Storming Catchacoma: The Monsoon at the 2026 Black Bear Rally
The Battle in Catchacoma The 2026 edition of the Black Bear Rally, organized by Bruce Leonard and the dedicated crew at the Maple Leaf Rally Club (MLRC) on August 8th, was one for the history books. Car 997 Michael Dimkovski / Simon Levac Staged out of the Cavendish Community Centre in Catchacoma, Ontario, the event promised fast, technical gravel. What we actually got was an absolute trial by water. Black Bear Rally 2026 Stage 1 - Deluge As we’re all keenly aware, Mother Nature has been punishing Canadian summers with extreme weather lately, and Catchacoma was ground zero. Heavy rain approaching 10:40am Credit - The Weather Network Defying the Elements: Marshals & Fans Long before the first car tore off the line, a monstrous summer thunderstorm rolled across the county. Lightning cracked across the horizon, and heavy thunder echoed through the trees as everyone prepared for the start. Marshals, timing officials, volunteers, and die-hard spectators lined the stages, well-pre...
