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South Florida father overcomes serious health challenges to live dream as professional race car driver
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Matthew Garcia , as published by WSVN 7 News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Jordan's journey and recovery are available from WSVN 7 News, which featured his story in a 7Spotlight segment.
A 39-year-old professional race car driver from Fort Lauderdale has overcome health challenges to continue his career. He was diagnosed with cancer, which threatened to end his racing days. However, his doctor, who is also a race car driver, helped him get back on track.
The driver, Jordan Bupp, has a strong passion for racing, which started at a young age. His father, Kenny, was a race car driver and introduced Jordan to the sport when he was just 6 years old. Further details about Jordan's journey and recovery are available from WSVN 7 News, which featured his story in a 7Spotlight segment.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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