An American rally driver whose stunt videos have been watched millions of times online will race in Kent for the first time this year.

YouTube sensation Ken Block, 48, will compete in the FIA World Rallycross Championship round at the Lydden Hill race circuit near Canterbury in May.

The Californian's six Gymkhana stunt driving videos have clocked more than 250 million hits on YouTube.

Block, who will race a Ford Fiesta supercar in Kent, confirmed he will compete in all 12 rounds of the 2016 championship this week.

He said: "I'm stoked to be able to compete for an FIA World Rallycross title!

"I've really enjoyed my past six years racing with Ford and to renew my relationship with them moving forward, as well as receiving an increased level of involvement from Ford Performance, to compete for a World Rallycross Championship, well, I couldn't be happier!"

Block has never raced at Lydden but fellow American stunt driver Tanner Foust has previously tasted success at the circuit, winning twice around the one-mile track.

Block, who will drive for the Hoonigan Racing Division team, added: "For a big portion of my career I've maintained a mixed focus and kept a diverse race calendar, but now I'll be focusing myself fully on one single championship.

"I've been stoked with what my team and I have accomplished so far with my Ford Fiesta ST racecars and I'm excited to see what we'll be able to do next season with factory support.

"It's going to be a very exciting 2016 and I can't wait to get started."

Block will come to Kent when the FIA World Rallycross Championship round is held on May 28-29.