06/24/2026
And now for the winners!
🏁 **THANK YOU for an Incredible 2026 Bear River Young Life Car Show!** 🏁
What an incredible weekend!
On behalf of the Bear River Young Life, thank you to every participant, sponsor, volunteer, judge, vendor, spectator, and community partner who made the 2026 Bear River Young Life Car Show such an outstanding success.
This event is about much more than classic cars and trophies. It's about investing in the next generation. Every registration, sponsorship, donation, volunteer hour, and act of service helps create opportunities for local students to experience authentic relationships, hear the message of Jesus Christ, and discover the hope that Young Life exists to share.
We are deeply grateful for a community that continues to rally around our youth. Your generosity and encouragement remind us that when people come together with a common purpose, lives can be changed.
# # 🏆 2026 Special Award Winners
**Young Life Choice – Bear River Signature Ride Award**
**Diana Inberg** – *2008 Nissan 350Z*
**Best of Show**
**Ash Cox** – *1972 Chevrolet Corvette*
** Award**
**Jim & Becky Forquer** – *1970 Plymouth AAR 'Cuda*
**Owner's Choice**
**Larry Kunkle** – *1968 Dodge Dart*
**Sheriff's Choice**
**Casey McFarland** – *1972 Ford Bronco*
**Pastor's Choice – Faith on Wheels**
**Curt Messing** – *1972 GMC Heavy Half Truck*
**People's Choice**
🥇 **Joseph O'Brien** – *1986 GMC K1500*
🥈 **Shawn West** – *2002 Bourght Python Motorcycle*
**Jim Green Memorial Farthest Traveled**
**Larry Fisk** – *1937 Chevrolet Pickup Stepside*
**Car Club Challenge**
🥇 **1st Place:** **Wheels West**
🥈 **2nd Place:** **Steamboat Cars & Coffee**
# # 🏅 Class Winners
* **Antique / Vintage:** Thomas Yackey – *1940 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe*
* **Classic:** Chuck Zulian – *1955 Chevrolet Bel Air*
* **Muscle Car:** Mike Maranville – *1965 Dodge Coronet*
* **Custom / Modified / Hot Rod:** Sherry & Dennis Brown – *1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe*
* **4x4 / Off-Road:** Chris Goodenow – *2009 Jeep Wrangler*
* **Truck:** Casey McFarland – *1972 Ford Bronco*
* **Sports Car / European / Import:** Charles Epp – *2004 Porsche 996 Carrera*
* **Motorcycle:** Shawn West – *2002 Bourght Python Motorcycle*
* **Rat Rod / Special Interest:** Luke Peters – *1956 Dodge C3B*
* **Most Promising – Work in Progress:** Joe Conrado – *1936 Ford 68*
* **Original (Factory Correct):** Shane Isenbarger – *1973 Dodge Charger SE*
* **Resto-Mod:** Ash Cox – *1972 Chevrolet Corvette*
* **Modern:** Justin Jenison – *1984 Jeep Scrambler*
* **Modern Muscle:** John Forquer – *2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra*
Congratulations to each of our award winners. The quality of this year's entries was exceptional, and every vehicle on display reflected the dedication, craftsmanship, and pride of its owner.
We also want to recognize those whose names may never appear on a trophy but whose contributions were just as important. Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, judges, vendors, city staff, first responders, local businesses, churches, and every individual who served behind the scenes. Your willingness to give your time, talents, and resources is what makes this event possible year after year.
Finally, thank you to every person who registered a vehicle and every family who came downtown to be part of the day. You didn't just attend a car show—you helped invest in the lives of young people throughout our community.
As Scripture reminds us:
*"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."* — **Galatians 6:9**
May God continue to use this event to open doors, build relationships, and change lives through the ministry of Young Life.
**Thank you for making the 2026 Bear River Young Life Car Show a success. We look forward to seeing you in 2027!**
