Failing to secure sponsorship Kielts, supported by his wife Debbie, decided to sell their house in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
[2] The sale provided the much needed capital to compete in the Barber Saab series.
Kielts won races at Watkins Glen International and Lime Rock Park.
Kielts was in the title race until the last round at Tamiami Park (Miami).
During his racing career Eric worked at Argent Limited as a chemist.