1956 Ford F-250 claims People's Choice at Ignite the Nites

A bit of rain early Saturday afternoon did nothing to spoil the 2025 Igniter’s Car Club Ignite the Nites car show last weekend in Libby.

According to event organizers, there were 298 registered vehicles and 32 from Igniters Club members for a grand total of 330.

Here are the winners of the 2025 show:

Antique Stock 1940 and older

Colten Camen, Libby Montana, 1926 Ford Model T

Street Rod 1948 and older

Gary Hughes, Fox Island, Washington, 1940 Chevy Cabolerro

Classic Stock 1941-1959

Dennis Marshall, Post Falls, Idaho, 1956 Oldsmobile Rocket 88

Classic Modified 1941-1959

James Morse, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 1950 Mercury Monteray

Custom 1949-Present

Lucas Johnson, Missoula, Montana, 1949 Mercury Eight

Rat Rod

Gary and Linda Rose, Troy, Montana, 1929 Truck

Late Great Stock 1960-1979

Phil Wisnewski, Whitefish, Montana, 1967 Chevy Chevelle

Late Great Modified 1960-1979

Jack and Susie Shiplett, Pinehurst, Idaho, 1967 Chevy Nova

Club Participation

Outlaws of the Flathead

Late Model Stock 1980-1999

Wilf and Linda Boardman, Cranbrook, British Columbia, 1985 Chevy El Camino

Late Model Modified 1980-1999

Lewis Cords, Benton, Washington, 1986 Montreal

Sport Compact

Leo Weinman, Pueblo West, Colorado, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Sports Car

Les Nelson, Libby, Montana, 1967 Volvo 1800S

Muscle Car 2000-Present

Lance Smith, Kalispell, Montana, 2022 Mustang

Classic Truck Stock 1941-1959

Holly Wisnewski, Kalispell, Montana, 1954 Ford F-100

Classic Truck Modified 1941-1959

Steve Nightingale, Moscow, Idaho, 1950 Chevy pickup

Long Distance

Karen Poldni, Alberta, 1956 S110 International

Late Great Truck Stock 1960-1979

Hunter Larson, Kalispell, Montana, 1964 Ford F-250

Late Great Truck Modified 1960-1979

Mark Evans, Foothills, Alberta, 1964 GMC Resto Mod

Late Model Truck Stock 1980-1999

John Matlock, Libby, Montana, 1985 Dodge 1-ton 4x4 Ram 350

Late Model Truck Modified 1980-1999

Tom Coon, Hinton, Alberta, 1990 Chevy C1500

Truck Stock 2000-Present

Randy Buckner, Libby, Montana, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty

Truck Modified, 2000-Present

Luke and Erica Schaefer, Libby, Montana, 2006 Chevy Duramax LBZ

Pinup Winners

0-13

Payton Thompson from McMinnville, Oregon

14-49

Rhonda McCully from Marion, MT

50-and-over

Billie Pattee from Kalispell, MT

Kids Pedal Car

Randy Remp, Libby, Montana

Motorcycle Stock

Brian Sundling, Montesano, Washington, 1978 Batavus

Motorcycle Modified

Richard Lee, Olalla, Washington, 2009 Boomer Trike

Special Interest

Wayne Tytula, Lethbridge, Alberta, 1984 Volkswagen Westfalia

Businessman

1. Tim Rogier, Clark Fork, Idaho, 1956 F-250 Crew Cab$1,000
2. Chad Geib, Henderson, Nevada, 1971 Suburban, $750
3. Mark Evans, Foothills, Alberta, 1964 GMC, $500

Neater Than Sh*t Award

Rat Rod Richardson, Athol, Idaho, 1938 Hudson Terraplane

People’s Choice

Tim Roger, Clark Fork, Idaho, 1956 Ford F-250 Crew Cab

    Libby's Bob Evans shows off his 1932 Chevy Roadster at the 2025 Ignite the Nites car show Saturday, Aug. 16. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
  

    Rat Rod Richardson, of Athol, Idaho, saw his 1938 Hudson Terraplane win the Neater than Sh*t Award at the 2025 Ignite the Nites car show Saturday, Aug. 16. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
  

    John Hagan's three Fords included two 1930 Model A Coupes and a 2-door Sedan. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
  

      

    The pinup contest was for all ages Saturday, Aug. 16, at the 2025 Ignite the Nites car show. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
  

    A 1930 Ford Tudor drew plenty of attention Saturday, Aug. 16, at the 2025 Ignite the Nites car show. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)