Latvian GP racer Matiss Karro was top dog at Tanel Leok’s charity race at the weekend, humbling not only Leok himself but also star guest Stefan Everts and a flock of other GP high-flyers.

Well-remembered in n New Zealand after his stunning visit Downunder a couple of seasons ago, the former Junior World Motocross Champion won the overall at the Kose-Risti raceway with a stunning ride through the pack from 17th to second behind Jussi Laansoo in the opening 10-lapper and clinched the overall with another runner-up spot in race two, just failing to catch Yamaha factory MX2 runner Harri Kullas.

Results:

1 Matiss Karro (Suzuki) 2-2

2 Jussi Laansoo (Honda) 1-6

3 Tanel Leok (Honda) 4-5

4 Harri Kullas (Yamaha) 13-1

5 Stefan Everts (KTM) 7-4

6 Davide Guarneri (Honda) 3-11

7 Ardo Kaurit (KTM) 5-9

8 Gert Krestinov (Kawasaki) 16-3

© Photo by Andy McGechan, www.BikesportNZ.com