DC AND
KEN BLOCK PRESENT GYMKHANA FIVE: ULTIMATE URBAN PLAYGROUND; SAN FRANCISCO
Featuring Ken
Block, his H.F.H.V., and the streets of San Francisco
CALIFORNIA,
USA, July 9, 2012 – Today DC and Ken Block released Gymkhana
FIVE, the 5th installment of the award
winning, record-breaking viral video franchise, via the DC Shoes YouTube
channel. Filmed on the actual streets of San Francisco, California, Gymkhana
FIVE builds on the ultimate playground concept of Gymkhana THREE, with a focus
on
fast-paced,
raw action and Block’s driving skills, all while utilizing the topography of a
real-life urban playground.
Chosen
for its unique physical terrain and its ability to be easily recognized on a
global level, San Francisco served as the perfect location for Gymkhana FIVE.
The
city by the bay known for its iconic bridges, steep windy streets, and distinct
neighborhoods—as well as a famous chase scene in the movie Bullit—provided
an ideal gymkhana playground that increased the difficulty level of not just
the tricks, but driving lines as well. And, for the first time ever, all of
Block’s driving was done on real streets.
“San
Francisco was absolutely amazing for Gymkhana,” said Block. “It’s such a unique
location for this kind of driving and allowed me to do some things that I never
thought I’d ever be able to incorporate into one of my Gymkhana videos—like
jumping a table top or doing a jump drift! I’m stoked with how this project
turned out and I’m truly a lucky bastard to have been able to do the things I
was able to do on the streets of San Francisco. To all of the residents
andpeople who allowed us to make this happen, thank you!”
Never short of surprises, Gymkhana FIVE
presents a whole slew of new tricks and locations. The city with over 7.5
million residents appears like its own racecourse, as Block rips through with
not a person in sight.
Locations
like the Financial District and The Bay Bridge were able to be shut down
specifically for Block to put rubber to pavement. Block also tackled extreme
angles and terrain through such iconic locations as Russian Hill, Potrero Hill,
Twin Peaks and the San Francisco Bay itself, thanks to a barge.
From
donuts to drifting, Gymkhana FIVE: Ultimate Urban Playground; San Francisco
undoubtedly features some of the most difficult and intense driving that has
ever been recorded.
As with any video in the Gymkhana franchise,
the cameos add an additional element of surprise and excitement. Motocross legend,
Travis Pastrana makes an unforgettable appearance in the video with Block.
This trick was the first time Travis had been
on a motorcycle since his injury at X Games nearly a year before. The San
Francisco trolley, the barge and the Port of S.F. each serve as significant
characters of their own in GYM5 as well.
“It’s hard to imagine we’d top the last one,
but Gymkhana FIVE is the best in the series by far! Fans loved the raw
nature of Gym3 and were awed by the unprecedented location access in Gym4,” said
DC VP of Marketing, Jeff Taylor. “Gymkhana FIVE is more than just the best
of both though. Ken’s driving is on a whole new level and the streets of
San Francisco provided the perfect natural terrain to showcase it.
There’s never been anything like this and people are going to be blown
away when they see it!”
While
the locations may be new, Block’s trusty Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle
(H.F.H.V.) is back for this video. The car featured in
Gymkhana FIVE is the same car that was used in GYM4. Whether its tearing up
Universal Studios orjumping intersections in the hills of San Francisco, the
H.F.H.V was designed by Block and the Monster World Rally Team to compete in
three distinct disciplines: gymkhana, RallyCross and stage rally.
The car features a 2.0 Lturbocharged motor that
generates 600hp, 665 lb-ft of torque and can go fromzero to 60 mph in only 1.8
seconds. Block’s dedication to the specific design of his H.F.H.V. has paid off
with success as he used it to win the 100 AcreWood Rally in Missouri earlier
this year, as well as recently driving it to a silver medal at Summer X Games
just a week ago.
Also returning for this video are director Ben
Conrad and his amazing production team at LOGAN. Conrad and his team utilized
their Hollywood experience to transform San Francisco into the ultimate
playground movie set.
Also featured in this video is Block’s DC
Teamworks Collection. GYM5 debuts the DC Ken Block Pro Spec 3.0 Shoe, the DC
Ken Block Gatsby 2 shoe and the Block Spartan Teamworks High Shoe. GYM5 also
features Block’s signature collection for DC including the KB Cracked Tee, KB
Cracked Up Zip Hoodie, and the KB Cracked Hat. Originally created in 2005, the
Teamworks Collection and design inspiration stems from Block’s racecar liveries.
collection
for DC including the KB Cracked Tee, KB Cracked Up Zip Hoodie, and the KB
Cracked Hat. Originally created in 2005, the Teamworks Collection and design
inspiration stems from Block’s racecar liveries.
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