# Menacing Motor Sport Videos Ken Block's Gymkhana the Tilt-Shift Edition is Deliciously Darin By Gregory Stuart | Published 2011-06-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blocks-gymkhana References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/18/ken-block-gymkhana-tilt-shift-edition/) & [gymkhana.dcshoes](http://gymkhana.dcshoes.com/) What’s the only thing better than seeing Ken Block’s Gymkhana routine in a normal-looking video? Why, seeing it in a tilt-shifted one of course! Block’s Gymkhana, for those of you who don’t know, is an [extreme demonstration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-group) of the American driver’s immense car control, car control which has afforded him the opportunity to compete in the X Games as well as being the first ever American driver to compete in the World Rally Championship -- presumably because there aren’t many corners in America. Block’s Gymkhana routine has been wowing audiences worldwide, and set against the spectacular backdrop of the derelict Battersea power station in London, looks particularly awesome. This video, deliciously tilt-shifted as it is (“hey, cool, it’s like miniature and stuff”), has been shot in association with DiRT 3, the newest edition of the [DiRT rally series computer games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droga5s-wake-up) -- and no, I don’t know why it’s written like that either. In the game, mere mortals will be able to emulate Ken Block’s Gymkhana routine, as well as driving classic rally cars and competing on famous rally stages. But whether or not you’re a gamer, get on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike) and check out Block’s ferocious talent in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tilt-shifted Videos:** Creating tilt-shifted videos is a trend that adds a unique and visually appealing perspective to motor sport content. - **Extreme Car Control:** The trend of showcasing extreme car control skills in motor sport videos offers an opportunity for athletes and brands to captivate audiences. - **Virtual Rallying:** The trend of virtual rallying in computer games allows players to experience the thrill of driving classic rally cars and competing on famous rally stages. ### Where This Applies - **Motorsports:** The motorsports industry can take advantage of tilt-shifted videos to enhance the viewing experience for fans and attract new audiences. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can tap into the trend of virtual rallying to create immersive experiences for players and expand their customer base. - **Content Creation:** The trend of extreme car control in videos presents opportunities for content creators to produce captivating and engaging motor sport content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR Track Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-machines-mini-challenge-mayhem.md) - [Mixed Reality Racer Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rift-rally.md) - [Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-worlds.md) - [Branded Action Camera Go-Karts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-gokart.md) - [Immersive Driving Simulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driving-simulations.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Luxury Car Track Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-experience-precision-level.md) - [AI-Designed Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra.md) - [Racing Game Toy Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-5-hot-wheels.md)