Catalina Grand Prix Motorcycle Races

Throughout the 50's, the Catalina Grand Prix was one of the premier motorcycle races in the U.S. Once a year boats loaded with bikes crossed the channel to the small island off the California coast. Triumphs, Matchlesses, and BSA's took on the 10 mile course that ran through city streets, up into the hills, and through a golf course before heading back into Avalon to streets lined with screaming fans. This event made its mark in history and produced many stars. The Catalina Grand Prix glory days were way too short but oh so sweet.

More memories at:
http://www.elrodracing.com/cataling.aspx

Music by Pavulon Twist: http://www.myspace.com/pavulontwist

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• Catalina
• Grand
• Prix
• vintage
• AHRMA
• historic
• motorcycle
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• elrod
• Triumph
• BSA
• Matchless
• Husqvarna
• Bud
• Ekins

[MrHawksby]

Men were men and bikes were hogs

[piotrpowierza]

@upstart1776

That's Pavulon Twist song Real Cool Cat

[upstart1776]

Catalina was great this year!...awesome to meet and race with Homer Knapp, Preston Petty, Thad Wolff, Terry Pratt and so many other great guys from the golden era.

[Aphidboy]

Wow. Great to see the English bikes ripping along under guys wearing loggers and those old helmets. Thanks for posting this one. It's the way racing ought to be.

[TL250Rider]

This is really GREAT

Thank you

Is Aubrey LaBard Sr in this?

[mattsersion]

Awesome. Can't wait for the return this year!

[billfish55]

Catalina Grand Prix 50th Reunion Classic Bike Show Apr 26-27 The late great 1955 Catalina GP winner Bud Ekins will be honored. 200 of the most beautiful and award winning machines will be decorating the city of Avalons Front Street. Special guests will be on hand for photos and interviews during Saturdays Reunion and Bike Show and Sunday Award ceremony at Descanso Beach for the top three in each class. For Bike Show entry forms or info call the hotline @ 661-944-1184.