31 Facts About Tanel Leok

Tanel Leok was born on 1 June 1985 and is an Estonian professional motocross racer.

Tanel Leok has competed in the Motocross World Championships since 2001.

Tanel Leok's father, Arvo Leok, was a motocross rider and introduced his son to the sport at a young age.

Tanel Leok lived in Estonia and attended Somerpalu Primary school until he was 16 years old when he decided to pursue his racing career full-time.

Tanel Leok became the first rider with two junior world titles to his credit, winning the 85 cc FIM world cup in 2000 and the 125cc FIM Junior World Cup in 2001.

Tanel Leok turned semi-professional midway through the 2001 season, and qualified for a number of GP races at 15 years of age.

Tanel Leok claimed his first senior title in 2001 as well, being crowned German 125cc champion.

Tanel Leok had by now definitely broken through in the top level of motocross world.

Tanel Leok made a huge impact during this season, being the only remaining top level rider on a two-stroke machine in the class.

Tanel Leok's reputation was solidified with a number of furious on-track battles with the hotshots of the class, such as multiple world champion Stefan Everts.

Tanel Leok claimed his first podium in FIM Motocross World Championships MX1 class on 2 April 2006 at Zolder, Belgium.

Tanel Leok claimed 9 podiums and 1449 points with kawasaki team.

Tanel Leok won the first GP of the season in Faenza, Italy, and was the first holder of the red plate marking him as world championship leader.

Tanel Leok signed with Honda on September 27,2009 and in 2010 season he is in LS Motors Honda team, his teammate is Davide Guarneri.

Tanel Leok had good starts, placed 3rd in second race and 1st in third race, overall place was 6th, because he retired first race.

Tanel Leok finished 2nd to Guarneri in Italian MX1 motocross championships.

On May 16,2010 Tanel Leok won the second race and was the overall winner in the Grand Prix of Catalunya.

In September 2010 Tanel Leok signed with TM Racing Factory Team.

Tanel Leok finished second in all three races and were second overall behind David Philippaerts.

The 2011 season was poor season for Tanel Leok, he had several crashes and technical problems with bike.

In October 2011 Tanel Leok signed with Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1 team, this is Suzuki factory team.

On February 5,2012 Tanel Leok battled snow and icy conditions to race to second place overall against 1080 riders at Enduropale Du Touquet Beach Race in northern France, less than two minutes behind overall winner Jean-Claude Mousse.

In September 2012 Tanel Leok signed for British motocross team Route77energy MVR-D Honda.

In November 2013 Tanel Leok re-signed for Italian motocross team TM Ricci Racing.

TM Ricci Racing rider Tanel Leok hasn't had the best of starts to the season.

The Estonian Express, Tanel Leok, has signed an agreement with the British-based LPE Kawasaki Team for next year.

Tanel Leok had a good season racing the British Championship and finished second in the championship under the LPE Kawasaki.

Tanel Leok has inked a deal to join up with the MVR-D team for the third time in his career.

In September 2016 Tanel Leok signed with 8Biano Husqvarna racing team.

Tanel Leok has the world record of the most Motocross of Nations performances, he has 19 straight years and 19 times in the final.

Estonian professional motocross racer Tanel Leok announced on 3 November 2020 that, the Kegums round in Latvia next year will be the last of his 20-year career.