by Melissa Newland
The 2025 Lake Superior Performance Rally drew to a thrilling close, marking another
unforgettable chapter in the world of American rally racing. Fans and competitors alike
watched as Travis Pastrana and Rhianon Gelsomino surged to victory, expertly navigating the demanding stages in their finely tuned Subaru WRX ARA25L. Their win was hard-earned and well deserved, capturing the gold and cementing their place at the top of the
leaderboards. Yet, the spirit of rally goes far beyond first place, and the event’s most
remarkable moment came when Matt Nykanen and Lars Anderson rolled into the awards ceremony. Their 1998 BMW 328i bore the scars of battle, a crushed rear suspension and a tire, rim, and everything else utterly destroyed. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.