Lucy Block

Lucy Block is an American rally driver, business owner, and the driving force behind Block House Racing—a family-run motorsports team based in Park City, Utah that has become one of the most compelling stories in modern rally racing.

EARLY YEARS

Born in Ocala, Florida (estimated between 1968-1971), Lucy grew up in a family that rejected traditional gender norms. Her parents instilled in her the belief that she could do whatever she set her mind to—a philosophy that would shape her entire approach to life and racing[1]. While motorsports weren’t part of her childhood, she was no stranger to carving her own path. Lucy met Ken Block during her adult years, and after they married on July 10, 2004, their family grew quickly with three children arriving over the next seven years: Lia, Kira, and Mika[2][3].

As Ken’s rally career took off 20 years ago following the sale of his shoe company, Lucy found herself increasingly drawn into the world of motorsports. What started as supporting her husband from the sidelines evolved into something much more personal. By the late 2000s, she wasn’t just watching—she was itching to get behind the wheel herself[4].

OTHER INTERESTS

Beyond the racetrack, Lucy channels her energy into Park City’s food scene as the owner of Luna’s Kitchen, a restaurant committed to serving fresh, seasonal, healthy, and organic food[5]. The venture reflects another side of her personality—one that values quality, sustainability, and community. Balancing restaurant ownership with racing a full rally schedule and managing a motorsports team would overwhelm most people, but Lucy treats it like another stage rally: plan well, commit fully, and don’t lift off the throttle.

EARLY SUCCESS

Lucy made her rally racing debut at the Middle Cog Rally in Colorado in 2009, stepping into a discipline that had become a family passion[6]. She wasn’t testing the waters—she was diving in. Over the following years, she competed in more than 30 rallies, steadily building her skills and confidence on everything from gravel to dirt. In 2017, Ken gifted her a rally car as a wedding anniversary present, a gesture that underscored how deeply racing had woven itself into their marriage[7]. The car became hers to campaign, and she did exactly that.

In 2022, Lucy ran her first full American Rally Association (ARA) season, marking a significant step up in commitment and competition[8]. She continued in the ARA series in 2023, this time with a familiar and trusted co-driver by her side—a detail that speaks to the collaborative nature of rally racing and the importance of having someone you can rely on when everything is happening at 100 mph on a blind forest road[9].

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2009: Made rally racing debut at Middle Cog Rally in Colorado[10].
• 2017: Received a rally car as wedding anniversary gift from Ken Block, solidifying her commitment to the sport[11].
• 2022: Competed in first full American Rally Association season[12].
• 2023: Raced at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in a 2024 SIERRA ECHO Block Edition electric vehicle, partnering with PPIHC veteran Cole Powelson as co-driver—a tribute to her late husband Ken Block[13][14].
• 2023: Won class victory at Baja 1000 with daughter Lia Block in a Can-Am Maverick R on their first-ever attempt at the grueling desert race[15].
• 2025: Competed in Rally Ranch Classic RallySprint, finishing 4th overall and 2nd in Roadrunner Cup[16].

INSPIRATIONS

Lucy’s greatest inspiration came from within her own household. Ken Block wasn’t just her husband—he was a creative visionary who transformed rally racing into a global spectacle through the Gymkhana video series and relentless innovation[17]. But beyond the viral fame, Ken was a racer’s racer, and Lucy saw firsthand what it took to compete at the highest level. After his tragic death in a snowmobile accident on January 2, 2023, at age 55, Lucy didn’t retreat from racing—she leaned into it[18].

Her children have also become powerful motivators. Watching her oldest daughter Lia excel in rally and open-wheel racing, her daughter Kira take her first turns behind the wheel, and her son Mika develop his own racing instincts has reinforced Lucy’s belief that motorsports should be a family affair[19]. She’s not just racing for herself—she’s racing to honor Ken’s legacy and to show her kids that grief doesn’t mean giving up on what you love.

REPUTATION

In the tight-knit world of American rally, Lucy has earned respect not because of who she was married to, but because she shows up, does the work, and pushes through. Her 2023 Pikes Peak effort—tackling America’s Mountain in an electric vehicle just months after losing Ken—was widely seen as an act of both courage and tribute[20]. The short documentary *43 Fortitude*, which chronicled her journey up the 12.42-mile, 156-turn course, captured what many already knew: Lucy is not here for show. She’s here to race[21].

As the owner of Block House Racing (formerly Hoonigan Racing Division), Lucy has transformed the team into a true family operation[22]. With Lia competing in multiple series, Kira and Mika developing their skills, and Lucy herself still racing, the Block family has become a unique force in motorsports—one where women aren’t the exception, they’re leading the charge. Her presence in Park City’s racing community, alongside fellow team owner Lara Tallman of Rearden Racing, has made Utah an unlikely hub for female-led motorsports teams[23].

Shortly after Ken’s death, Lucy co-founded the 43 Institute Ken Block Foundation with friends including Gunnarson. Named after Ken’s iconic race number, the foundation exists to create pathways and provide resources for underserved, highly driven “motivated misfits” whose aspirations lie in action sports, automotive culture, and creative industries[24]. It’s a fitting tribute—one that turns loss into opportunity for the next generation.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Lucy continues to compete in rally events in 2025, balancing her racing schedule with managing Block House Racing’s multi-discipline efforts across rally, off-road, and open-wheel competition[25]. With Lia now confirmed to continue with Williams Racing into 2025, the Block family’s presence in motorsports spans continents and disciplines[26]. Whether Lucy is co-driving with Lia in desert races, coaching Kira and Mika through their development, or strapping into her own rally car, one thing is clear: she’s not slowing down. The Block family racing problem, as they call it, shows no signs of being solved—and that’s exactly how Lucy wants it[27].

REFERENCES

[1] Women Take the Wheel in Park City’s Auto Racing Community
[2] How Lucy Block Climbed Pikes Peak to Honor Her Late Husband
[3] Who is Lucy Block, Ken Block’s Wife
[4] Women Take the Wheel in Park City’s Auto Racing Community
[5] Luna’s Kitchen committed to serving fresh, healthy, organic food
[6] BEHIND THE WHEEL – Lucy Block
[7] Archive Garage – Hoonigan Racing
[8] BEHIND THE WHEEL – Lucy Block
[9] BEHIND THE WHEEL – Lucy Block
[10] About BHR – Block House Racing
[11] Archive Garage – Hoonigan Racing
[12] BEHIND THE WHEEL – Lucy Block
[13] BEHIND THE WHEEL – Lucy Block
[14] Lucy Block Racing 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
[15] Lia And Lucy Keep Ken Block’s Racing Spirit Alive With Baja 1000 Victory
[16] Block Lucy | eWRC-results.com
[17] Discovering Ken Block’s real legacy – DirtFish
[18] Ken Block – Wikipedia
[19] Memories, Training, and a Whole Lot of Fun: The Block Family
[20] Ken Block’s Wife Lucy To Race Up Pikes Peak Hill Climb
[21] 43 Fortitude: A Continuing Legacy | Pikes Peak 2023
[22] Block House Racing
[23] Women Take the Wheel in Park City’s Auto Racing Community
[24] Home | 43 Institute Ken Block Foundation
[25] Block family cars turning heads and corners in Italy, Texas and Michigan
[26] Lia and Lucy Block on the journey so far | Williams F1 Team
[27] The Block Family Racing Breakdown: Rally, Open Wheel, Off-road