wheels Association of America, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
The “Share the Love” campaign not only boosted sales between November 24th 2008 to January 2nd 2009, but also raised awareness for the charities involved. Subaru of America donated $250.00 for every new vehicle sold within this time frame. When purchasing a new vehicle, the person buying the car had a chance to select which of the five the $250.00 dollar donation would go to.
With the state of the economy, and how it directly affects the car industry, it is a breath of fresh air to hear good news like this. “Thumbs up” to you Subaru, for running a great marketing campaign, as well as raising awareness for these charities.
Subaru of America, Inc. will show a one-of-a-kind Subaru Impreza WRX STI designed for its factory rally driver Travis Pastrana at the Chicago Auto Show, February 13-22 in McCormick Place. Subaru worked with Pastrana to create a brilliant yellow “199″ liveried WRX STI to commemorate his third consecutive Rally America National Championship. Pastrana is scheduled to appear at the Chicago Auto Show to sign autographs in the Subaru booth February 14th and 15th.
Winner of nine X Games Gold Medals, two for X Games Rally competition, Pastrana’s street ride had to be as formidable on the road as his racing WRX STI is on the rally circuit. The Travis Pastrana WRX STI is not only a visual stunner, but also amps up performance capability of the stock production Impreza WRX STI. Vermont SportsCar, technical partner for Subaru and builder of the team’s rally cars, customized the WRX STI using an array of Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT) and STI parts, along with unique custom pieces. The SPT and STI engine, exhaust, chassis and interior parts showcased on the Travis Pastrana WRX STI are available for any WRX STI through authorized Subaru dealers.
Travis Pastrana: Rally Star
Pastrana was already a motocross champion and X Games gold medal winner when he launched a rally career in 2003. He began driving for the Subaru-backed Vermont SportsCar rally team in 2004.
“February 5, 2009, Setsuo Wakuda AUTOBACS SEVEN Co., Ltd. that each board of directors of the Company’s two consolidated subsidiaries, AUTOBACS STRAUSS INC. and AUTOBACS U.S.A., INC resolved to file Chapter 11 petitions and the two subsidiaries filed petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on February 4, 2009.”
“oh noez” where will we get all of our JDM Goodness and air fresheners? For more of the technical details on this bankruptcy click on the following link. Link to Autobacs Bankruptcy
Update 1-19-2009 - Well guys and gals, looks like they pulled this promo code. We are getting reports that this code has stopped working. This code was confirmed working for the first two days of this code surfacing. Guess that’s the way the cookie crumbles in our economic condition.
So you’ve been wanting that set of Subaru Rally Team USA Pro. Spec 1 Racing shoes for the longest but couldn’t scrounge up $200 for them. Now you can get them and any other SRT USA schwag offered by DC shoes for 50% off list price.
The following discount code will get you 50% off your purchases at http://store.dcshoes.com/. This code will expire at midnight on Feb. 27th.
