I posted a pic of Mr. Block’s car at the top of this post becuase I think it is a rad looking car but this post isn’t about his car. I am writing this post about a problem that is affecting our beloved action sports stars in pandemic proportions; the problem is malnutrition.
It’s seems lately some of our favorite athletes aren’t eating enough calories to sustain their boyish good looks; with all of their endorsement money and sponsorships can’t someone give them a sandwich?
Example #1:
Travis Pastrana: He looks hungry, he used to be such a well built and dare I say “striking” young man, now he looks like he hasn’t seen the inside of a supermarket in weeks. Travis, is the Metal Mulisha team stealing your lunch money?
Example #2:
Tony Hawk: This poor guy is so hungry he has to wear a hoodie with the hood up and have a fur blanket just to stay warm. Didn’t he go to some parties for his videogame releases? I have been to those kind of parties, there is tons of food.
Example #3:
Ken Block: Look at this virile young man, he knows that eating all his food groups and drinking his milk is the way to go. It also looks like the lovely blond girl behind him agrees with his theory.
Is it the recession that is making these gentlemen cut back on their food costs? or maybe it’s all the images they see on TV that they have to be a certain weight to be attractive? We may never know.
What we do know is that on September 12, Fuel TV will be premiering the episode of their show “Firsthand” featuring Ken Block, to learn more about the show, keep reading..
Airing Sunday, September 12, at 10:00pm Eastern Time (7:00pm Pacific Time), co-founder of DC Shoes and WRC Rally Car racer Ken Block stars in FUEL TV’s signature 30-minute series “Firsthand.”
Watch as Block explains how he conceived the idea for DC Shoes and grew it to the powerhouse it is today. Then, dive into the world of rally car racing as Ken tears up tires, tarmac, and anything else he can burn rubber on. Check out his amazing skills behind the wheel as we look into the professional world of rally car racing that he has immersed himself into.
Block heads to Portugal’s hillsides to rally the dirt roads in preparation for the World Rally Championship, where the best in the world compete for the championship. Watch as Ken goes head to head on the tarmac for the chance to be the best there is.
Then, we follow Block as he travels to Team O’Neil Rally School in New Hampshire to give rally car instructions to some of DC’s top pros, including Olympic Gold Medalist Snowboarder Torah Bright, motocross legend Ricky Carmichael, snowboarder Devun Walsh, and surfer Julian Wilson. Finally, head West to the Motor City to get an inside look at Ken’s 2011 Ford Fiesta Gymkhana car.
Ken Block’s sponsors include: DC, Monster, Ford, Pirelli Tires and Castrol.
You can watch Ken Block’s episode of “Firsthand” on www.fuel.tv and www.hulu.com several weeks after it airs on FUEL TV. It will also be available to download from iTunes for $1.99.