Publisher's Synopsis
Juha Kankkunen's name is etched into the very foundation of rallying history. A four-time World Rally Champion, he conquered the wildest stages of the sport-from the brutal heat of Africa to the frozen forests of Scandinavia. But his legacy is built on more than statistics. It is the story of a driver whose cool precision, unmatched consistency, and quiet professionalism made him one of motorsport's most admired figures.
In Kankkunen: Master of Ice, Gravel, and Glory, explore the full journey of the Finnish legend-from his early days on snowy country roads to his defining triumphs with Peugeot, Lancia, and Toyota. This definitive biography covers every major phase of his career, with insight into the iconic cars he drove, the co-drivers who guided him, and the rivals he faced with respect and resolve.
Told in a rich narrative style and grounded in factual detail, this is not just a tribute to a champion-but a portrait of a man who became the embodiment of calm, control, and class in the world of rally.