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amaha announced that its bLU
cRU Supercross/Motocross/
Off-Road Racing Contingency Pro-
gram returns for 2017 with several
new enhancements, including a
total payout of $4.6 million for its
rider support program.
"Last year, registration for the Ya-
maha bLU cRU Contingency Pro-
gram was up over 13%, with more
than 4000 Yamaha off-road racers
participating in the program," com-
mented Keith McCarty, Motors-
ports Racing Division Manager for
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
"And, with the program enhance-
ments and additional support we're
adding for next year, we expect
that number to grow even larger in
2017."
For 2017, Yamaha Contingency support has
been extended to bLU cRU riders competing in
three additional motocross series—including the
AMA District 34 Ultimate Series, Junior Moto-X In-
door Amateur Motocross and the Ohio "Buckeye
Series"—and two additional off-road racing events,
including the Full Gas Sprint Enduro Champion-
ship and Louisiana Cross Country Series.
Also new for 2017, bLU cRU support for Ameri-
can Flat Track (AFT) racing has been increased.
Payouts have been expanded to include Yamaha
bLU cRU riders finishing in the top five of each of
the AFT Twins and AFT Singles main events, with
an additional $83,250 available. Also, champi-
onship bonuses will be paid out to Yamaha bLU
cRU riders, with $25,000 awarded to the AFT
Twins Champion and $10,000 awarded to the
AFT Singles Champion, if those riders compete
aboard Yamaha machines throughout the entire
AFT season.
"We're pleased to be able to continue offering
contingency support to Yamaha bLU cRU rac-
ers for 2017, and also to expand the program to
support Yamaha bLU cRU riders in five additional
racing series," commented Mike Guerra, Racing
Department Manager for Yamaha. "And, in addi-
tion, our increased support of Yamaha bLU cRU
riders competing in the American Flat Track racing
series shows Yamaha's strong commitment to the
thoroughly American sport of dirt track racing.
"All bLU cRU contingency money will be paid
directly to the riders' reloadable bLU cRU Debit
Card. In addition, each bLU cRU rider will receive
a $45 credit on http://www.bLUcRUswag.com,
as well as discounts on Yamaha GYT-R parts and
accessories."
For complete details on how to register, along
with specific information on which racing series,
events and classes are included, visit the Off-
Road Racing Contingency page of the Yamaha
Motor Corporation, U.S.A., by clicking here. CN
