Travis Pastrana vs Ken Block Legendary RallyCross Battle!
From the jump, Block and Pastrana went nose-to-tail in a tactical battle. Pastrana, running in his Subaru, struggled slightly with launch procedures but kept the pressure on Block, who was back in a Ford Fiesta chassis fitted with the powerful Ford Focus engine and running well after previous back issues. The two traded strategic moves right from the start, with Block’s spotter calling for a Joker lap at the perfect moment to keep Pastrana behind him—a move praised as “brilliant” by the commentary team.
For several laps, Pastrana probed for a way through as Block defended hard, both drivers demonstrating why they’re fan favorites. The drama peaked as the race entered its closing corners. On the final lap, Pastrana executed a textbook block pass, getting up the inside into the penultimate corner and sliding in front of Block. The move, described as “magical” and perfectly timed, handed Pastrana the win—a vital result, as only the top two from the points standings over the weekend would secure a place in the final.
The event also featured clever Joker lap tactics, daring alternate race lines, and moments where both drivers showed remarkable car control over massive jumps and gravel banks. In a parallel semi-final, Timmy Hansen, Kevin Hansen, and emerging star Kevin Bigum fought for the remaining slots, with Scott Speed sadly forced to withdraw due to injury..
