Block announces 2012 WRC programme

Ken Block will continue in the FIA World Rally Championship powered by Nokia in 2012 despite expanding his schedule to contest various other rallying disciplines around the world.

The popular American made the WRC his primary focus in 2011 as he continued his learning curve in the series, but his other commitments mean he will be seen less frequently on the world stage this season.

Nevertheless Block has committed to contesting Rally Mexico, Rally New Zealand and Rally Finland in his Monster World Rally Team Ford Fiesta RS WRC, as part of a packed 2012 calendar that will see him compete on 19 rallies in total plus other events such as his Gymkhana World Tour.

“I’m super stoked to be able to run such a diverse schedule this year,” said Block. “I’m also thrilled that despite committing to the full Global RallyCross season, I’m still going to be able to fit three WRC events into my schedule, as well as a handful of Rally America and Canadian Rally races.

"I don’t think there’s another driver out there that gets to compete in so many different series, as well as gets to do awesome side projects like Gymkhana FIVE and my Gymkhana World Tour."