Trophy Truck vs. Rally Car - Ken Block Drives Both. Which one's faster?

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  • What happens when you match a 1100hp Geiser Bro's Trophy Truck against a purpose built Subaru WRX STI rally car? On today's episode, Ken Block and Alex Gelsomino find out! Will massive horsepower prevail over the Subaru's precision and handling? Find out on episode 3 of Whoopocalypse Now!
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  • @nesbittracing1081
    @nesbittracing1081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    Watching the rally car vs the trophy truck is like watching a surgeon use a scalpel and then a hammer in the same operation. Love it

    • @tristanphillips8937
      @tristanphillips8937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It’s more like a surgeon using a bone saw and a pair of bolt cutters in the same operation

    • @jaxredline8158
      @jaxredline8158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@tristanphillips8937 this is amazing

    • @tristanphillips8937
      @tristanphillips8937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jaxredline8158 hey jax congrats on being one of kens drivers for the Baja 1000. I wish y’all the best of luck and love what you do!

    • @shadow105720
      @shadow105720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *precise incision in the chest* " alright now to just get these pesky ribs out of the way..." *grabbing hammer*

    • @lunamaria1048
      @lunamaria1048 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You nailed it!

  • @SIRiAlerion
    @SIRiAlerion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    Those cameramen are the real heroes. Those are some brave individuals.

    • @NakedTrashPanda
      @NakedTrashPanda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Brave, but also stupid.

    • @clutchkick0056
      @clutchkick0056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zach has experience from hoonigans, nothing new

    • @johnthegiant320
      @johnthegiant320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the rally car run, there's one guy with a big ass tree BEHIND him and it looks like the car was like 2 ft away from him. I had to back it up and lsow mo and was just saying," No! No! No!" I'd be on the other side the tree sticking just the camera out.. AT BEST!

    • @jordangryg5442
      @jordangryg5442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I disagree, its Ken Block driving , if it was anyone else driving .. yes lol !

    • @xavierbergeron1139
      @xavierbergeron1139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      group B vibe

  • @crabsonfire118
    @crabsonfire118 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Rest in peace legend. The greatest of all time, gone too soon.

  • @richardvoss77
    @richardvoss77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +433

    Can we take a moment to appreciate the sound of hell reverberating through the trees as the trophy truck made it's run!!! I have permanent goosebumps!!!

    • @SPPTA
      @SPPTA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absofreakinglutely

    • @fightfanian
      @fightfanian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That called herpes, lol.

    • @basic-os
      @basic-os 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fightfanian Bruh

    • @bunyip42
      @bunyip42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've stood on the side of the road in Baja with Trophy Trucks passing by at full throttle, they really get your attention up close.

    • @kmac720
      @kmac720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There used to be a couple of V8 cars running in Open in American Rally, it was really cool.

  • @loc-o5282
    @loc-o5282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Looks like a blast. When Alex said it felt like being on a boat I believe him.

    • @derekhansen6652
      @derekhansen6652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That's hilarious, I rode in a speed boat for the first time on a choppy lake I told my buddy it felt like riding in a trophy truck...

  • @robbygagnon
    @robbygagnon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    "Alex hasn't even been in the truck" as he is almost completely inside the wheel well🤣

    • @uber_stuber
      @uber_stuber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      alex has to become one with the vehicle lol

  • @themadscientest
    @themadscientest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I like Alex's idea of getting to know a new vehicle, get into wherever you can fit and have a look around.

  • @M16xblowDRO
    @M16xblowDRO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Kens feelin out run is most people's qualifying

  • @thepylonperspective
    @thepylonperspective 3 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    When we were kids…
    We all imagined we were Ken Block, we just didn’t know it…

    • @TheEowli
      @TheEowli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      no, i imagined i was Colin McRae and Tommi Makinen
      that being said, ken still has an awesome life

    • @chacaf22
      @chacaf22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@TheEowli I'm with you, those are my Heroes (and Carlos Sainz), Ken have a good life, but his level it's achievable with enough money, practice, training, a big market, an excellent marketing team and connections....
      To be like the others you have to born again like 1000x and maybe you be still far away from that talent

    • @zephyr6877
      @zephyr6877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@chacaf22 exactly. Ken started rallying at 37. his story is a lot more achievable for most people

    • @heinzhaupthaar5590
      @heinzhaupthaar5590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zephyr6877
      Well, he was in professional racing way before that though. Or wasn't he?

    • @zepter00
      @zepter00 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@heinzhaupthaar5590 he is not professional racing driver even now. He drives only because he can ..nit because he is good at it.

  • @connorknowlton8803
    @connorknowlton8803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    this man is literally playing forza in real life

  • @justinturner4850
    @justinturner4850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    What a dream job to be racing and learning with Ken Block Alex Gelsomino and the team… I live in Maui but someday I really really want to go to team O’Neil or dirt fish and learn some rally driving skills🤞

    • @andrewsmith888
      @andrewsmith888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Highly recommend going to Team O'Neil. They have plenty of elevation at their facility, unlike Dirtfish. I live on the west coast but choose TON every time. Instructors are awesome. Money well spent.

  • @SPPTA
    @SPPTA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    I feel like trophy truck rallying should be a thing. Is that just me?

    • @nanomckomsncom
      @nanomckomsncom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Totally should be a thing.

    • @SteveHarrellRally
      @SteveHarrellRally 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Look up the NORRA Mexican 1000

    • @derekhansen6652
      @derekhansen6652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ever heard of the baja 1000???

    • @shawnjalbert6458
      @shawnjalbert6458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@derekhansen6652 but like on rally course tight road types
      i think that's what he getting at but baha is something else man

    • @chacaf22
      @chacaf22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@derekhansen6652 straight line over everything on dessert? Nope men, where talking about serious cornering in tights roads with some nasty obstacles all over the place

  • @doctorstruts
    @doctorstruts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This needs to be a class, imagine trophy trucks in Finland 🥰

  • @thatsgottahurt
    @thatsgottahurt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    We need a This vs That special episode. Would love to see a drag race.

  • @kylem2010GT
    @kylem2010GT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What we proved today is: Ken is a scientist.

  • @AA-yx2kf
    @AA-yx2kf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Seeing that truck do that, is cool as hell!

  • @PatrickTeglia
    @PatrickTeglia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When he first got moving in the truck, it reminded me of a powerboat. Get that skier up!

  • @RDEnduro
    @RDEnduro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    NH? Cool! You guys are so close I can almost hear you. Brilliant video, Ken has turned into one of the most professional and experienced drivers, I'd watch him rally a Subaru Justy or whatever those were called lol

  • @nebulasurfer2929
    @nebulasurfer2929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man this is the stuff I’ve been waiting for!!

  • @tradzar
    @tradzar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    “Like being in a boat” love that 😂

  • @jaxredline8158
    @jaxredline8158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for not crashing the truck into the trees! Lol was freaking out when i heard you guys were in the Truck hahahha

  • @age.1998
    @age.1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    legendary driver with insane cars...what else do we need 💯💯

  • @danmarinelli2615
    @danmarinelli2615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think this is such a smart tactic for ken and his TT career.

  • @tgsubie
    @tgsubie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is sick. Strange that so many big names are in nh lately. Good to have you guys.

  • @subtledriver
    @subtledriver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was awesome! We gonna see these two in this vs that episode with double flying finish?

  • @ENDEY-ju8hr
    @ENDEY-ju8hr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Can’t wait for baja 1000 it’s gonna be so awesomeee!!

  • @tjanderson0709
    @tjanderson0709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the way the Baja Truck DRIFTS AROUND THE TRACK 🔥🔥🔥

  • @NoMercy8008
    @NoMercy8008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I missed Zac's BAJA UPDATE so much :D Absolutely love this guy!
    The aero package on the Subaru is rad!
    And the trophy truck makes 1100 horsies *NA* ?! Dang :D
    Also: Alex really deserves some love! I really really enjoy the kinds of videos where we can see Ken shred the car and listen to Alex's pace notes along with it :)
    He generally seems like such a nice guy!
    Thank ALL of you so much for bringing us the videos! Much much appreciated :)

  • @michaellatham9737
    @michaellatham9737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool to see the trust Between Ken And Alex.

  • @Veldkamp88
    @Veldkamp88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the livery on the cars. Ken Block has a sick racing suit. Block would probably still be doing this stuff at 70 and still kicking ass. I will always be a fan

  • @angeloah
    @angeloah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Agree with Mr Voss, I have been a spectator on course with open class cars in Tillamook and Olympia to name two. They make gnarly sounds down shifting down hill in to a tight right, but the truck…..damn guys, good shyt. 🤘🔥😎🔥🤘

  • @WillBrownCars
    @WillBrownCars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Ken is such an insane driver! Wish I could drive anywhere near as good as him! Would make for some great channel content!

    • @19Dad84bod
      @19Dad84bod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Practice makes perfect

  • @daltonfales7551
    @daltonfales7551 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you I’ve always wondered this

  • @musewolfman
    @musewolfman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would love to see a truck-based rally series. Something vaguely between Trophy trucks and rally cars.

    • @jvsyoutube3298
      @jvsyoutube3298 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rallycross?

    • @musewolfman
      @musewolfman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jvsyoutube3298 I was thinking more of a stage rally type of event.

  • @elishmittywerminghanjensen1264
    @elishmittywerminghanjensen1264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excited to see this video, I feel like trophy-truck would be too floaty and not precise enough for a track like this.

  • @callumburton1287
    @callumburton1287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video ken😁👍

  • @shadyhbr5655
    @shadyhbr5655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Every time zak screams baja update, he puts a smile on my face.

  • @gcode34668
    @gcode34668 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome content.
    Awesome vehicles Awesome team. Awesome driver.

  • @jdm603jake
    @jdm603jake 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm from New Hampshire, I love the forest driving up here, offroading, 4 wheeling, quad racing, etc

  • @LIVEONTHEEDJ
    @LIVEONTHEEDJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These need to do a This vs That special... both with the flying finish.

  • @yoyohipptyyo8760
    @yoyohipptyyo8760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watch through the of the ads! Because I don’t have a choice... I can’t skip any of them

  • @rjr1227
    @rjr1227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video...love this track. I think that truck handled this fantastic...

  • @chriscossingham7557
    @chriscossingham7557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool to see you rippin it up in my home state! Watch out for the big hairy fella!

  • @FrenchFk420
    @FrenchFk420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    that slow mo shot of the truck coming out of the corner was sickkkkkkkkkk!!!!

  • @Fa20Dit
    @Fa20Dit 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Miss this dude everyday.

  • @TwoWheelWarrior
    @TwoWheelWarrior 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to go buddy!

  • @anthonypayne2526
    @anthonypayne2526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Ken's version of "slow one first". VRRRRROOOOOOM!!!!

  • @rolandmdill
    @rolandmdill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trophy trucks are just insanely cool vehicles, I wish I could have one as a daily driver

  • @DJSammy69.
    @DJSammy69. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic stuff!!

  • @f5garage401
    @f5garage401 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exhaust note on TT is amazing

  • @discodancerronin
    @discodancerronin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ken, you're an amazing crazy man!

  • @shawnjalbert6458
    @shawnjalbert6458 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ken is addicted to that trophy truck dude ya love to see it

  • @ANDREWF891
    @ANDREWF891 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The people needed to know, and you have answered! Doing a Community Service - Thanks Ken. Now go get a Pro4, and run it against the WRX at Crandon! Thanks in advance.

  • @Paul0088
    @Paul0088 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the Trophy Truck sounds awesome

  • @eliasmachalek4856
    @eliasmachalek4856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Aw I was hoping it would be an old top gear style with the trophy going as the crow flies

  • @steveafanador6441
    @steveafanador6441 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both look fun as hell 😀👍👍

  • @zeitgeist888
    @zeitgeist888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would be cool to see how a STadium Super Truck would fair since it is smaller and lighter than the trophy truck but also has a V8 and plenty of travel in the suspension.

  • @ianlarson5313
    @ianlarson5313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    both cool vehicles optimized for a specific type of racing- but clearly this is the Subie's house

  • @TheHooniverse
    @TheHooniverse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never thought I'd want to see a Trophy Truck on a rally stage but here we are and that was awesome - Trophy Trucks kick a serious amount of ass

  • @Monkeyjitzu
    @Monkeyjitzu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ken, i miss you on the Hoonicorn!!!!!!

  • @alexmurray5864
    @alexmurray5864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will always love Ken block. I've loved him before he was a TH-camr but now that he is he will always be Napoleon dynamite in my mind....

  • @Mark-mu4pj
    @Mark-mu4pj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic vid.

  • @DawggyBiscuits
    @DawggyBiscuits 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    that would be kinda cool to see baja trucks doing rally stages

    • @himaro101
      @himaro101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The closest we get is the Australian Stadium Super Trucks. But they're on tarmac tracks (with added jumps and lots of contact)

    • @DawggyBiscuits
      @DawggyBiscuits 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@himaro101 yeah stadium trucks are not even close, to the idea of them running rally stages

  • @thekingofdairyqueen9300
    @thekingofdairyqueen9300 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the Bill Nye addition in this video

  • @silvercreekfarms68
    @silvercreekfarms68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex I give all kinds of kudos to you brother! To navigate and not look at most of the road me I could do it but I have know so many people that lose their lunch, after 30 seconds

  • @MrRandomcow666
    @MrRandomcow666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sweet ride

  • @Toyotarunner13
    @Toyotarunner13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Larry is probably pissed he couldn't be there for the glamor shoots! 📸📹

  • @MubiVisuals
    @MubiVisuals 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ken is back wit the subi gang

  • @MrMrMrMrMrT
    @MrMrMrMrMrT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:21 Thank you for the kind headphone warning. I totally had all the time I need to reduce the volume or take them off.

  • @wilymcgee
    @wilymcgee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    did he get that course record... come on, there's gog to be on!!
    also, would like to see more of the head to heads, like a 22B car vs, trophy!!!

  • @joseflores-sx4qw
    @joseflores-sx4qw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet video I know it's not really a hardcore comparison, a four-wheel drive trophy truck would have been a little bit better I'm assuming, cuz the Subaru is and all wheel drive car, nice video guys

  • @coreythomas6024
    @coreythomas6024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great concept change. So we got views with drag strip, now let's make it more interesting
    PLESE do more of this with different cars on rally OMG

  • @RedsBigRig
    @RedsBigRig 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those Trophy Trucks are UNDENIABLY some ABSOLUTELY AMAZING goddang machines ...

  • @dirtyd2316
    @dirtyd2316 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like seeing Ken back in a Subie again.

  • @henryhbk
    @henryhbk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, heavier things have more inertia than light things... Who knew? But damn, that sounded amazing, and holding the line in a vehicle with the suspension of a 1974 coupe de ville... Rally driving has always amazed me since you basically are driving on your imagination of what the co-driver describes in coming up, since by the time you see it it's already too late...

  • @tutet13
    @tutet13 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The ultimate This vs. That!

  • @michaelmanese2228
    @michaelmanese2228 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make me Laugh on that Outro‼️😂😂😂

  • @corbinjobe8416
    @corbinjobe8416 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to see that Subaru at Ojibwe Forrest Rally this year

  • @Chris-cq5dy
    @Chris-cq5dy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great concert u the man

  • @johnsnow1355
    @johnsnow1355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The hoonicorn over dirt rally would of been epic but it never left pavement far as I know.

  • @richnubbz4910
    @richnubbz4910 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this needs to be a division of trophy truck racing .. timed laps on rally courses!!!!

  • @DW-gg9uy
    @DW-gg9uy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you get them to build you one of those with some hoon sauce? I know this is built race specific. Twin turbo and awd one of these please.

  • @ianstuart7395
    @ianstuart7395 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legend himself.

  • @Hjd10
    @Hjd10 ปีที่แล้ว

    R.I.P Ken Block. I got into watching Trophy trucks having watched the Mint 400 whilst living in the States and thought it is similar to rallying.

  • @GregTheExtraordinary
    @GregTheExtraordinary 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And that right there is the birth of a new sport, Trophy Truck Rallying, someone please make this happen

  • @tobiasholst8946
    @tobiasholst8946 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are awesome ken can yo test a rwd rally car with 300 hp vs a awd rally car with the same hp and with manual transmision and se what is fastest on difrent sufreses?

  • @artysmotorsports
    @artysmotorsports 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks like a wild time

  • @buddylee19082
    @buddylee19082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This makes me wanna see what the Hoonicorn can do with a "Rally" setup on it!?

  • @BrandonLongwell
    @BrandonLongwell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Team O'Neil is great! Nice Driving!

  • @Theninjadeathhawk
    @Theninjadeathhawk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please post about more prerunners and trophy trucks

  • @Storyracing387
    @Storyracing387 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subi, Ford, truck, car.......it don't matter as long as Mr Block is going fast and WINNING!!!!!! 🔥🏆🏁🤘

  • @Jesticles85
    @Jesticles85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this was a good one. interesting outcome. besides the handling, i wonder how much the gearing played a role in the time difference between the runs.

    • @a_single_white_female
      @a_single_white_female ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How is the outcome interesting? On what planet is a truck faster than a car?

    • @Jesticles85
      @Jesticles85 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a_single_white_female no idea because i watched this video A YEAR AGO.

  • @Baja_Ian
    @Baja_Ian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy changing flats on those Toyos in Baja. There is a reason that BFG wins nearly every race per class. Good luck though. Hope to see you down there.

  • @stschryer
    @stschryer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to see same test with short course truck

  • @logic6001
    @logic6001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    His driving is so satisfying 😩

  • @shxpxrd
    @shxpxrd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s crazy is there’s almost no sections of Baja that are this easy. If only Mike’s loop was that wide haha!

  • @trentderzerstorer1838
    @trentderzerstorer1838 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    R.I.P. and condolences to the family, friends as well as the vast Action Sports community who enjoyed his extensive, exciting library of awesome video productions. Ken Block ~ passed away Jan 2nd, 2023.

  • @elpimpident8008
    @elpimpident8008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    K we need a trophy truck class in rally stages now. That was awesome!

    • @hashrulsubzero
      @hashrulsubzero 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If the organisers allows it, some of those off-road tyres (not sure which one but I've heard from my rally community in my country) can actually destroys the gravel roads unless the trucks run similar tyres like the ones on the rally cars.

    • @SteveHarrellRally
      @SteveHarrellRally 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hashrulsubzero easy enough to swap to a smaller tire to meet stage rally regulations. The bigger issue is rally cars need to be road legal, and trophy trucks are very much not

  • @cjansson
    @cjansson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So odd to hear a car (trophy truck) on a rally stage that lets go off the throttle that much :) Great to see the comparison and man that thing is huge and it shows even more on a tight rally stage!

    • @cjansson
      @cjansson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saltyfloridaman7163 I know, what I meant was that it was odd to hear full stop, I did not mean he was driving it badly, maybe the only way since it has only 3 gears.

  • @HiFabz
    @HiFabz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Playing Forza Horizon i love to go trophy truck in the winter season. You just have fun sending a big car with insane power.