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Battersea Power Station Turned into a DiRT 3 Gymkhana

Ken Block hits the dirt hard with donuts and drifts in his specially prepared Ford Focus.

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Rossi Fernandes|May 20, 2011, 14:59:22 IST
Codemasters in association with DC Shoes, Monster Energy and Ford unveiled Ken Block’s stunt driving video. The new video which was launched on the 18th of May sees Ken Block break new ground by bringing his spectacular driving skills to London’s iconic Battersea Power Station, which was turned into a gymkhana level straight from DiRT 3 for one day only.Ken Block turns Battersea Power Station into a gymkhana playground

Ken Block turns Battersea Power Station into a gymkhana playground

The video shows Ken Block in a specially prepared Ford Focus on a unique course based on DiRT 3’s DC Compound. In the video Ken Block is shown power sliding and donutting around a series of obstacles, including a moving mechanical digger, as he executes a masterclass in multi-surface car control in a succession of breathtaking stunts.

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DiRT 3 is the latest videogame in the critically acclaimed, multi-million selling series set to launch worldwide on May 24th and will allow players to compete at Gymkhana courses set in and around Battersea Power Station and other global locations. Gamers will see their car control tested to the very limit as they drift, spin-dry and jump their way to stardom in Gymkhana events. Specially created arenas will be packed with props and players will be able to practice their skills, chain together moves, complete challenges or hang out online with friends in this spectacular videogame first. Players will also have the chance to emulate Ken Block and become internet stars themselves by publishing highlights of their best Gymkhana runs to YouTube.

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Our resident Hardware Ninja, Rossi, lives for speed - by uhh riding his bicycle. He's Tech2's utility man, dividing his time between cameras, software and intense bouts of Quake III. He's also a fan of all things obscure, case in point, Live for Speed (sic). Never heard of it? We rest our case. In his spare time he tries to teach our new joinees the tricks of the trade even though the blood sweat and tears, but give him a camera and all things forgotten.

First Published:May 20, 2011, 14:59:22 IST
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