Csaba Kesjár
| Csaba Kesjár | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Nationality |  Hungarian |
| Born | 9 February 1962 Budapest, Hungary |
| Died | 24 June 1988 (aged 26) Norisring, Nuremberg, Germany |
| German Formula Three Championship | |
| Years active | 1987-1988 |
| Teams | Schübel Rennsport Int. |
| Car number | 1 |
| Starts | 14 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 1 |
| Best finish | 14th in 1987 |
| Previous series | |
| 1986 1982-1985 | Austrian Formula Ford Formula Eastern |
Csaba Kesjár (9 February 1962, Budapest – 24 June 1988 at Norisring, Nuremberg) was a Hungarian racing driver.
Career
His father János Kesjár and his grandfather were also racing drivers. Csaba started karting in the mid-70s and he won several national championships. From 1982 to 1985 he participated in Formula Eastern. He was champion 4 times. In 1986 he drove in the Austrian Formula Ford winning in his rookie year. He was also Hungarian Hillclimb champion.
In 1987 he drove in the German F3, finishing 14th in the standings. He also won a non-championship race at Hockenheim and tested a Zakspeed Formula One car after the 1987 Hungarian Grand Prix. He died in 1988 at the Norisring, during a F3 race. His brakes failed and his car crashed into the tyre barrier at full speed, beheading him instantly.
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