What a HUGE success the 2011 Rumble in the Bay Car Show was!
The number of entries this year was the best so far! Over 270 automobiles, motorcycles and everything in between, graced the streets of Electric & Grand Avenues.
Check out all the photo’s and trophy winners at Bigfork Bigphoto and order any photo’s you like online with just the click of a button.
None of this could have been accomplished if it weren’t for the handful of volunteers who put in endless months & hours organizing and running this show… a very special thank you to the following:
Brian & Jill Mehall, Bruce Solberg, Doug & Sharon Tillett, Bruce & Connie Piasecki, Tom Welch, Chip Beste, Karin Henion, Tom Beaubien, Carl Easton, Diane Thrasher, Don & Peggy Brewer, JoAnn Reed and Ry Keller
Once again, having resident artist Eric Thorsen designing our signed & number one-of-a-kind sculpted trophies was a huge hit. Those fortunate enough to win one knew they were taking home a trophy no other car show could offer!!
Congratulations to the following 2011 Rumble trophy recipients:
1st Interstate Bank – “Our 1st Choice” owned by Dwayne Krauss with a1937 Ford Coupe – Alberta
Able Body – “Best Body” owned by Jim Trueax with a 1966 Chevy Impala SS – Helena
Bigfork Frame – “The Picture Perfect Automobile” owned by George Barrington with a 1955 Chevy Nomad – Lethbridge
BruMar Estates – “Best Car to Take on a Honeymoon” owned by Dave & Jerry young with a 1959 Ford Thunderbird – Eureka
Chris’ Tea Cottage – “Most Elegant” owned by Jim Kirby with a 1931 Ford Model A – Bigfork
Craig & Pat Wagner – “Best Corvette SCCA” owned by Carol Church with a 1989 Chevy Corvette – Whitefish
El Topo Cantina – “Favorite Motorcycle” owned by Chris Freeto with a 2002 Big Balz – Kalispell
Eva Gates – “Most Jammin” owned by Neil Crighton with a 1960 Nash Metropolitan – Claresholm, AB
Flathead Bank – “Car We’d Most WANT to Repossess” owned by Rick & Julie Alexander with a 1937 Chevy 2 Door Sedan – Kalispell
Flathead V8 Museum – “Best Under the Hood” owned by Marv DeBuff with a 1957 Chevy Belair – Lewistown
Frame of Reference – “Favorite Frame-Off Restoration” owned by Greg Freeman with a 1972 Chevy El Camino – Bigfork
Garden Bar – “Where the Girl’s Are Favorite Ride” owned by Carl Strozewski with a 1968 Pontiac Firebird – Bozeman
Glacier Bank – “Favorite Automobile” owned by Bill & JoAnne Damen with a 1969 Chevy Camaro – Lethbridge
Harvest Foods – “Favorite Vehicle to Haul Your Harvest” owned by Jeff Hughes with a 1970 Chevy El Camino – Kalispell
Insured Titles – “Favorite Pick-up Truck” owned by Steve Gillette with a 1949 Chevy 3100 1/2T Pickup – Polson
Ken’s Coffee – “Most Creative Costume/Car Combo” owned by Jim & Sue Tebay with a 1952 Plymouth Business Coupe – Bigfork
Merry Gems – “Favorite Vehicle” owned by Bob King with a 1956 Dodge School Bus – Kalispell
Montana Harley Davidson Shop – “Favorite Motorcycle” owned by Matt Garyalde with a 2006 Victory Jackpot – Bigfork
New Image Concepts – “Favorite Motorcycle” owned by Charlotte Kostelecky with a 2009 Bourget Dragon – Kalispell
Northern Energy – “Best Flame Paint” owned by Dwain & Jesse Smith with a 1950 Chevy Pickup – Lethbridge
Peter Drowne/Jane Starr Design – “Flathead V8 Multi-carb Memorial/Best Interior” owned by John Fox with a 1933 Ford Roadster – Stevensville
Pocketstone Cafe – “Keys to What Keri Would RATHER Have in Her Pocket” owned by Richard Dombrouski with a 1957 Ford Thunderbird – Missoula
Randy’s Outdoor Service – “Favorite Automobile” owned by Bob Joyce with a 1968 Dodge Superbee – Kalispell
Rocky Mountain Bank – “Most Rockin Out Car” owned by Bill Doughtry with a 1955 Chevy Cameo Pickup – Shelby
Roma’s – “Best Tires to Bake on the Drag Strip” owned by Mingo Guzarrero with 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner – Bigfork
Shaw’s Tires – “Best Wheels” owned by Bill Gruber with a 1971 Chevy Blazer – Clancey
Tall Pine Lounge – “Favorite Motorcycle” owned by Sean Beaubien with a 2003 HD Roadking Custom – Bigfork
The Jug Tree – “Car Donna Would Most Like to be the Designated Driver In” owned by Andrea Evarts with a 1969 Chevy Corvette – Polson
TJ Wendt Insurance – “Car TJ’s Most Likely to Get A Speeding Ticket In” owned by Hanz Krumbholz with a 1941 Ford Coupe – Calgary
Creative & Native and Bigfork Chamber of Commerce – “Best of Show/People’s Choice” owned by Randy Reidel with a 1972 Chevy Pickup C10 – Missoula
The Poker Walk winners were John & Mary Ellen Barr with a Full House and the winner of $331 for the 50/50 Split the Pot was Anne Bell of Bigfork!
New this year, was the Kid’s Kustom Bicycle contest. We had 3 young men who spent hours painting, cleaning and polishing vintage bicycles and did a wonderful job in showing them off. Hat’s off to Logan Harmon, Nathan Bradford and Levi Strohschein for all their hard work.
After the show everyone enjoy a BBQ and cold beverages hosted by the Tall Pine Lounge and a BIG THANK YOU to Tom & Janine Beaubien for being such gracious hosts!!
We would LOVE to hear your comments or suggestions on our little show. Please send emails to INFO@RumbleInTheBayCarShow.com
Founder Creative & Native (Jill) at 406.837.5669
Bigfork Chamber Office (Bruce) 406.837.5888
