I'm getting lunch with Ken Block tomorrow. What should I ask him?

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
04/08/2019 at 15:46 • Filed to: None

What do you want me to ask from the guy who does skids for a living? I’ll report back with answers! I’ll also be riding shotgun in the hoonitruck for a few laps so I can answer questions on that thing too.

DISCUSSION (50)

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 15:49

What company would he work with if it wasn't Ford.

BeaterGT > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 15:49

Who he thinks the fastest driver in WRC is

Mercedes Streeter > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 15:50

Would he consider making a smart car his next hoon machine creation thing? :D

Future next gen S2000 owner > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 15:50

Who is faster, him or Tiny Dancer from Top Gear?

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 15:51

Which Gymkhana car is his favorite?

Azrek > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 15:52

Favorite Alcoholic Drink?

Favorite place to get a burger?

Is Deckard a replicant?

Who is better...Picard or Kirk?

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 15:53

Will he be donating the Hoonitruck the MasterMario Needs to Hoon Foundation?

That’s awesome that you get to ride in it. My actual questions for him are:

I f these crazy cars he gets to drive ever get normalized to him? Does he still get as excited as when it was new?

What’s his favorite vehicle he’s owned?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 15:53

Does he have any interest in competitive drifting? He obviously has an interest in sliding 4WD vehicles but I don't recall seeing him in a purpose built RWD car.

CB > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 15:53

What’s the process like for Gymkhana? How do they come up with ideas for locations and stunts?

My bird IS the word > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 15:58

Ask him if his refrigerator is running.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 15:59

Ask him what his favorite cheese is.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Azrek
04/08/2019 at 16:00

I just saw 2049 like a week ago, sooo I understood that reference.

(I’ve never seen the original, but I watched a summery. I’m sorry)

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:00

Why are Husky’s the best dogs and who cleans your cars after you drive your dogs around.

How do you stay motivated going 110% year after year in what most would consider extreme sports.

Next hoo n car: FWD 1991 Ford Festiva w/ 1,000 HP, 13" tires and no aero.

412GTI > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:01

What has been his favorite Gymkhana location? Or additionally , what has been the most difficult?

Azrek > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
04/08/2019 at 16:03

Who will win in a fight...Zeus or Odin?

Future Heap Owner > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
04/08/2019 at 16:04

You should watch it if you don’t mind slow-moving movies (2049 is long but has a pretty solid pacing). It’s got great visuals and ambiance, and lots of interesting philosophical exploration (though it treads a lot of the same ground as other sci-fi about robots).

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Future Heap Owner
04/08/2019 at 16:07

I’ve heard it’s really good. I’ll put it on the list. First I need to watch Unbreakable with my wife, and rewatch Split

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
04/08/2019 at 16:07

Great Qs!

Maxima Speed > My bird IS the word
04/08/2019 at 16:07

This is the best question to ask someone.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
04/08/2019 at 16:08

I’ll ask! I believe when it comes to competition, he prefers rally driving.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > CB
04/08/2019 at 16:08

you should watch the series on amazon! Gives some really good insight on this.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:09

How many sets of t ires does he go through filming a Gymkhana typically?

PREFERENCE! Hydraulic sequential or dogbox? Why?

If a woodchuck could chuck wood, how much wood would a woodchuck chuck? Follow-up: if a woodchuck could chuck wood, and did so in the path of the Hoonicorn, approximately how far would it chuck a woodchuck?

barnie > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:09

Don’t. He’s already been asked every question. The answers are on the interwebs. Just be polite and listen. When you disagree, wear it on your face but say nothing. Laugh when the stories are funny. Be yourself. Give him a strong handshake and be courteous .

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > BeaterGT
04/08/2019 at 16:10

Oh damn I like that question!

vicali > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:10

Are you going to let him drive the ‘vette?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
04/08/2019 at 16:10

We gotta know. I’ll just see what he orders for lunch.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:11

1. My daughter asks how he can have your [Ken Block’s] job when s he grows up. What should I tell her ?

2. What was the actual top speed of the Fiesta? The Mustang (Hoontang?) ? The F-150?

OPPOsaurus WRX > Maxima Speed
04/08/2019 at 16:13

yea you need to ask him that right in the middle of some serious questions and keep a straight face like its another serious question

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Mercedes Streeter
04/08/2019 at 16:13

Sure, if he can tow the V8 engine in a trailer.

Mercedes Streeter > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
04/08/2019 at 16:16

LOL! He can do it like an articulated bus, rear engine, front half is stabilized using wizardry.

NKato > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:22

Even though he has routinely wrecked out of most competitions?

LOREM IPSUM > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:22

“Hey, do you know where I can find so me guy named Ken Block? My stupid boss is making me interview him for some reason.”

Then wait 3 seconds, and give him the biggest shit-eating-grin you've got.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
04/08/2019 at 16:23

I’ll ask!

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > vicali
04/08/2019 at 16:23

if he wants to!

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:30

Ask him why the TT V8 in the Hoonitruck sounds so weird?

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:31

Ask him if he would consider building a mid engined Corvair drift car with stacks sticking out behind the driver’s head. Inspirational pictures are inspirational:

Kinja'd!!!

Maxima Speed > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/08/2019 at 16:33

I kinda want to see if I can just use this in every day life.

At an interview:

Interviewer: “Now do you have any questions for me?”

Candidate: “Yeah, Is your refrigerator still running?”.

Just to see the look on their faces.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:34

Given an unlimited budget and time, what would he like to build that hasn’t been done already?

Did he ever imagine that he’d have this global media machine in the Hoonigans?

Berang > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:36

Why doesn’t he own any cool cars, like say, a SAAB?

wafflesnfalafel > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 16:38

Nice - honestly, just tell him thank you for sharing the cool stuff he does. I know not everybody is a fan but I love his shtick .

XJDano > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 17:11

I know he just had a DNF at 100 Acre Wood.

If they were on factory backed teams, and if Travis didn’t wreck would he be able to beat him?

vondon302 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 17:13

Im jealous. His favorite car is one I'm curious about.

66P1800inpieces > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 17:28

Do they have someway of venting out all that tire smoke or does he just get a little dizzy after each burnout?

Does a crew come by to clean up the rubber left on the road with power washers? His production team does a great job of getting city permission but they can’ t be happy with all the 99's.

Victorinoo > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 17:42

What car will his sponsors allow him to use now that Ford is pulling all cars from the US market?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 17:50

That’s awesome Clayton, I bet you’ll enjoy yourself, a rare opportunity! :D

Ask him if he wants to drive the CletusVette, haha! Also, what’s his favorite car company from each region (America, Europe, Asia)? Favorite ice cream? Favorite classic rally car he’s driven? Oldest car he’s ever driven? There can be lots of interesting questions! :D

Assuming this is going to be a segment for Driving.ca? :)

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 18:22

Top speed of those vehicles has always been a curiosity of mine.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 18:24

So how did you manage lunch with Ken Block?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/08/2019 at 18:52

How many parts on the Hoonitruck are original and unmodified? I feel like the answer is gonna be "the door handles".

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/09/2019 at 09:13

Good Qs! Yes this will be a thing for Driving.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
04/09/2019 at 10:19

Awesome! Make sure to link us up when it’s done! :D

Enjoy the lunch today and tell him Oppo says hello, haha!