Ken Block launches "Gymkhana EIGHT"

Ken Block, has taken his smoky, sideways driving style to his most exotic destination yet, Dubai, for the eighth installment of his 350+ million-view Gymkhana viral video franchise.

Starring Block and an updated version of his world-famous Ford Fiesta ST RX43 rallycross car, Gymkhana EIGHT is filmed in the ultimate exotic playground of Dubai and is Block's most cinematic film to-date. Block's Fiesta also lights up the screen, literally, thanks to a unique, ultra reflective livery that was created specifically for Gymkhana EIGHT.

"I realize it sounds cliché to say it, but this is probably my favorite Gymkhana thus far," said Block. "The fact that we were able to shut down the Sheik Zayed Road for only the second time in the history of Dubai [the road is the main highway in Dubai and has only been fully shut down once previously, when President George W. Bush visited in 2008], have access to a fully shut-down airport runway with a 747 and to be able to film in Burj Park, which is part of the world's tallest building [the Burj Khalifa] is absolutely awesome. Now would be a great time for me to be able to say a huge heartfelt thank you to the people of Dubai for letting us come and make this awesome video, so, thank you!"

Other features in the film include a Ford Raptor driving on two wheels as an obstacle for Block, the entire Dubai Police Force's Exotic Cars division on set at all times – and featured as an obstacle at one point – two Ford Performance-related "Easter Eggs," within the video, a very special set of credits, and much, much more. Watch it here

With the arrival of the latest Gymkhana video, Hoonigan has released a subsequent capsule clothing collection that features the Gymkhana EIGHT black-on-black livery. Each piece has a reflective ink and clear gel ink pattern that gives the pieces 3D depth and emulates the reflective livery. The Limited Edition capsule includes fleece, tees, tanks, socks and a collaboration Melin x Hoonigan hat all which capture the livery featured in the video.