Petersen Museum to host Ken Block tribute cruise-in this Sunday

The 43i Cruise-In, taking place at the Petersen Museum on Sunday April 6 2025, will honor the life and career of legendary driver Ken Block.

Petersen Museum Ken Block Cruise In Event

The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles will host a special cruise-in to pay tribute to the late motorsport legend, Ken Block

Taking place on Sunday 6 April 2025 between 8am and 2pm, the 43i Cruise-In will see hundreds of special cars on show. Visitors will also get the chance to meet automotive personalities who worked with Block.

Brian Scotto, co-founder of Hoonigan and board member of the charitable 43 Institute, is one of the VIPs due to attend. Scotto will also record a live podcast from the event. 

Ahead of the 43i Cruise-In, the Petersen Museum will host special events throughout the week, including a celebration of “National Ken Block Day” on 3 April.

Remembering the People’s Champ

Petersen Museum Ken Block Cruise In Event

Those purchasing a ticket to attend the 43i Cruise-In also gain entry to the “People’s Champ: The Impact of Ken Block” exhibition, which opened at the Petersen earlier this year. 

This will include a special tour of the vehicles, personal effects and memorabilia associated with Ken Block. The tour will be led by Ron Zaras, former creative director at Hoonigan.

The exhibition chronicles Block’s life from entrepreneur to motorsport star, highlighting some of the cars made famous by his “Gymkhana” series of YouTube videos.

For those unable to attend this weekend’s Cruise-In, the People’s Champ exhibition will remain open at the Petersen until October 2025.

Free donuts included

Petersen Museum Ken Block Cruise In Event

Tickets for the 43i Cruise-In are priced at $43, including access to the Petersen Museum to enjoy the Ken Block exhibition. Those attending will also receive an exclusive poster, along with free on-site parking. 

Drivers with a modified show car to display can buy entry for $69, which includes access for two people to the Petersen Museum, along with dedicated show car parking. 

Spectator access to the show car Cruise-In parking area is free, and even includes complimentary coffee and donuts. 

More information about the 43i Cruise-In is on the Petersen Automotive Museum website, where you can also purchase tickets for the event.

ALSO READ:

Electrikhana 2 is Ken Block’s final bittersweet drift video

This is Ken Block’s wild 1,400hp Pikes Peak Porsche

Best sports cars to buy in 2025

Related Articles

John Redfern
John Redfern
U.S. Editor with a love of all things Americana. Woodgrain-clad station wagons and ridiculous muscle cars a speciality.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Rapid charging your EV regularly can double battery degradation

Electric car batteries degrade more slowly than many think – but new data shows regular rapid charging can double the rate of decline.

Hummer H1 owned by Tupac Shakur heads to auction

One of the last vehicles bought by the rap superstar before his death, the modified Hummer will be sold by Bonhams in Arizona this week.

The cost of leasing a new car fell again in 2025

Leasing a car became more affordable in 2025, with the Nissan Qashqai topping the list as the most enquired-about new vehicle.

Beat the Blue Monday blues with Mazda CX-5’s new paint option

Announced on Blue Monday – the most miserable day of the year – we reveal the new Navy Blue paint colour for the 2026 Mazda CX-5.
spot_img