The ultimate ice driving experience on the most outstanding snow and ice circuits.

 
 
 

Juha Kankkunen 4-time Rally World Champion and his team welcome you to experience the ultimate winter sport driving.

 

 

All of our driving programs are tailored to match the needs of our clients, for beginners or the most advanced drivers we will ensure that you will be pushed to your limits, improve your driving skills on the challenging terrain and have a lot of fun.

With over 12 years’ experience our professional team focuses on delivering personal, premium and exclusive tailor-made experiences. So whatever your requirements we can take care of it to ensure that you have an unforgettable time at the Juha Kankkunen Driving Academy

Finland. One of the world’s most northerly countries, the top of which lies north of the Arctic Circle. With temperatures that reach far below freezing, it offers the ideal conditions for pure driving pleasure.

Our location Kuusamo, in Northern Finland is a major center for winter sports and receives approximately a million tourists every year. One of the largest ski resorts in Finland, it is also the host of many international competitions in ski jumping, cross country skiing and Nordic combined. Kuusamo Airport is conveniently located 6 kilometres (4 mi) north-east from Kuusamo town centre.

 

 

 
 

Juha Kankkunen and the Team

The team of highly professional instructors is led by 4-time Rally World Champion, Juha Kankkunen.

The team is made up of current and former Rally, Rally Cross and Track drivers ensuring that you receive the best possible tuition in these artic conditions.  

 
 
 
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Juha Kankkunen

Juha was born 1959 in Laukaa, Finland and is without a doubt one of the greatest rally drivers of all times. 23 International Rally wins and four times World Rally Champion makes his career unforgettable. He is one of the most experienced rally drivers of all times.

The jewel in the crown of the programme is the unique opportunity to sit next to Juha himself as he speeds away along a 4-5 km rally special stage in his 350 hp Subaru rally car.

 

 

Facts

  • Juha Kankkunen, born 1959 in Laukaa, Finland

  • One of the most experienced rally drivers of all times

  • Four times rally World Champion (1986, 1987, 1991, 1993)

  • 23 times World Rally Winner

  • Started his career in 1978

  • First World Rally win in 1985 (Safari Rally)

 
 
 
 
 
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Founders

 

Founding partner

Juha Kankkunen

Founding partner

Juha Repo

 

Driving

Instructors

 

Head Instructor

Risto Virtanen

 

Driving Instructor

Antti Kumpulainen

 

Driving Instructor

Mika Alalahti

 

Driving Instructor

Anton Alén

 

 

Driving Instructor

Niko Kankkunen

 

Driving Instructor

Aki Sahila

 

Driving Instructor

Ari Seppänen

 
 

 

Driving Instructor

Jukka Korhonen

 

Driving Instructor

Aleksi Halén

 

Driving Instructor

Matti Seppänen

 
 
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