Egon Kaur
An Estonian rally driver who dominated his national scene for over a decade, becoming a record-setting force on gravel and ice.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Estonian rally driver·Birthday: August 20·Millennials
Biography
In the world of rallying, Egon Kaur is the king of Estonia. Since his debut in 2006, he has utterly dominated the national championship, turning it into his personal domain. Driving with a precise, aggressive style suited to the region's tricky gravel and winter ice stages, Kaur piled up title after title. His success isn't confined to Estonia's borders; he has been a regular and competitive presence in the European Rally Championship, often finishing near the top in his category. Behind the wheel of a variety of powerful four-wheel-drive machines, from Mitsubishis to Skodas, Kaur has built a reputation as a driver who is both spectacular to watch and relentlessly consistent, a combination that has cemented his status as one of the most successful Baltic rally drivers of his era.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Egon was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Egon Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Egon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Estonian Rally Championship a record 11 times (as of 2023).
- Secured multiple victories in the Latvian and Lithuanian rally championships.
- Achieved numerous top-ten finishes in the European Rally Championship.
Did You Know?
His father, Toomas Kaur, was also a successful rally driver in Estonia.
He has co-driven for his wife, rally driver Ralli Kütt, in certain events.
Kaur is known for his distinctive helmet design featuring a large stylized 'K'.
“To win here, you must master the ice and the gravel equally.”
