18 Dec 2023

LEGO Reveals Upcoming Speed Champions Audi S1 Hoonitron Kit

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94341"] photos: LEGO Now that Electrikhana 2 has dropped, we’re seeing a lot of new Hoonitron-focused promotion. Amongst these is confirmation of an upcoming kit from Lego. Here, Audi’s drift-happy electric concept that starred in two Gymkhana films gets the small scale Speed Champions along with mini figure. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94340"] If you’re not familiar with Lego’s Speed Champions line, the kits are sma...
Mon, Dec 18 , 2023 Bill
7 Dec 2023

See the Audi S1 Hoonitron at South OC Cars and Coffee on Saturday December 9th

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="91074"] Hoonigan released Electrikhana 2 yesterday and you can see the Audi S1 Hoonitron in person this Saturday. The Hoonitron will be at the South OC Cars and Coffee which is scheduled from 8:30am to 11am on Saturday December 9th. The address is 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA. Arrive early as I'm sure the venue will be packed. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93963"]
Thu, Dec 07 , 2023 Bill
13 Apr 2023

Re-Learning Curves: The Making of Electrikhana

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85339"] Ken Block is questioning whether he’s going to pass out. It had taken just a moment from the point he pulled the handbrake for the wheel speed of his Audi Hoonitron S1 to go from 93 mph to 5 mph. He expertly timed turning the wheel to the right and released the brake while mashing the throttle. Without grip, wheel speed climbed faster than it fell, and in a heartbeat the Audi’s four Toyo Tires were spinning past 100 mph. Now in the center of the ...
29 Mar 2023

In Safe Hands: Mattias Ekström x Audi S1 Hoonitron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84614"] source: Audi Australia A multi-discipline motorsport champion, Mattias Ekström is the perfect person to put the Audi S1 Hoonitron through its paces as a tribute to his friend who was tragically killed at the start of the year. One of the great racing drivers of the modern era, Mattias Ekström is constantly on the lookout for his next motorsport challenge. From winning the DTM Championship twice, to claiming the World Rallycross Champi...
Wed, Mar 29 , 2023 Bill
2 Jan 2023

Ken Block Killed in Snowmobile Accident

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81416"] We've learned tragic news from Hoonigan tonight that Hoonigan founder and Gymkhana star Ken Block was killed earlier today in a snowmobile accident. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm74ZDVL_PS/[/embed] Our hearts go out to the Block family and Ken's larger Hoonigan organization. His loss is profound not just for his family and the organization he steered, but for the Audi and greater car communities as well. Ken's ability to i...
25 Oct 2022

Ken Block and the Audi S1 Hoonitron Electrify Las Vegas

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78274"] source: Audi AG Electrikhana film featuring US drift artist celebrates world premiere All-electric prototype developed and deployed by Audi Sport Spectacular shoot in Las Vegas with motorsport icons from Audi When US drift artist Ken Block releases his long-awaited Electrikhana video today, the Audi S1 Hoonitron will be featured as one of the principal performers: Developed and assembled at Audi Sport in Neckarsulm, the all-electric ...
Tue, Oct 25 , 2022 Bill
19 Oct 2022

Video of the Day: Ken Block’s Audi S1 Hoonitron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77788"] words: Bill, photos: Hoonitron You've seen photos of the Audi S1 Hoonitron and have probably seen leaked video of it tearing up the streets of Las Vegas during filming of Electrikhana but now, it's time to do a deep dive into its design and technology. Ken Block and Brian Scotto (ahem...Audi Club Board Member) go through all phases of the Audi S1 Hoonitron from the power plant to the cooling system, wheels, design, etc.  Speaking of ...
Wed, Oct 19 , 2022 Bill