Entertain Your Brain - The Catalina Grand Prix '57.
Time to "Entertain Your Brain", everybody knows there are certain races and events that will not only be remembered as a good time but also historically significant and rich to all the motorcycle culture. Back in the 1950s, Catalina Island Grand Prix was one of those races. Billed as one of the premier races of its time, the Catalina GP drew hundreds of racers from all across the country, packing boats from Southern California with classic motorcycles and riders ready to test their skills on the streets and hills of the quaint island community. The event occurred over the course of two days, featuring a 60-mile race for bikes up to 250cc and a 100-mile race for larger bikes on a longer 10-mile course. Besides the fact that the race was held on an island only accessible by boat, the Catalina GP was also one-of-a-kind for the simple fact that the regular racing rules didn’t apply, allowing motorcycle manufacturers to race test new technology that wasn’t allowed at other regular events.
A great mix of pure racing machines with nostalgic riding feelings for these quarantined times, get comfortable on the sofa and enjoy the virtual ride!