Csaba Kesjar

Background

His father János Kesjár and his grandfather were also racing drivers.

Career

From 1982 to 1985 he participated in Formula Eastern. In 1986 he drove in the Austrian Formula Ford winning in his rookie year. In 1987 he drove in the German F3, finishing 14th in the standings.

He died in 1988 at the Norisring, during a F3 race.

His brakes failed and he crashed into the tyre barrier at full speed, dying instantly.

Achievements

• Csaba started karting in the mid-70s and he won several national championships. He was champion 4 times. He was also Hungarian Hillclimb champion. He also won a non-championship race at Hockenheim and tested a Zakspeed Formula One car after the 1987 Hungarian Grand Prix.