Porsche-specialised EST1 Racing To Expand Its European Presence 15.11.2022: The Estonian racing team is poised to reach new heights in European competitions after its instructor Raimo Kulli, a multiple-time circuit racing champion, was awarded the prestigious Porsche Certificate. Last week marked a new chapter in the histo

The Estonian racing team is poised to reach new heights in European competitions after its instructor Raimo Kulli, a multiple-time circuit racing champion, was awarded the prestigious Porsche Certificate.

Last week marked a new chapter in the history of the EST1 Racing team. Raimo Kulli, team instructor and professional circuit racer, received a Porsche certificate, one of the world's top instructor qualifications.



Following this accomplishment, the 2022 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge NEZ champions will attract and train more pro and amateur drivers to compete in prestigious European championships. In 2023, the team is set to participate in endurance races including the Hankook 24H by Creventic in Mugello, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, Estoril and Barcelona.



To obtain the certificate, Raimo had to pass a 2-day training exam organised by Jens Richter, Porsche Driving Programme Coordinator in Estonia. Instructors with this special training are able to offer both individual and group driving lessons to hobby drivers and car owners around the world.




When asked about his certification, Kulli commented:

“I am honoured to receive such a prestigious certification, and I know it will enhance my ability to better train my drivers. I look forward to sharing the knowledge and experience I acquired during the course with my team, and I’m confident that this will help the EST1 Racing team succeed in the European championships and reach new heights in the racing world.”



Over the past decade, the EST1 Racing team has brought its drivers to podiums in a variety of Porsche series and endurance races. For the 2023 season, it offers drivers very competitive Arrive & Drive packages in multiple Porsche 992 Cup cars for both race and testing days on different European tracks. The packages include racing insurance, a professional race data engineer, driver coaching, team wear, catering, tires, fuel, brakes and all other car parts.



Thomas Padovani, investor, entrepreneur and EST1 Racing team driver, remarked:

“Over the years, I have worked with several teams, but my time with the EST1 Racing team is by far the best. I have been driving along with this team for a while now, and, thanks to their hard work, consistently place on the podium. The EST1 Racing team stands out among the rest for its discipline, top-tier mechanics and unmatched data engineering as well as excellent communication with and responsibility for the driver.”



In 2022, the EST1 Racing team drivers became champions in the Estonian and North European Zone in Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge as well as in Finnish BMW Xtreme series.



Visit www.est1racing.com to learn more about the team and join as a pro or gentleman race car driver.

EST1 Racing team awards:

2022 BMW Xtreme Finnish champions
2022 Estonian and North European Champions in Porsche GT3 cup challenge
2021 Finnish Champions BMW Xtreme
2019 Estonian and NEZ Champions BMW Xtreme
2018 Estonian and NEZ Champions BMW Xtreme
2017 24h series Barcelona GT4 class 3rd place
2016 24h series Brno Porsche GT3 cup class 3rd place
2014 Estonian Champions Formula Scandic
2013 Estonian Champions BMW 325 cup 3rd in Formula Scandic
2012 Estonian Champions BMW 325 cup
2011 Estonian Champions BMW 325 cup




About Raimo Kulli

Starting out in rallycross, Raimo became Estonia's champion in 1997. In 1999, he moved onto the circuit, where he collected 56 wins and 104 podiums.

He is a six-time Estonian champion, two-time Northern European champion, and placed second in the 2016 Porsche GT3 Cup NEZ Challenge. Since 2021, Raimo has been chairman of the Estonian Autosport Union committee.




About Thomas Padovani


Investor, advertising expert and veteran entrepreneur Thomas Padovani is best-known for founding the globally successful Adcash, an online media advertising platform.


 Padovani has been building industry-disrupting startups in Estonia since 2007, and is passionate about his involvement with motorsports through EST1 Racing. He has participated in numerous 24-hour endurance and sprint races in multiple GT classes across Europe.



Maria Kiseleva ,  photo EST1 Racing