Igniters′ Ignite the Nites 2026 Car Show Winners and Awards
~ 297 Registered Car Show Entrants ~ 31 Igniters Participants ~

From the chromed up, nostalgic 60s and 70s muscle cars to the unique rat rods, every participant in our annual car show is a star. With 328 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
1936 Willys Pickup
Philip Zavakos
Laclede, ID
 
Antique Truck Modified 1940 and Older
1935 International Pickup
Rick Blomdahl
Troy, MT
 
Classic Truck Stock 1941 to 1959
1957 Dodge Pickup
Robert McLaury
Libby, MT
 
Classic Truck Modified 1941 to 1959
1954 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window Pickup
Jason Jones
Carlton, WA
 
Late Great Truck Stock 1960 to 1979
1962 Ford Econoline
Shawn Pease
Bonners Ferry, ID
 
Late Great Truck Modified 1960 to 1979
1962 Chevrolet C10
Darcy Skow
Kimberly, BC
 
Late Model Truck Stock 1980 to 1999
1983 GMC K-15
Chris Ducharme
Canyon, BC
 
Late Model Truck Modified 1980 to 1999
1980 Chevrolet Cheyenne C10
Chris Geltz
Seattle, WA
 
Truck Stock 2000 to Present
2023 Ford Bronco Raptor
Marcy Tritt
Spokane, WA
 
Truck Modified 2000 to Present
2006 Chevrolet Duramax LBZ
Luke & Erica Schaefer
Libby, MT
 
Antique Car Stock 1940 and Older
1926 Ford Model T Sedan
Colton Camen
Libby, MT
 
Classic Car Stock 1941 to 1959
1956 Bel Air
Kevin Lavigueure
Arlington, WA
 
Classic Car Modified 1941 to 1959
1956 Chevrolet 210
Clarence Steineke
Marysville, WA
Neater Than Sh*t Award
1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe
Troy Rimstad
Everett, WA
 
Neon Lights
Canceled
 
Flame Throwing
Canceled
 
Special Interest
1942 Custom Willys MB Warbird Jeep
Royce Anderson
Wellington, NV
 
People’s Choice Award
1954 Ford F-100 Pickup
Mike "Bo" Hall
Spokane, WA
 
Businessman's Choice Award - 1st Place
1969 Pontiac Firebird
Clare & Susan Helms
Newman Lake, WA
 
Businessman's Choice Award - 2nd Place
1971 Ford Bronco
Shawn Brownell
Bonners Ferry, ID
 
Businessman's Choice Award - 3rd Place
1936 Willys Pickup
Philip Zavakos
Laclede, ID
 
Junior Award (18 & under)
1954 Chevrolet Pickup
Addison Chase
Hayden, ID
 
Club Participation
Empty Category
 
Long Distance Traveler Award
1997 Ford F-350 Super Duty Dually
Walker Treby
Traveled 3,258 miles from Brookside, Nova Scotia
 
Hard Luck Club
Empty Category
 
Kids Pedal Car Drawing
Auston Stoller
Kalispell, MT
 
All-American Patriotic Theme Pin-Up Contest
Cristy Nisson - Moyie Springs, ID
Iris Sharpe - Calgary, AB (55+)
Luna Taylor - Libby, MT (12 & under)
Street Rod 1948 and Older
1928 Essex Super Six
Kenni & Iris Sharpe
Calgary, AB
 
Rat Rod
1931 Ford Model A
Dewayne Clay
Kalispell, MT
 
Custom Car 1949 to 1975
1950 Mercury 2-Door Coupe
Ray Couture
Corvallis, MT
 
Late Great Car Stock 1960 to 1979
1965 Ford Mustang
Star Williams
Libby, MT
 
Late Great Car Modified 1960 to 1979
1970 Chevrolet Nova
Dave McManus
Coeur d’Alene, ID
 
Late Model Car Stock 1980 to 1999
1985 Chevrolet El Camino
Wilf & Linda Boardman
Cranbrook, BC
 
Late Model Car Modified 1980 to 1999
1980 Pontiac Trans Am
David McGregor
Cataldo, ID
 
Sports Compact
1962 Austin-Healey
Richard Dubois
Castle Rock, CO
 
Sports Car
2008 Audi R8
Keith Hanson
Spokane, WA
 
Muscle Car 2000 to Present
2024 Dodge Charger
Dan & Jennifer Napier
Sheridan, OR
 
Motorcycle Stock
2006 Harley Davidson Road King
Cory Stoltz
Libby, MT
 
Motorcycle Modified
2006 American Iron Horse
Collin Deebel
Eureka, MT
 
Patina Truck (Unrestored Exterior)
1951 GMC Truck
Sean Connolly
Stanwood, WA
2026 People’s Choice Award
1954 Ford F-100
Photo of the 1954 Ford F-100 - 2026 People's Choice Award Winner
2026 People’s Choice Award Winner
Mike "Bo" Hall - Spokane, Washington
Photo of the 1954 Ford F-100 - 2026 People's Choice Award Winner
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