Friday, February 25, 2011

Run with the Nuns

The Idlers were asked to participate in the "Run with the Nuns" event on March 26, 2011. This is a benefit for the Center For Healthy Living at Christus St. Patrick's Hospital. It begins at 8 am at Chennault International Airport. There will be a motorcycle run and motorcycle show plus our car and truck show.

Entry fee is $20.00 per car which includes a free breakfast. Also you will be able to sample all the entries in the rice and gravy cook off without any cost. There will also be parachute jumping, a band, other vendors and more.

St Patrick Hospital Early 1920s

Monday, February 14, 2011

February & March Car Shows

Saturday February 19, 2011
SWMuscle Car Shows will resume on 02/19/2011 @ 2pm at O’Charley’s in Lake Charles. Registration is free but requested. We will be giving awards at this show!!! Come out and have a great time and see some great cars! Contact Josh@swmuscle.com - see their web site at swmuscle.com

February 25, 26, 27, 2011
The 28th Annual Rod Run sponsored by the Calcasieu Street Rodders. Friday Registration 2PM to 4:30PM. Saturday Registration 8AM to 3PM. Show is Saturday and Sunday. Friday night chicken & sausage gumbo. Awards - top 10 pre-49, top five post-48, cash grand prize, dash plaques, raffle, saturday night events, NSRA Inspection, goodie bags, 50/50, ladies awards, valve cover races, vendors, Sunday Church Services 9:00AM and T-shirts. 1969 & older cars, trucks NSRA Club Affiliated only. Cars must be present for all Awards or prizes. Contact Glen Gobert 409-738-2310 or Robert Aguillard 337-625-5429.

Tuesday March 8, 2011
Mardi Gras Hot Rod Parade - Lake Charles, La. Registration required $10.00 up to day of Parade. If you want to join the parade call Parade Chairman Rebecca Moss 337-661-3361. Line up is behind the Lake Charles Civic Center by 12PM March 8, 2011. Parade starts at 1PM.

Saturday March 12, 2011
Cruzin With The Seniors - Grand Lake, LA sponsored by Cameron Council on aging. All motorcycles, antique cars, streetrods or anything on wheels welcome. $25.00 per rider.

Saturday March 12, 2011
Rod Run and Bike Show in conjunction with the Red Bud Festival 2011. The Car Show is going to be held at the Buna Jr. High School in Buna, Texas. This a one day show to benefit the Wayne Laramore memorial Scholarship Fund. $500.00 cash award and top 10 Awards. For more information call Charlie Wheeler 409-289-2633.

Saturday March 19, 2011
Lake Arthur River Fest located at Lake Arthur City Park and Main Street. One day Car Show, music (A band called River), food, kids jump, games and more. For more information call Phil Thibodeaux 337-563-6645

Saturday, February 5, 2011

February Idlers Car & Truck Show.

The Idlers Show Cars and Show Trucks gathered together at Fazzio's Napa Auto Center located at 1013 Beglis Parkway in Sulphur, LA. The Car and Truck show was held February 5, 2011. There were 30 to 40 cars and trucks in attendance, along with James' very popular Cushman scooter. See images below of some the nice cars attending.

1958 Chevrolet Belair Two Door Hardtop

1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe

There were lots of prizes furnished by our sponsors at this month show. Including three trophy's donated by Roger Miller with Midnight Fantasies. Those in attendance voted the green and red vehicle below owned by Wesley Blanchard the "Best of Show".

Best of Show