Michael Kurton

Age

54

Nationality

British

Lives

Corse Lawn, Gloucester

Occupation

MD mechanical services company

Car

Golf GTI Mk V 2.0T

Sponsors

City Plumbing Supplies, Twyford Bathrooms, Mitsubishi Electric

Prepared by

tba

Race career

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

2006, full season with new Golf GTI; best race finish 10th

2007, forced to miss most of the season through injury