MICHAEL KURTON

Age

52

Nationality

British

Lives

Corse Lawn, Gloucester

Occupation

Co director, property services

Car

2.0T Golf GTI Mk V

Sponsors

Uponor, City Plumbing, Mitsubishi Electric

Prepared by

Allard Turner Motorsport

Started racing in his early 20s with Brands Hatch Racing School. Raced Formula Fords and saloons for five years before retiring at age 28. Took up karting in mid-'90s. One outing in 2004 Racing Cup as a taster for a full season in 2005 at the wheel of a Vento VR6; 20th in championship overall