From the snow-covered backroads of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the high-speed stages of the American Rally Association (ARA), Matthew Nykanen’s journey into rally racing is as gritty and determined as the sport itself. A self-proclaimed “Yooper” now living in Ramsey, Minn., Nykanen embodies the spirit of grassroots motorsport — building his car from scratch, pushing limits and chasing wins with determination, passion and grit.
