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Lulu Street Racers Annual Soap Box Derby

The Lulu Street Racers will hold their 4th annual Soap Box Derby on October 29, 2011 on Third Street in historic downtown Leesville. There is a $10 entry fee for the event, which is sponsored by VFW Post 3106, Billy's Barber Shop, and Senator John Smith. Spectators are welcome with no cost for admission.

There will be two categories for ages 9-11, 12-14, and 15-17 -- Nationally Approved Racers and Lulu Street Racers. Prizes will be presented for bracket winners, sportsmanship, original body design, workmanship, paint/decals, and the Grand Champion. Approved racer plans are available on their Facebook page, or you can pick up a hard copy at Lowe's or Billy's Barber Shop.

Check in and inspection will begin at 8:00 am on October 29th, with an opportunity to practice or run time trials until the races begin at 10:30 am.

For more information about the Soapbox Derby contact COL Harry McCloud at (337) 238-0732 or hmccloud999@gmail.com, or call Billy's Barber Shop at (337) 238-9609. Rules and entry forms may be downloaded below. View Facebook Page

1st Annual Leesville Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles Show

The City of Leesville, Louisiana will present its First Annual Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycle Show in conjunction with the Annual Lulu Street Racers Soap Box Derby in historic downtown Leesville. The show will begin at 8:30 am and continue until 2:00 pm.

Trophies will be awarded in the following categories:

Cars & Trucks

Best of Show
Ladies Choice
Pre-War - 1942
1946-1950
1951-1960
1961-1970
1971-1980
1981-1990
1991-2000
2001-2010
Motorcycles

Best of Show
Top #1
Top #2
Top #3


The show is being sponsored by Alford Motors, Inc. of Leesville and all proceeds will go to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Checks should be made out directly to them and mailed to Harry McCloud, 148 McCloud Rd., Leesville, LA 71446. Registration fees are $10 prior to October 15 and $15 after that.

For more information about the Leesville Cars, Motorcycles, and Trucks Show, please call Harry McCloud at (337) 208-6580 or Joe Mitchell at (337) 239-4931. For information regarding Judging or Classes call Mike Mote at (318) 640-9218.

2011 Lulu Street Racers Soap Box Derby Flyer
2011 Soap Box Derby Rules
2011 Soap Box Entry Form

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