This year, the turnout was modest. Yamaha’s planned initiative to promote young talent—the YZF-R3 bLU cRU Cup as part of the International German Motorcycle Championship—was canceled. The manufacturer plans to make a fresh start in 2020 to get the project off the ground.
bLU cRU – for the past three years, this has been the name of a program aimed at promoting young talent in road and off-road racing. The cup of the same name is set to be held within the IDM Supersport . In addition to the mandatory IDM standings, there will be a separate cup standings.
According to Yamaha, participants have the chance to be invited to the Europe-wide “Masterclass” talent camp. The top performers from the “Masterclass” will then be accepted into the bLU cRU team in the World Supersport the following year.
Yamaha Motor Germany plans to offer beginners and newcomers a race-ready YZF-R3, including a Cup package, for 9,999.00 euros in 2020.
The top finishers have the chance to move up to the Supersport .
The Cup is aimed at riders moving up from the ADAC Mini Bike Cup and the ADAC Junior Cup, as well as newcomers who have not previously been actively involved in motorcycle racing. To help riders obtain the required B license, Yamaha plans to hold an introductory training session with experienced instructors.