Yamaha USA invites YZ and PW youth riders to attend its bLU cRU Invitationals to compete for a chance to race at the YZ World SuperFinale during MXoN.
This is a press release from Yamaha Motor USA…
Marietta, GA (February 26, 2026) – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is announcing a call to all YZ and PW riders across the country to attend its bLU cRU Invitational series of events in 2026. This year’s four-race series will feature Yamaha-exclusive motocross racing events at iconic tracks in California, Texas, Maryland, and Alabama.
Riders and families can expect the same family-centered atmosphere at the 2026 events that Yamaha has created in recent years, along with exclusive bLU cRU training opportunities and the chance for select YZ65, YZ85 and YZ125 riders to race at the annual Yamaha YZ bLU cRU World SuperFinale, held at Ernée Circuit in France during the Motocross of Nations (MXoN) later this year.
These Yamaha-exclusive races invite YZ and PW riders to enjoy a three-moto format, alongside fun family activities, prizes, gifts and special guests. Many participants camp at the track throughout the weekend and join the bLU cRU family for all three days at the track. Podium finishers earn custom trophies at the end of each weekend, and a select few will represent Yamaha at MXoN.
“Everyone who rides a YZ or PW is invited to come race with us at the Invitationals. The 2026 bLU cRU Invitational series will continue to set the standard for a manufacturer-led race series that is built around motocross riders and families,” said Jennifer Davie, Yamaha’s experiential marketing manager. “Our 2026 series will feature all the same family-oriented events like a Saturday night bLU cRU dinner, kids activities and camping for everyone, while also being racer-focused and offering classes for all YZ and PW models and nearly all ages. We look forward to kicking off the series again at Glen Helen Raceway, which has become a staple for these bLU cRU races.”
Four bLU cRU Invitational events in 2026 are open to all skill levels:
- April 17 to 19 – Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino, California
- May 1 to 3 – Oak Hill Raceway, Alvord, Texas
- July 10 to 12 – Budds Creek MX Park, Mechanicsville, Maryland
- November 6 to 8 – Monster Mountain MX Park, Tallassee, Alabama
Yamaha YZ bLU cRU World SuperFinale at Ernée Circuit in France during MXoN
The YZ bLU cRU World SuperFinale was held in the United States for the first time last year. YZ riders from countries around the world participated in the SuperFinale, culminating in three different championships at Ironman Raceway in Indiana.
The 2026 SuperFinale will take place at Ernée Circuit in France during MXoN. Three YZ racers from the United States, one from each class (YZ65, YZ85, and YZ125) will earn their spot to race on the international stage. Just like previous years, the week-long experience is designed to make each youth rider “feel like a factory racer” where they will enjoy the exclusive opportunity to race alongside other Yamaha youth racers from around the world on the same track as the MXoN riders, creating lifelong memories along the way.
2025 Yamaha bLU cRU Invitationals at Glen Helen“Our bLU cRU racers in the YZ65, YZ85, and YZ125 classes have shown us incredible speed, resilience, and competitive excellence for winning the past several years at the SuperFinale, taking home multiple class championships,” Davie said. “After last year’s race at Ironman and hosting YZ riders from around the world, we’re excited to travel to France this year and once again show the world how U.S. Yamaha YZ riders are the elite of the elite youth talent.”
Classes eligible for the SuperFinale:
- YZ125: Ages 13 to 16 (Riders must be at least 13 years old and no older than 16 years old at the time of the SuperFinale)
- YZ85: Ages 11 to 14 (Riders must be at least 11 years old and no older than 14 years old at the time of the SuperFinale)
- YZ65: Ages 8 to 12 (Riders must be at least 8 years old and no older than 12 years old at the time of the SuperFinale)
Register for BLU CRU
Riders not already registered for the Yamaha bLU cRU program must register at YamahaBLUCRU.com. Riders who have already registered for a bLU cRU membership in 2025 are ready to compete in 2026. Simply login to the bLU cRU portal online and confirm the account information.
Registered bLU cRU racers will be eligible to earn contingency for qualifying series. In addition to the bLU cRU Invitationals, bLU cRU riders will have access to exclusive special events, merchandise, promotions, and training opportunities such as Camp bLU cRU MX, which is happening at the exceptional Club MX facility in Chesterfield, South Carolina, in May. All Yamaha bLU cRU Invitationals are exclusive events and open to all Yamaha owners who are signed up for bLU cRU. Riders must pre-register, and spots are limited.
Stay updated on all bLU cRU program developments by visiting the bLU cRU website at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/blucru
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