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by: Brian Scotto
Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q2_2023 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here.
Crossing the Border to Finalize a Pandemic Purchase
The steering wheel, a blue-anodized, two-spoked, dished Sparco, squishes as I grip what is left of the soggy, disintegrating foam-wrapped ring. I am later told this wheel came out of a...
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photo: Audi AG/Hoonigan
By now, you should have watched Electrikhana 2 so do you want a backstage pass also? Brian Scotto, co-founder of Hoonigan, takes us on an emotional journey and the excitement of filming in Mexico City. This video explains not only what it takes to use rallying techniques but also using new technology to do things that was impossible before. From Audi: Embark on an electrifying journey of Electrikhana 2. Dive behi...
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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.
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source: Audi AG
Tribute to the drifting legend who passed away in January
Video shot in Mexico City shortly before the death of the US-American
Electric Audi S1 Hoonitron with a special gimmick
The death of drifting legend Ken Block shook the entire motorsport world at the beginning of January. The previously unreleased last episode of his famous drift videos is a tribute to the American.
‘Electrikhana 2’ was filmed ...
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source: Hoonigan
Hoonigan unveils a fresh identity, reflecting a strategic evolution in the company’s vision and focus
Wheel Pros, a leading provider of aftermarket vehicle enhancements, announced today it is rebranding to Hoonigan (collectively, the “Company”), effective immediately. The new name embraces the spirit of automotive culture and signifies the Company’s dedication to expanding its impact and fos...
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photos: Hoonigan
There was a rumor that a second Electrikhana had been filmed before Ken Block’s untimely passing, and fortunately for fans of Ken, his über successful Gymkhana series and of course Audi, Hoonigan has now confirmed it is set to release this final installment.
Brian Scotto hinted at the next film for our Relearning Curves feature not long after the first one came out. By that time, we hear the Hoonigan film team had relo...
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Audi Club Nationals 2023 just got more bucket list than it already had been. Driving enthusiasts the world over know North Carolina’s Tail of the Dragon, an icon of winding tarmac that was a core reason for bringing the national event to the area. However, we’re pleased to announce further reasons you can’t miss nationals, including some world-renowned cars and YouTube personalities who will be featured guests.
The People
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In the final podcast of our women takeover for the summer Q3_2023 issue of quattro Magazine, Lucy and Lia Block join Leanne Kopras and Mina Achorn to talk about rally from the perspective of a 16-year-old (Lia) and a mom (Lucy). They also chat about current projects including Lia's ur quattro restoration, Lucy's e-tron Sportback, Blockhouse Racing, American rally, taking on Pike's Peak and of course the 43 Institute that they've start...
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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 ...
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Looking for a way to burn an hour on a Friday afternoon AND get a preview of a story bound for quattro Magazine? Tune into Hoonigan and their latest show that's not a show. In it, Brian Scotto not only reads an issue of quattro while talking to himselves, he also heads to western Canada to pick up a 4000 quattro he bought during the pandemic. Along the way, stops for hangs with other Audi people like Justin Osmer, sleeps in a treehouse and al...
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We've learned tragic news from Hoonigan tonight that Hoonigan founder and Gymkhana star Ken Block was killed earlier today in a snowmobile accident.
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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...
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words: Louli Kourkounakis, photos: Hoonigan
Editor's Note: Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q2_2022 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here.
Turbo Monster. That was the name of the Sport quattro that Ken Block flew to Germany to pick up. It was also originally red before being made his own, stripped and repainted in white with a s...
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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 ...
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source: Audi of America
Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron will make North American debut at Rolex Motorsport Reunion; perfect setting to electrify enthusiasts
Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron to be featured in Ken Block’s first ‘Electrikhana’ film in coming months
Design of all-electric one-of-a-kind vehicle inspired by historic Audi Sport quattro S1, also to be on display
Modernized, electrified, and inspired by the iconic d...
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Audi Club North America has a notable new appointment to announce. Brian Scotto, Hoonigan Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Wheel Pros was recently appointed to Audi Club’s national Board of Directors to fill a vacant seat. In this new capacity, Brian brings his own highly unique expertise in the automotive lifestyle to one of America’s foremost brand-focused clubs and the Audi brand’s largest club worldwide.
During his tim...
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Brian Scotto has been a lot of things: Magazine Editor, Film Director, and now YouTube personality Chief Creative Officer at Hoonigan. Through all that, he's also had a serious addiction to the Audi brand... particularly the big bodies. In this first part of our discussion with him, we talk about Hoonigan's Audi SEMA cars, his Coupe quattro and Ken Block's Sport quattro, plus his ever-expanding Audi habit. Watch on our YouTube channe...
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source: Audi AG
US drift artist drives Mattias Ekström’s Dakar car
Historic treasures from Audi Tradition at the GP Ice Race
Ken Block: “A phenomenal experience”
This was a car swap of a very special kind: with Mattias Ekström as the instructor in the co-driver’s seat, Ken Block tested the Audi RS Q e-tron with start number 224 on snow and ice. The outing during the GP Ice Race in Zell am See (Austria) was the spectacular...
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source: Audi AG
Audi develops all-electric one-of-a-kind car for “Elektrikhana” video
Legendary Audi Sport quattro S1 serves as the base for Audi designers
Ken Block: “This project makes a dream come true for me”
It instantly brings back memories of the legendary Audi Sport quattro S1 with which the four rings used to charge to the summit in the famous Pikes Peak Hill Climb event, aka the “Race To The Clouds:” Audi is pre...
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words/photos: Denis Podmarkov
It’s no secret that Audi and Hoonigan have formed a great friendship over these past couple of months. It’s also no secret that Brian Scotto is a huge Audi nerd who will school you on random and interesting Audi facts. We’ve seen the video where Brian and Ken Block take a trip to Germany and visit the home base for Audi. For those that went to SEMA, you saw the Sport Quattro replica and the Coupe quattr...
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words: Bill, photos: Ken Block, Audi AG
Who is Ken Block? Unless you've lived under a rock for the last decade or so, he's been all over YouTube with his wildly popular Gymkhana videos, he's a co-founder of DC Shoes, and now is the 'Head Hoonigan In Charge' at Hoonigan amongst his many activities. Just a couple of days ago, he announced that his 10+ year relationship with Ford was coming to an end.
"It’s simply been a dream come true...