HOW IT WORKS
The YZ bLU cRU Cup in the UK is open to anyone racing a YZ65, YZ85 or YZ125 in an FIM or ACU affiliated national championship, but you must register to participate.
Applying couldn’t be easier, simply fill out the online form with your details, plus the series in which you’ll be racing. Once your application is confirmed, you’ll receive our welcome pack, which has everything you need to get started on your Yamaha Racing journey.
You’ll get a host of freebies, including an official Yamaha sticker kit for your bike, plus a collection of our Paddock Blue racewear. You’ll also receive support from our dedicated bLU cRU team, led by YZ bLU cRU ambassador Jeff Perrett, among other highlights including an exclusive Training event in the summer open to all bLU cRU participants.
in an approved National Championship
YZ65, YZ85 or
Once registered, the main thing you have to do is race and submit your results to Yamaha Motor UK on a monthly basis. The best performing riders of the season across classes, chosen via our officia bLU cRU selection criteria, will be invited to the SuperFinale event for the chance to take a step closer to a professional career racing at the Motocross of Nations at Ernee, France in October 2023 with 120 of the best young motocross racers from across Europe.
The best of the best from the SuperFinale will then be invited to the exclusive Masterclass event, where YZ125 riders will fight it out for a ride in a Yamaha supported EMX125 team for 2024 while the YZ85 and YZ65 riders present can win full GYTR support from Yamaha.
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to race a
Apply to participate in the bLU cRU programme Make use of bLU cRU benefits during 2023 season Best riders across Europe, including the UK, invited to bLU cRU Europe Cup SuperFinale Top 15 riders invited to bLU cRU Masterclass Best riders selected for either EMX125 ride or GYTR Parts & Technical Support
Choose
YZ125
YAMAHA YZ65
Powerful 65cc liquid cooled engine
Race-developed Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS)
Smooth, stable handling and confident cornering
High overall specification, winning capability
Effortless 6-speed transmission with light-pull clutch
Semi-double cradle steel frame, aluminium subframe
36mm diameter upside down front forks
KYB Monocross suspension, aluminium swingarm
60/100 14” front and 80/100 12” rear tyres
Find out how you can further improve the performance of the Yamaha YZ65 by adding GYTR accessories.
Tapered handlebars, aluminium handlebar crown
Ergonomic seat design for easy weight shifting and total control
Pure YZ race-bred DNA
Full range of GYTR Performance and Racing parts available
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YAMAHA YZ85
Slim bodywork
Flat seat and ergonomic fuel tank
Lightweight aluminium rear frame
Aluminium swing arm
85cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke engine with YPVS
High-efficiency air intake
Fully adjustable 36mm KYB upside down front forks
Link-type Monocross rear suspension
Self-cleaning wave discs
Find out how you can further improve the performance of the Yamaha YZ85 by adding GYTR accessories.
Full range of GYTR Performance and Racing parts available
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YAMAHA YZ125
Most powerful YZ125 engine
Ultra-slim bodywork
Keihin Powerjet carburettor
Smooth shifting 6-speed transmission
High-efficiency air intake
Race-developed ergonomics
Best-in-class KYB suspension
Powerful braking system
Single bolt seat fixing
Find out how you can further improve the performance of the Yamaha YZ125 by adding GYTR accessories.
Full range of GYTR Racing parts available
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WHAT YOU RECEIVE
PADDOCK BLUE RACEWEAR
As part of your Welcome Pack, you will receive a selection of official Yamaha Paddock Blue Racewear worth over ÂŁ200, so you can look like a factory Yamaha racer! Included in the pack is:
• 2x Paddock Blue T-Shirts
• 1x Paddock Blue Hoody
• 1x Paddock Blue Race Umbrella
• 1x Paddock Blue Cap
• 1x Paddock Blue Backpack
MEDIA EXPOSURE
bLU cRU supported riders get the benefit of coverage on Yamaha Racing’s social media channels, which boast an audience of 200,000 in the UK alone and six million globally.
@YamahaRacingUK will post the best results and rider stories from across the 2023 season, boosting bLU cRU riders profiles and providing valuable coverage for sponsors. The channels will also share rider-posted content that meets the bLU cRU social media guidelines, using the relevant tags and hashtags (#victorYZone, #bLUcRU). Additionally, there will be visibility for riders on the official Yamaha Motor UK webpage.
OFFICIAL YAMAHA RACING STICKER KIT
As well as the official Yamaha Racing clothing, you’ll also get an official Yamaha Racing sticker kit for your bike.
You will also be able to purchase further sticker kits and graphics from our partner, GP Grafix at a discounted rate throughout the season.
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE & SUPPORT
Our bLU cRU Ambassador, Jeff Perrett will be on hand at all Revo British MX and Michelin MX Nationals events to provide advice, assistance and guidance to bLU cRU riders including track walks.
bLU cRU RIDER TRAINING EVENTS
We will hold an official Yamaha Motor UK bLU cRU Rider Training event in the summer, where all bLU cRU riders will be invited to attend free of charge. Riding advice, training and guidance will be provided from the official Cab Screens Crescent Yamaha MX team and bLU cRU ambassador Jeff Perrett.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
A bLU cRU discount is available on selected parts from participating Yamaha dealerships.
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ELIGIBILITY
Yamaha Motor Europe’s bLU cRU rules state that to participate in the full programme, riders must race in an FIM or ACU affiliated race series. In the UK, that means we’ll consider riders racing in categories at the Revo ACU British Motocross Championship and Michelin MX Nationals. Our bLU cRU ambassador Jeff Perrett and Cab Screens
Crescent Yamaha will be present at all of these rounds for support.
Yamaha Motor UK do offer a bLU cRU programme for junior riders competing in local, non-FIM or ACU affiliated series, which includes those riding a YZ250 if aged under 16. These riders will receive a Paddock Blue t-shirt and cap and will also be invited to the bLU cRU Training Days but will not be eligible for selection for the YZ bLU cRU SuperFinale or Masterclass events.
AGE LIMITS
YZ125
In order to participate in the YZ125 Cup, riders must be aged between 13 and 16*
YZ85
In order to participate in the YZ85 Cup, riders must be aged between 11 and 13*
YZ65
In order to participate in the YZ65 Cup, riders must be aged between 8 and 11*
* The minimum age must be reached at the moment of the first technical verifications of the event which is normally the Friday of the event. The maximum age finishes at the end of the calendar year in which the rider reaches the age.
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HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1
Make sure you meet the competition terms and conditions and age requirements for the relevant Cup.
STEP 2
Fill in the online registration form by 28th February 2023. Once registration has been completed, checked and accepted, you will be welcomed to Yamaha’s youth talent development programme and receive the official YZ bLU cRU welcome pack.
STEP 3
Each month, supply your results to Yamaha Motor UK via an online form (details in welcome pack). This will be one of the criteria used for selecting participants for the YZ bLU cRU SuperFInale event.
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