Ignite the Nites 2014 results
Ignite Peoples Choice
<p>Abrianah Smith, 8, seemed a little overwhelmed Friday evening during the Ignite the Nites cruise.</p>
<p>Rick Sutherland of Spirit Lake, Ida., first place in the neon lights contest Friday night with a '92 Yahama V-Max. Second place went to Paul Winfield of Post Falls, Ida., with a 1950 Mercury and third to Rod Campbell of Athol, Ida. with a 1966 Mustang.</p>
<p>Jaxon Howe, right, holding the Igniters Humanitarian Award won by his father Eric Howe for saving the life of his girl friend and three-year-old son Jaxson in the Dec. 11, 2013 fire at Pine Tree Plaza in Troy. He also risked his life by reentering the burning building to notify other sleeping tenants..</p>
This year’s Ignite the Nites car show drew a total of 403 registered participants to the streets of Libby for three days of automobile-related events.
The first- and second-place winners by category were:
Antique Stock ‘40 and older
1. 1931 Ford sport coupe, Tom and Sandy Bailey of Libby.
2. 1940 Buick, Dave and Jerry Young of Eureka.
Street Rod ‘48 and older
1. 1941 Willys, Jack Chisholm, Cranbrook, B.C.
2. 1936 Nash Lafayette, Glen Wainwright, Deer Park, Wash.
Classic Stock ‘41-’59
1. 1952 Buick Special Riviera, Gerry and Karen Christie, Cranbrook, B.C.
2. 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88, Clay and Scottie Julian, St. Maries, Ida.
Classic Modified ‘41-’59
1. 1950 Mercury coupe, Paul and Marcia Wingfield, Post Falls, Ida.
2. 1955 Chevrolet 210 2-door sedan, Dave and Kandy Whiteman, Cataldo, Ida.
Custom ‘49-Present
1. 1950 Mercury Monterey, James Morse, Hayden, Ida.
2. 1949 Ford Custom, Stan and De Ann Lien, Rathdrum, Ida.
Rat Rod
1. 1929 Dodge, Gary and Linda Rose, Troy.
2. 1943 GMC, Robert Viergutz, Libby.
Late Great Stock ‘69-’79
1. 1964 Buick Riviera, John and Gloria Costello, Spokane, Wash. 2. 1964 Ford Falcon, Alex and Edee D’Andrea, Kinston, Ida.
Late Great Modified ‘69-’79
1. 1970 Chevelle, Nick Grotjohn, Libby. 2. 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS, Jack and Suzie Shiplett, Pinehurst, Ida.
Hard Luck
1. Joe and Eleanor Clevenstine. Their 1931 Model A broke down in Birdsboro, Penn.
2. Agnes Kemp’s Corvette broke down a lot in Libby.
Humanitarian
Eric Howe, for saving the life of his girlfriend and three-year-old son Jaxson in the Dec. 11, 2013, fire at Pine Tree Plaza in Troy. He also risked his life by reentering the burning building to notify other sleeping tenants.
Late Model Stock 80-Present
1. 2012 Dodge Challenger, James Sheppard, Florence
2. 2003 Ford Mustang, James Larson, Elkford, B.C.
Late Model Modified ‘80-Present
1. 1993 Ford Thunderbird, Art Cockburn, Spokane Valley, Wash.
2. 2012 Dodge Challenger, Gary and Jill Beach, Libby.
Club Participation
Comancheros
Long Distance
Bayard Osborn, Port Townsend, Wash.
Sport Compact
1. 1970 VW convertible, Shelly Pica and Rod Campbell, Athol, Ida.
2. 1962 Austin Healey Saxon 3000, Richard Dubois, Castlerock, Colo.
Sports Car
1. 1959 Corvette, Joe and Lavon Hill, Whitefish.
Antique Truck Stock ‘40 and Older
1. 1936 Chevrolet pickup, Peggy Nau, Kalispell.
Antique Truck Modified ‘40 and Older
1. 1936 Chevrolet pickup, Ryan Hopp, Kingston, Ida.
2. 1935 Ford pickup, Ralph Alderman, Sandpoint, Ida.
Classic Truck Stock ‘41-’59
1. 1956 GMC Series 100, Bill Silva, Libby.
2. 1942 Willys pickup, Larry Nelson, Kalispell.
Classic Truck Modified ‘41-’59
1. 1957 Chevrolet pickup, Bill Manthos, Coeur d’Alene, Ida.
2. 1946 Chevrolet pickup, Byron Whitehead, Kalispell.
Late Great Truck Stock ‘60-’79
1. 1979 Ford pickup 350 4x4, John Clemons, Libby.
2. 1963 Ford F350 4x4, Edgar Rytter, Creston, B.C.
Late Great Truck Modified ‘60-’79
1. 1961 Ford F100 unibody truck, Rod Thomas, Kellogg, Ida.
2. 1966 Chevrolet C-10, Ron Otto, Kalispell.
Late Model Truck Stock ‘80-Present
1. 1991 GM Sierra, Pamela Devine, Libby.
2. 1985 Chevrolet El Camino, Wile and Linda Boardman, Cranbrook, B.C.
Late Model Truck Modified ‘80-Present
1. 1990 Chevrolet C1500, Tom Coon, Hinton, Alberta.
2. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 5300 1-1/2-ton, Red Busby, Libby.
Neon Lights
Rick Sutherland
Poker Run
Rick Dolson $160, ace high straight. Arnie Scott, T-shirt, questionnaire.
Poker Walk
Marianna Groth, $100, ace high flush. Kathy Dunham, T-shirt, questionnaire.
Motorcycle Stock
1. 1965 Cushman Silver Eagle, LeLand Hoeltzel, Libby.
2. 1961 Cushman Trailster, LeLand Hoeltzel, Libby.
Motorcycle Modified
1. 2006 Dynamic chopper, Mark Pollock, Missoula.
2. 1994 Supervee, Millan Kubia, Missoula.
Special Interest
1. 1941 Chevrolet bus, Curtis and Staci Ost, Whitefish.
2. 1969 Dodge Charger General Lee, Cliff Arthur, Mullan, Ida.
MSRA
1970 Chevelle, Nick Grotjohn, Libby.
N.T.S. Award
1947 Plymouth, Larry “Webbie” Webber, Cranbrook, B.C.
People’s Choice
1979 Ford F150, Mark Pollock, Missoula.
Burnout Show Class
1. Todd Vance '68 Chevy Camaro RS
2.Guy Simpkins, '68 Chevelle, St. George, Utah
Burnout Street Class
1. Burt Stoltz. '84 Chevy S10
2. Marty McGrath, 1937 Graham, Golden, B.C.