Yamaha Motor UK will bolster its bLU cRU off-road programme in 2023 by supporting a new youth team set-up by former British Championship motocross racer Jeff Perrett. The 3 Flo Madison Crescent Yamaha team was established following a linkup between Perrett and established dealership Crescent Yamaha, which has long been involved in the running of Yamaha Motor UK’s motocross efforts, as well as running the official Yamaha entry in the Superbike World Championship.
The new team will field a four-rider line-up across the different youth classes, three of whom will compete as part of the 2023 YZ bLU cRU programme. The team will also run 17-year-old Hudson Roper on a YZ250F. In addition, 3 Flo Madison Crescent Yamaha will compete in the Revo British MX Championship and the Michelin MX Nationals series, working with the official Cab Screens Crescent Yamaha MX1 and MX2 team. Arthur Moore will also race his YZ85 in the Supermini Small Wheel class at Arena Cross UK.
Team manager Jeff Perrett explains; “The whole idea of the bLU cRU programme is to take riders all the way from the 65cc class to the pro ranks, and I’m delighted to be able to link up my own team with such an excellent initiative. Our first 65cc rider, Tommy Wood has genuine potential coming off an awesome year in the Autos so we are excited to see what he can do.”
The YZ bLU cRU Challenge is open to anyone racing a YZ65, YZ85 or YZ125 in an approved national championship. Those joining the programme will receive a number of benefits including Paddock Blue clothing and a sticker kit for their bike, support and advice from Perrett and an invitation to an exclusive bLU cRU training event. The top performing riders in each category will be invited to the YZ bLU cRU European SuperFinale to compete against the best young riders in Europe and take the next step towards a professional career.