Ignite the Nites 2024 results

A soggy beginning to the 63rd Annual Ignite the Nites Car Show in Libby did nothing to dampen the spirits of the thousands of people who attended last weekend.

Vehicle registrations increased substantially from 2023 with 326 owners entering their works of art. Last year, there were 286 for the oldest active car club in Montana, operating since 1961.

Igniters Car Club Secretary Dee Teske was happy with the turnout and thankful for the volunteers who worked to put on the show.

“It’s a major project to put this on and we are incredibly thankful for the folks who volunteer, the people who enter their vehicle and all the support we get from the businesses and community,” Teske said.

Next year’s show will be held Aug. 14-16. For more information, go to igniterscarclub.com.

Here are the winners of the 2024 show:

Antique Stock 1940 and older

Hank Maxim, Libby Montana, 1929 Buick

Street Rod 1948 and older

Kim McAbee, Marysville, Washington, 1923 Ford T Bucket

Classic Stock 1941-1959

Duane and Marilyn Vaught, Thompson Falls, Montana, 1955 Chevy BelAir Convertible

Classic Modified 1941-1959

Debi and Jason Hammel, Cheney, Washington, 1957 T-Bird

Custom 1949-1975

Terrey Dunham, Pueblo, Colorado, 1950 Oldsmobile Sedan Delivery

Rat Rod

Dewayne Clay, Kalispell, Montana, 1931 Model A

Late Great Stock 1960-1979

Michael Pineda, Sandpoint, Idaho, 1960 Corvette

Late Great Modified 1960-1979

Frank Fisk, Lovelock, Nevada, 1967 Dodge Dart-G7

Hard Luck

Denny Reed, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 1967 Chevelle

Club Participation

Mission Valley Pharaohs

Late Model Stock 1980-1999

Todd Marley, Osburn, Idaho, 1999 Plymouth Prowler

Late Model Modified 1980-1999

David McGregor, Cataldo, Idaho, 1980 Firebird Trans Am

Sport Compact

Liz Brown, Spokane, Washington, 1962 Austin Healy

Sports Car

Brad Templeton, Columbia Falls, Montana, 2018 McLaren 570S

Muscle Car 2000-Present

Jim Brooks, Libby Montana, 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat

Neon Lights

Peggy Neu, Kalispell, Montana, 1936 Chevy pickup

Flame Throwing

Cindy McManus, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 1968 Ford Galaxie

Antique Truck Stock 1940 and older

Ted and Shirley McClain, Pinehurst, Idaho, 1940 Ford

Antique Truck Modified 1940 and older

Rick Blomdahl, Troy, 1935 International

Classic Truck Stock 1941-1959

Craig and Ali Thornton, Burlington, Washington, 1946 Chevy

Classic Truck Modified 1941-1959

Byron Whitehead, Kalispell, Montana, 1946 Chevy

Long Distance

Les Wennnea, Pueblo, Colorado, 2010 Hynd bennies

Late Great Truck Stock 1960-1979

Neil Farstad, 1954 Chevy

Late Great Truck Modified 1960-1979

Glen Jackman, Sagle, Idaho, 1963 Ford F-100

Late Model Truck Stock 1980-1999

Robert Boutin, Hinton, Alberta, 1991 GMC

Late Model Truck Modified 1980-1999

Amy Webster, Dayton, Oregon, 1986 Chevy K10

Truck Stock 2000-Present

Shawn Clark, Troy, Montana, 2022 Kenworth

Truck Modified, 2000-Present

Luke Schaefer, Libby, Montana, 2006 Chevy Duramax LBZ

Pinup Girl

Chari Cumle

Pin-Up Girl 50-plus

Shari Pasco

RockaBetty

Cody Tayor

RockaBilly

Matteo Gibbs, Libby, Montana

Kids Pedal Car

Chuck Bennett

Motorcycle Stock

Brett Nisson, Moyie, Idaho, 1980 Maico 440

Motorcycle Modified

Doug Bee, Libby, Montana, Harley-Davidson

Special Interest

Bob and Gerre Evans, Libby, Montana, 1925 Oakland

First Timers Award - 18 and younger

Nick Noble, Libby, Montana, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria

Trishelle Glenn-Woody, Libby, Montana, 1995 Dodge Ram

Matteo Gibbs, Libby, Montana, 1964 Thunderbird

Ripken Hanley, Thompson Falls, 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo SS

Dennis Smith, Libby, Montana, 2016 Ford F350

Businessman

1. Terry Dunham, Pueblo, Colorado, 1950 Olds Sedan Delivery, $1,000
2. Glenn Jackman, Sagle, Idaho, 1963 Ford F-100, $750
3. David McGregor, Cataldo, Idaho, 1980 Pontiac Firebird, $500

Neater Than Sh*t Award

Amy Webster, Dayton, Oregon, 1986 Chevy K10

People’s Choice

Gene Rockman, Billings, Montana, 1951 Mercury Coupe