Takes: Yamaha Expands BLU CRU Invitational Series for 2025

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is launching the 2025 BLU CRU Invitational series, which will feature four exclusive motocross racing events in the U.S. that are open to all YZ and PW riders. Following the 2024 success of sending talented YZ65, YZ85, and YZ125 riders to Europe to compete at the YZ BLU CRU SuperFinale during Motocross of Nations (MXoN), Yamaha will continue the tradition and again select riders to join the 2025 SuperFinale that will be held at MXoN at Ironman Raceway this year.

“Enthusiasm is building for the 2025 BLU CRU Invitational series as we announce three new rider-favorite tracks, along with a return to one of the most popular venues in the country, and solidify our commitment to create opportunities for all BLU CRU riders across the U.S. to compete at these events,” said Jennifer Davie, Yamaha’s experiential marketing manager. “With the 2025 Motocross of Nations coming to the U.S. this year, the Yamaha family is excited to bring Yamaha YZ riders from around the world together to race at MXoN and the exclusive Yamaha SuperFinale at Ironman Raceway.”

2025 BLU CRU Invitational Race Series

Continuing the expansion of the BLU CRU program into 2025, the “BLU CRU Invitational” series will be expanded to four races, all held at premier motocross tracks across the United States. These Yamaha-exclusive races allow YZ and PW riders to enjoy a family-friendly weekend of racing that includes a three-moto format, followed by fun family activities, prizes, gifts and special guests. Racers who achieve a podium finish in their class will earn a trophy at the end of each weekend.

Four BLU CRU Invitational events in 2025 are open to all skill levels, ages 4 to 60-plus, and include:

1. March 28 to 30 – Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino, California
2. May 16 to 18 – RedBud MX, Buchanan, Michigan
3. June 6 to 8 – Oak Hill Raceway, Alvord, Texas
4. Nov. 7 to 9 – Monster Mountain MX Park, Tallassee, Alabama

“As our BLU CRU family continues to expand, we are excited to carry on this new Yamaha tradition of seeing everyone at the Invitational races in 2025,” Davie said. “And after last year’s incredible SuperFinale success with Team USA winning the YZ85 race and garnering another podium up against Yamaha riders from 29 different countries, we expect some great racing this year and are looking forward to selecting more talented Yamaha amateur racers to join us at the SuperFinale – this time at the iconic Ironman Raceway in Indiana.”

Yamaha YZ BLU CRU SuperFinale at Ironman Raceway during MXoN

Building off the success of Yamaha Europe hosting a worldwide SuperFinale event for amateur YZ racers at the 2024 MXoN race at Matterley Basin, this year’s BLU CRU Invitational series will culminate in another once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for youth racers to compete at Yamaha’s annual SuperFinale event. With the SuperFinale being held in the USA this year during Motocross of Nations at Ironman Raceway, the top amateur racers in each YZ65, YZ85, and YZ125 class will get a chance to race at the SuperFinale. 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.

Similar to the 2024 SuperFinale, Yamaha’s Team USA will have the opportunity to take home top honors while competing with SuperFinale racers from Europe, Australia, Canada, Japan and more.

Classes eligible for the SuperFinale include:

• 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 forBLU CRU

Riders not already registered for the Yamaha BLU CRU program must register on the BLU CRU website, YamahaBLUCRU.com. Riders who registered for a BLU CRU membership in 2024 are ready to rip in 2025. 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, and all BLU CRU riders will have access to exclusive special events (including BLU CRU Invitationals), promotions, training opportunities, such as the Camp BLU CRU MX, which is happening at the exceptional Club MX facility in Chesterfield, SC, in April, merchandise, and more. 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, following @BLUCRUofficial on social media, and keeping an eye out for email updates.