FINAL CHANCE TO QUALIFY: BLU CRU INVITATIONAL HEADS TO BUDDS CREEK

The BLU CRU Invitational is headed to Budds Creek in Mechanicsville, Maryland, and this round is a big one. This will be the final chance for youth riders in the YZ125, YZ85, and YZ65 classes to qualify for the 2026 YZ World SuperFinale during MXoN at Ernée Circuit in France.

The weekend is open to Yamaha YZ, TT-R, and PW owners, with racing, family-friendly activities, and an exclusive Friday BLU CRU training session with Yamaha Ambassadors. Yamaha has also added a new 4-hour Learn-to-Ride: Dirt Discovery program for new riders ages 6 and up who want to learn the fundamentals of off-road riding.

Pre-registration is required for the Learn-to-Ride program. Budds Creek is also an AMA-sanctioned track, and an AMA membership is required to participate. Class age ranges are YZ125 ages 13–16, YZ85 ages 11–14, and YZ65 ages 8–12.

After Budds Creek, one BLU CRU Invitational remains this year at Monster Mountain MX Park in Tallassee, Alabama, from November 6–8. That event will also be the first opportunity for eligible racers to qualify for the 2027 YZ SuperFinale.