Kurt competed in
the Spenard-David
F2000 series in
1987-1988.  He was
well in the lead to
win the
championship when
he was diagnosed
with cancer.  He still
finished in the top 5
even after missing
the last 4 races
while in the hospital.
 Past winners went
on to compete in
F3000, Formula
Atlantic, CART, and
F1.