Classic car lovers revel at Libby's Ignite the Nites
Aug. 22—The 62nd Annual Ignite the Nites Car Show in Libby will be remembered a a smoky one, but cooler temperatures were also a benefit to the thousands who attended.
Igniters Car Club President Ed Leroy was appreciative of everyone who worked and attended the show.
"I don't think people know what it takes to put this on," Leroy said. "It's virtually a year of preparation. We are very fortunate to have the cooperation of the city, sponsors, volunteers, the folks who attend and certainly those who enter the contests."
The dates for the 2024 show are set — Aug. 15-17.
Here are the winners of the 2023 show:
Antique Stock 1940 and older
Robert Carlson, Troy, Montana, 1923 Ford Model T
Street Rod 1948 and older
J.R. Beardsley, Libby, Montana, 1941 Willy's
Classic Stock 1941-1959
Jeremy Hageness, Libby, Montana, 1949 Mercury Woody
Classic Modified 1941-1959
Ray Galloway, Kalispell, Montana, 1946 Chevy Fleetmaster
Custom 1949-1975
Stan Lien, Rathdrum, Idaho, 1949 Ford Custom
Rat Rod
Dewayne Clay, Kalispell, Montana, 1931 Model A
Late Great Stock 1960-1979
Nicci Parks, Spokane, Washington, 1964 Falcon
Late Great Modified 1960-1979
Perry Williams, Seattle, Washington, 1970 Z28 Camaro
Club Participation
The Outlaws of the Flathead/Mission Valley Pharaohs
Late Model Stock 1980-1999
Lewis Cords, Benton City, Washington, 1986 Chevy
Late Model Modified 1980-1999
Brian Corigliano, Spokane, Washington, 1987 Buick Grand National
Sport Compact
Rich DuBois, Castle Rock, Colorado, 1962 Austin Healy
Sports Car
Bart Perlman, Kalispell, Montana, 1969 Superperformance MK1 GT40
Muscle Car 2000-Present
Bill and Breanne Pritchett, Kalispell, Montana, 2008 Mustang
Neon Lights
Kelley Slenes, Libby, Montana, 1994 Chevy S-10
Flame Throwing
Jim Herbert, Post Falls, Idaho, 1939 Ford
Antique Truck Stock 1940 and older
Brad Boardman, Libby, Montana, 1940 Dodge Truck
Antique Truck Modified 1940 and older
Rick Blomdahl, Troy, 1935 International
Classic Truck Stock 1941-1959
Allen Pitt, Long Branch, Washington, 1956 Ford F-100
Classic Truck Modified 1941-1959
Dale Anderson, Marysville, Washington, 1956 Ford pickup
Pinup Girl
Shannon Kramer, Troy, Montana
RockaBetty
Crystal Jones, Libby, Montana
RockaBilly
Dan Sidmore, Brady, Montana
Long Distance
Billy McElroy, Clovis, New Mexico, 1,868 miles, Slingshot 3-wheeler
Late Great Truck Stock 1960-1979
Arnold Palmer, Libby Montana, 1964 Ford Econoline
Late Great Truck Modified 1960-1979
Rod Thomas, Kellogg, Idaho, 1961 Ford Truck Unibody
Late Model Truck Stock 1980-1999
Kyle Mey, Kila, Montana, 1985 Ford Bronco
Late Model Truck Modified 1980-1999
Matthew Fairchild, Libby, Montana 1997 Ford F-350
Truck Stock 2000-Present
Jacob Tritt, Spokane, Washington, 2002 Ford SVT Lightning
Truck Modified, 2000-Present
Randy Buckner, Libby, Montana, 2013 Ford F-350
Shaggin' Wagon (Vintage Van)
Aastin Bolin, Libby, Montana, 1956 Volkswagen bus
Motorcycle Stock
Tim Harcourt, Libby, Montana, 1972 Honda 350
Motorcycle Modified
Anthony Webber, Libby, Montana, 2006 Big Dog Pitbull
Special Interest
Jesse James, Libby, Montana, 1959 Edsel
Pedal Car Winner
Jersey Thompson, McMinnville, Oregon
Neater Than Sh—t Award
David Thompson, McMinnville, Oregon, 1967 Chevy Nova
People's Choice
John and June Sine, Spokane Valley, 1936 Chevy Tudor Sedan
Mystery Judge's Choice winners
$1,000 — Joe Ulich, Post Falls, Idaho, 1969 Firebird
$750 — Pat Stoken, Eureka, Montana, 1966 Chevelle
$500 — Troy Rimstad, Everett, Washington, 1934 Ford Coupe
