May 30, 2024 (Toronto, ON) – Yamaha Motor Canada is pleased to announce our 2024
schedule of events and awards for Yamaha bLU cRU riders!
SUPER FINALE AT MATTERLY BASIN
New for 2024, Yamaha will be selecting three racers to represent bLU cRU Team Canada at the
YZ bLU cRU SuperFinale in Europe from Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6, 2024. Hosted in
conjunction with the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations at Matterly Basin, the SuperFinale will be the biggest and most-watched event of the season.
The riders will be selected by September 1st, 2024. Judging criteria include, but are not limited
to, on-track performance (not just finishing position), attitude and character. Do you have what
it takes to represent our country?
FACTORY RIDE AWARD
Back by popular demand, the bLU cRU Factory Ride Award program returns for 2024 to give
amateur racers a chance to win the complimentary use of a YZ motorcycle for the following
race season, in addition to a $2,500 Yamaha parts credit.
The 2024 bLU cRU Factory Ride Award will be presented to the Yamaha rider with the most
cumulative points at each of the country’s three biggest amateur motocross events:
- Western Canadian Amateur National (WCAN) in Lethbridge, AB (June 3-9)
- Eastern Canadian Amateur National (ECAN) in Deschambault, QC (July 25-27)
- Walton TransCan Grand National Championship in Walton, ON (August 7-11).
“In the past decade, we have proudly offered the coveted bLU cRU Factory Ride Award to
elite amateur riders across the country,” explains Justin Balkos, Senior Marketing Associate,
Yamaha Motor Canada. “This award is much more than a parts credit and free use of a YZ, it
has grown into an accomplishment that puts our top MX Amateur Racers on the radar of
factory teams and sponsors.”
In 2023, Crayden Dillon (TransCan), Bobby Gravel (ECAN) and Wyatt Hasil (WCAN) took
home the award and joined the ranks of past winners Dylan Wright and Tanner Ward, who
have grown to be elites in our sport.
How Do You Win?
The bLU cRU Factory Ride Award will be presented to the amateur Yamaha rider with the most
cumulative points in a maximum of three classes who has registered a Yamaha as their race
bike in the aforementioned races.
The Rules: - Contest open only to amateur Yamaha riders.
- Rider must be a resident of Canada.
- Yamaha unit must be purchased in Canada.
- A maximum of (2) units can be used at each of the 3 events.
- Rider cannot be an employee of Yamaha Motor Canada or one of its dealerships.
- Winner is only eligible for one prize (cannot win at multiple events).
- Winner must commit to racing on a Yamaha product for the 2025 season before the
prize will be awarded. RIDER APPRECIATION DAYS
For many years, the annual bLU cRU Rider Appreciation Days have earned a beloved spot on
every Yamaha rider’s event calendar. We are excited to announce that bLU cRU is returning
with a three-stop circuit for 2024 at Sand Del Lee MX Park in Central Canada, Motocross
Deschambault in Eastern Canada and, a new track this season, Popkum Motopark in the West.
If you’re a Yamaha rider, join us for a complimentary track day, lunch and a chance to win a
professional riding clinic with a Yamaha Pro at select stops!
August 24, 2024 Deschambault, QC
September 15, 2024 Chilliwack, BC
September 28, 2024 Richmond, ON
All of us here at Yamaha Motor Canada look forward to yet another exciting season of racing
and bringing bLU cRU riders together to reach the top step of the podium!
