FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Canada to Field Team at 2027 FIM World Junior Motocross Championships in Estonia
Call for interested riders now open
HAMILTON, ON, October 26, 2026 – The Canadian Motorcycle Association (Motorcycling Canada) has announced that Canada will field a team at the 2027 World Junior Championships, taking place July 17–18, 2027 in Pranu, Estonia. Riders interested in representing Canada are invited to come forward now.
The team will be led by Team Manager Carl Bastedo. Bastedo last managed Canada’s World Junior Team in Finland in 2022, and previously led the team in Spain in 2015 and Italy in 2010. Luc Myre will handle team logistics, and Zeb Dennis will serve as rider co-ordinator.
The World Junior Championship is contested on 85cc and 125cc two-stroke machines. Riders in the 85cc class can be a maximum of 14 years old, and riders in the 125cc class a maximum of 17. A separate World Cup class runs for 65cc riders aged 12 and under.
How to apply
Canadian riders who wish to compete, or would like to learn about the costs involved, should email their name and racing qualifications to info@motorcyclingcanada.ca
About Motorcycling Canada
The Canadian Motorcycle Association is the national governing body for motorcycle sport in Canada and is affiliated with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and FIM North America.
