He was sentenced to 3 years of probation and ordered to pay a $600,000 criminal fine. Hoonigan filing for chapter in the US comes just over a month after the German divisions of automotive seat specialist Recaro and wheel producer BBS did so in their home markets. “Today’s announcement marks an important step forward for Hoonigan that may allow us to advance our industry main position within the rising automotive aftermarket sector,” Mr Johnston said this article. As nicely as being a sponsor of Mr Block’s rally racing vehicles, Hoonigan established itself as one of the largest automotive YouTube channels, featuring car modification content material and different related movies. Hoonigan – the automotive way of life model founded by late web star and motorsport icon Ken Block – has filed for bankruptcy, having wound up with US$1.2 billion (A$1.8 billion) in debt.