Ian Topping was born on 15 December 1987 in Flint, Michigan. He started attending and working rallies well before his first birthday and is guided by his father, Jay Topping, who has been consistently involved in rallying since 1973.
By his 10th birthday, Ian had the dream to compete in rallying. Finally, in 2008, with the help of Thompson Racing Fabrication, friends and family, the resources were there to make the dream come true.
That’s when Flying Moose Rally Team was started and development on their 1980 Volvo 242 commenced. Two years later, in 2010, they competed in their first event, Sno*Drift.
Since then Ian and the team have been competing in events throughout the Central and Eastern Regions of the United States and Canada.
When not flying through the woods, Ian proudly serves in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant.