Catalina Island Articles
Racing the 2010 Catalina Grand Prix
This weekend, a motorcycle race was held on Catalina Island for the first time in 52 years. We charged Hell For Leather reader Bryan “Woody” Wood with documenting his experience racing a 1971 Husqvarna CR400 there. So here you go, the 2010 Catalina Grand Prix from a racer’s perspective. — Ed. Though the Catalina Grand Prix doesn't go right through the center of town like it used to, the l...
07 December 2010
786 riders enter 2010 Catalina Grand Prix
786 riders will be racing at the Catalina Grand Prix this weekend, including Roland Sands, ex TT-racer Jamie Robinson, Parisian photographer Dimitri Coste and FMX superstar Ronnie Renner. Saturday will mark the first time motorcycles have raced on the California island since 1958. Update: a neat event map added below courtesy of Woody. Like the 1950s original, this weekend’s event will be op...
01 December 2010
News
2010 Catalina Grand Prix is go
After numerous delays caused by local busy bodies, later today the Catalina Grand Prix will begin accepting payments and will officially kick off on Friday, December 3. You need to act quickly, several races are already full and the organizers will finish payment on November 12. 80 percent off and 20 percent on-road, the Grand Prix will be open to vintage and classic racers as well as certain mode...
09 November 2010