YZ BLU CRU World SuperFinale Debuts in U.S. at 2025 Monster Energy FIM MXON
Crawfordsville, IN — The inaugural YZ BLU CRU World SuperFinale made its U.S. debut over the weekend at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN), held at Ironman Raceway. This landmark event featured nearly 100 young riders from the United States and 13 other countries competing on GYTR-equipped Yamaha YZ motorcycles across three classes: YZ65, YZ85, and YZ125.
Canadian rider Chandler Powell clinched victory in the YZ65 class, while American Jaydin Smart and fellow American Cooper Johnson emerged victorious in the YZ85 and YZ125 classes, respectively.
Race Results
- YZ65 Class:
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- Chandler Powell (CAN, Yamaha) — 17:36.835
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- Tate Brush (USA, Yamaha) — +0:08.812
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- Hudson Francis (AUS, Yamaha) — +0:43.485
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Powell’s win marked a significant achievement in his racing career. “It means everything to get this win,” he stated. “It’s a World race — it is so awesome,” reflecting on the competitive experience at a global level.
Event Overview
The pathway to the SuperFinale included qualifier events held earlier this year at Glen Helen, RedBud MX, and Oak Hill Raceway, where riders secured spots via top-five finishes or wild-card entries. The event attracted international participation from countries including Brazil, Chile, and the United Kingdom, bolstered by support from the Altus Motorsports BLU CRU Yamaha team and Rock River Powersports.
Jennifer Davie, Experiential Marketing Manager for Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, commented, “Hosting the first YZ BLU CRU World SuperFinale in the U.S. was a massive undertaking… it was a true expression of what our BLU CRU program stands for.”
Participants benefited from additional experiences, including meet-and-greets with esteemed Yamaha ambassadors and a track walk with legends such as Ryan Villopoto.
This groundbreaking event not only highlights Yamaha’s commitment to nurturing youth talent in motocross but also strengthens the brand’s community ties in the motorsport landscape.
