Kurt Roehrig has been a notable figure in motorsports since the late 1970s, beginning his racing career alongside his brother J. Dana Roehrig. He debuted in the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1979, marking the start of numerous appearances in endurance racing and achieving his best result of tenth overall in 1981. Transitioning from sports cars, Roehrig ventured into single-seater racing in the mid-1980s to promote his business, Roehrig Engineering Inc., culminating in participation in the Star Mazda series in 2004.

Expanding his influence in motorsports, Roehrig founded a NASCAR team in 1995, initially participating in the SuperTruck Series and later attempting entry into the NASCAR Cup Series. His team managed notable successes in the late 1990s.

Beyond his racing ventures, Kurt Roehrig has been instrumental in revolutionizing race car tuning through the development and commercialization of the shock dyno. This innovation not only enhanced the tuning of shock absorbers but also significantly contributed to the field of race car dynamics, making sophisticated suspension tuning accessible to a wider range of racing teams. Roehrig Engineering established itself as a leader in this niche, significantly impacting both professional and local racing circuits.