Motorcycling Australia (MA) is thrilled its game-changing Junior Road Race Academy continues into its eight year with the BLU CRU Oceania Junior Cup.

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup is an inclusive program for young aspiring junior riders.

Running in Australia since 2019 the Oceania Junior Cup is a Junior Road Race Academy aimed at developing Oceania’s next road racing stars and as demonstrated in recent years, it is delivering in spades.

It provides young riders with everything they need to take to the track, opening the pathway to the next generation of racers.

The belief in the program is so strong that FIM are supporting the Oceania Junior Cup for multiple years through FIM Oceania.

The response from MA and Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ) members has been phenomenal, with the program over-subscribed and applications coming in from nearly every discipline of motorcycle racing as young riders seek an opportunity to be involved.

Key Statistics include:

SINCE 2019 MORE THAN 94 JUNIOR RIDERS THROUGH THE OJC PROGRAM

FORTY RACING INTERNATIONALLY

10 SELECTED FOR ASIA TALENT CUP

3 SELECTED FOR RED BULL ROOKIES CUP

3 YAMAHA R3 CUP CHAMPIONS

1 SUPERSPORT CHAMPION

65 SS300/R3 CUP RACE WINS

20% OF 2025 SUPERSPORT 300 GRID STARTED IN OJC

50% OF 2025 SUPERSPORT 300 GRID STARTED IN OJC

20% OF 2025 SUPERSPORT GRID STARTED IN OJC

2025 OJC Winner received Yamaha R3 BLU CRU Asia-Pacific Championship Scholarship

As a truly interactive development academy, those participating are coached by former MotoGP rider and race winner, Garry McCoy, developing their riding styles while gaining a truly unique insight into the art of race craft. In addition, off-track activities will include media and PR development and a focus on developing the true value of good sportsmanship.

Who can apply:

• Competitors aged between 11 to under 16 years of age (as of January 1st, 2026) can register their interest for the 2026 season.

What’s included for 2026:

• Entries for rounds of the program
• Garage space at each round
• Loan of a race-prepped Yamaha YZF-R15
• Transportation of the race-prepped Yamaha YZF-R15 to each event
• Pre-event service of the race-prepped Yamaha YZF-R15 and onsite technical support at each event
• New race tyres for each round (wets when required)
• Full racing gear supplied including Oceania Junior Cup signature leathers, helmet, boots and gloves – and it’s all yours to keep.
• Oceania Junior Cup team uniform

Scroll down to register your interest to join the mailing list for upcoming coaching days and information about the program for 2026.