Igniters′ Ignite the Nites 2023 Car Show Results, Winners, and Awards

From the chromed up, nostalgic 60’s and 70’s muscle cars to the unique rat rods, every participant in our annual car show is a star. With almost 400 impressive vehicles distinguished by fine design and superior workmanship lining seven streets of downtown Libby, Montana, it is never easy to choose a select few to represent our winners. Here is our lineup of picks that enjoyed the sweet success of winning a spotlight in our car show this year.

Antique Truck Stock 1940 and Older
1940 Dodge Truck - Brad Boardman - Libby, MT
 
Antique Truck Modified 1940 and Older
1935 International Truck - Rick Blomdahl - Troy, MT
 
Classic Truck Stock 1941 to 1959
1956 Ford F100 - Allen Pitt - Long Branch, WA
 
Classic Truck Modified 1941 to 1959
1956 Ford Pickup - Dale Anderson - Marysville, WA
 
Late Great Truck Stock 1960 to 1979
1964 Ford Econoline - Arnold Palmer - Libby, MT
 
Late Great Truck Modified 1960 to 1979
1961 Ford Truck Unibody - Rod Thomas - Kellogg, ID
 
Late Model Truck Stock 1980 to 1999
1985 Ford Bronco - Kyle Mey - Kyla, MT
 
Late Model Truck Modified 1980 to 1999
1997 Ford F350 - Matthew Fairchild - Libby, MT
 
Truck Stock 2000 to Present
2002 Ford SVT Lightning - Jacob Tritt - Spokane, WA
 
Truck Modified 2000 to Present
2013 Ford F350 - Randy Buckner - Libby, MT
 
Rat Rod
1931 Ford Model A - Dewayne Clay - Kalispell, MT
 
Shaggin’ Wagon (Vintage Van)
1956 Volkswagen Bus - Austin Bolin - Libby, MT
Mystery Judges Choice Award
(Distinguished vehicles deserving of special recognition)
1st Place ($1000) - 1969 Pontiac Firebird - Joe & Tina Ulich - Post Falls, ID
2nd Place ($750) - 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle - Pat Stoken - Eureka, MT
3rd Place ($500) - 1934 Ford Coupe - Troy Rimstad - Everett, WA
 
N.T.S. Award
(Neater Than Sh*t - Igniters members’ voting only)
1967 Chevrolet Nova - David Thompson - McMinnville, OR
 
Special Interest Award
1959 Ford Edsel - Jesse James - Libby, MT
 
Neon Lights
1994 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup - Kelley Slenes - Libby, MT
 
People’s Choice Award
1936 Chevrolet Tudor Sedan - John and June Sine - Spokane Valley, WA
 
Flame Throwing
1939 Ford - Jim Herbert - Post Falls, ID
 
Club Participation (Tied for 1st)
The Outlaws of the Flathead - Kalispell, MT
Pharoahs Int’l Car Club - Spokane, WA & Coeur d’Alene, ID
 
Long Distance Traveler Award
Billy McElroy - Polaris Slingshot 3 Wheel Motorcycle - Clovis, NM - 1860 Miles
 
Kids Pedal Car Drawing Winner
Jersey Thompson - McMinnville, OR
 
50’s Pin-Up Girl Contest Winner
Shannon Kramer - Troy, MT
 
RockaBilly Dude Contest Winner
Dan Sidmore - Brady, MT
 
RockaBetty Girl Contest Winner
Crystal Jones - Libby, MT
Antique Car Stock 1940 and Older
1923 Ford Model T - Robert Carlson - Troy, MT
 
Street Rod 1948 and Older
1941 Willys Convertible Coupe - Junior Beardsley - Libby, MT
 
Classic Car Stock 1941 to 1959
1949 Mercury Woody - Jeremy Hageness - Libby, MT
 
Classic Car Modified 1941 to 1959
1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster - Ray Galloway - Kalispell, MT
 
Custom Car 1949 to 1975
1949 Ford Custom Sedan - Stan Lien - Rathdrum, ID
 
Late Great Car Stock 1960 to 1979
1964 Ford Falcon - Nikki Parks - Spokane, WA
 
Late Great Car Modified 1960 to 1979
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - Perry Williams - Seattle, WA
 
Late Model Car Stock 1980 to 1999
1986 Chevrolet - Lewis Cords - Benton City, WA
 
Late Model Car Modified 1980 to 1999
1987 Buick Grand National - Brian Corigliano - Spokane, Wa
 
Sports Compact
1962 Austin Healey 3000 Saxton - Richard Dubois - Castle Rock, CO
 
Sports Car
1969 Superformance Ford GT40 MKI - Bart Perlman - Kalispell, MT
 
Muscle Car 2000 to Present
2008 Ford Mustang - Bill and Breanne Pritchett - Kalispell, MT
 
Motorcycle Stock
1972 Honda 350 - Tim Harcourt - Libby, MT
 
Motorcycle Modified
2006 Big Dog Pitbull - Anthony Webber - Libby,MT
2023 People’s Choice Award
1936 Chevrolet Tudor Sedan
Photo of the 2023 People's Choice Award Winners. 1936 Chevrolet Tudor Sedan owned by John and June Sine of Spokane Valley, Washington
2023 People’s Choice Award Winners
John and June Sine of Spokane Valley, Washington
Photo of the 2023 People's Choice Award Winners. 1936 Chevrolet Tudor Sedan owned by John and June Sine of Spokane Valley, Washington
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