Carmen Kraav

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  Carmen Kraav is an Estonian motorsports racer who has become a standout inspiration for young female talent in racing. At just 16 years old, she’s already making waves across multiple racing disciplines from karting to endurance racing.

  EARLY YEARS

  Born around 2008-2009 in Estonia, Carmen began her racing journey at a remarkably young age through karting. By age 15, she was already competing in senior karting categories, demonstrating the kind of fearless determination that would become her trademark. Her early entry into the sport positioned her as one of the youngest competitive racers in the Baltic region.

  OTHER INTERESTS

  Information about Carmen’s interests outside of motorsports is not publicly available.

  EARLY SUCCESS

  Carmen’s transition from karting to race cars happened with impressive speed. Racing for EST1 Racing, she quickly proved herself capable of handling both karting competition and full race cars simultaneously. Her breakthrough moment came at the Motorsport Games, where she secured a 7th place finish in the Karting Senior final—a remarkable achievement that put her on the international racing map. From there, she progressed into the Baltic Touring Car series, showcasing her ability to adapt across different racing formats.

  NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2023: 7th place finish in Motorsport Games Karting Senior final[2]
  • 2025: Nordschleife debut in ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie as part of all-female team[3]
  • 2025: Competition in BMW M2 Cup Germany[5]

  INSPIRATIONS

  Carmen’s specific racing influences and inspirations are not publicly documented.

  REPUTATION

  Carmen has earned recognition as an inspiration for young talents and women in motorsports, serving as a role model for promoting female presence in racing[1]. Team principal Matthias Möller has expressed enthusiasm about her potential alongside other young female racers in competitive series[3]. She’s particularly noted for her speed and determination from an early age in karting[4], building a reputation as someone who doesn’t just participate—she competes to win.

  FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

  For 2025, Carmen is competing in the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie with GITI TIRE MOTORSPORT BY WS RACING, driving a BMW 330i in the VT2-RWD class[3]. She’s also participating in the BMW M2 Cup Germany[5], continuing her multi-series approach that has defined her young career. Her involvement with EST1 Racing continues, suggesting a strategic long-term development plan that could see her progress to even higher levels of motorsport.

  References:

  Carmen Kraav – the inspiration for young talents
  Motorsport Games – P7 finish
  Max Verstappen’s GT3 debut
  The fierce lady of BMW 325 CUP
  Carmen Kraav