Toyo Tyres has teamed up with World Rally driver Ken Block to present a new film series entitled Climbkhana. The film features Block’s 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR V2 which was upgraded for the film and now features a twin turbo, methanol power, 1,400 horsepower V8 engine along with Toyo Proxes R888R tyres.
“Climbkana is the next generation of the Gymkhana series,” says Block. “I’ve long wanted to extend Gymkhana beyond the backdrops it has been living in. As a rally-driver, I have always wanted to mix what I do in the films with stage roads. During a race, I’m focused on being fast and clean through the road, but Climbkhana gives me an outlet to let it all hang out and run it sideways, plus add some additional obstacles along the way. And what better roads than hill climbs, which are essentially uphill stages. And what better Hill Climb to start with than the famous Pikes Peak! Which also happens to be the setting for one of my favorite automotive films, Climb Dance with Ari Vatanen.”
Specially crafted in advance for Block and his Hoonicorn V2, the 1,400 horsepower machine now sports 295/30ZR18 Toyo Proxes R888R tyres on all four corners, providing Block with the enhanced grip and stability he needs when sliding that much power around famous curves at Pikes Peak while simultaneously providing Block with the tyre smoke that he craves when doing power slides and Gymkhana-style maneuvers on the mountain.
“Climbkana introduces fans of Ken Block to a whole new level of his exceptional driving talent, while demonstrating the precision handling anyone can expect from our Proxes tyres,” said Amy Coleman, senior director of marketing, Toyo Tyre U.S.A. Corp. “Climbkhana allows people to live vicariously through the steering wheel of the Hoonicorn with on-board camera angles and dramatic aerial photography.”
Unfortunately, the complete Climbkhana film doesn’t premiere until next year, but you can still watch the trailer via the YouTube link down below!
