2026 Yamaha BLU CRU YZ65 Cup
Applications are now open for the 2026 Yamaha BLU CRU YZ65 Cup, giving young Yamaha riders the chance to compete on the national AUSX stage in Geelong, Perth or Newcastle this November.
Open to eligible riders aged nine to 12, the program offers much more than a place on a junior race grid. Yamaha’s aim is to give each participant and their family a taste of the factory-team experience, with access to Yamaha’s professional race operations and a memorable weekend in the Australian Supercross paddock.
Three AUSX rounds – 18 places at each
Who can apply for the YZ65 Cup?
The $1100 entry fee includes a package of genuine Yamaha apparel and merchandise. Parents or guardians will also need to provide accurate rider details for the personalised Yamaha BLU CRU collateral and rider posters produced for the event.
Applicants may nominate all three rounds and rank them in order of preference. Yamaha advises that successful riders will generally be allocated to a maximum of one event. If a first preference cannot be offered, the application may be considered for a second or third preference, subject to availability.
A taste of the Yamaha factory-team experience
The Yamaha BLU CRU YZ65 Cup has been introducing young riders to the national racing environment since 2018. Yamaha Motor Australia Customer Activation Coordinator Jake Belford describes it as “super popular for young guns starting out in the sport”.
Yamaha points to 2026 FIM World Junior Motocross Champion Blake Bohannon as one former YZ65 Cup participant who has since progressed to success at the highest junior level. Results are not the only priority, however: the Cup is designed to make every selected rider and family feel part of the wider Yamaha racing operation.
Safety remains central to the selection process. Before applying, parents are asked to make an honest assessment of whether their child has the skills and confidence to ride in a competitive environment on a modified Supercross track. Valid proof of age will also be required.
See the YZ65 Cup experience
With only 18 places available at each round, eligible families are encouraged to submit their application before the 14 September deadline. Full event terms and the application form are available on the Yamaha Motor Australia registration page.
