Lucy Block racing at Pikes Peak in honor of Ken Block

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Ken Block’s widow will run in the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) this June to honor her late husband.

Lucy Block announced last week that she will participate in the climb, scheduled for June 25, driving a Sierra Echo EV in the Unlimited Class. This will be her first time competing at Pikes Peak.

Lucy Block to Race at Pikes Peak in Sierra Echo EV

“Conducting the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb gives us a way to carry on Ken’s spirit and do something he himself was excited to do,” Lucy Block said in a statement.

Ken Block was murdered in a snowmobile accident in January, after which his family confirmed plans to continue competing. Lucy and her daughter Lia Block have been rallying for the past few months and Lia driving his father’s Porsche 911 “Hoonipigasus” Pikes Peak runner on the hill climb this year, in an untimed “tribute run.”

Lucy Block to Race at Pikes Peak in Sierra Echo EV

The Sierra Echo EV single-seater race car that Lucy Block will drive is manufactured by Sierra Cars, with an electric powertrain from specialist firm Hypercraft. The 1,350-pound tubular steel frame vehicle is rated at 300 hp and 368 pound-feet of torque, allowing for a top speed of 120 mph. Electricity is supplied by a trio of 18.6 kWh battery modules.

The Block family, Sierra Cars and Hypercraft also plan to sell seven Block Edition versions of the race car, all signed by the family and featuring special graphics. A portion of sales will be donated to the 43 Institute, a nonprofit organization formed by the Block family with the stated goal of “creating pathways of opportunity for exceptionally motivated individuals who may lack the proper support system for growth and success.” “. The goal is to raise $43,000 for the organization.