Canada Day in Golden, BC: The 2025 Team RedLine Car Show drew near-record crowds and nearly 80 vehicles to downtown Golden this past week, marking one of the biggest turnouts in the event’s 16-year history.
“This show just keeps getting bigger and better every year,” said organizer Lisa Tang.
Spectators enjoyed live music from local favourites Curtis Butala—who also served as MC—and Jake Pawley, who opened the show. A wide range of classic cars, muscle machines, tuners, trucks, and bikes lined the streets, thanks to the efforts of early-rising volunteers who ensured roads were closed and cars parked safely.
Big thanks once again to everyone who handled registration – Lisa, Jason, Eddie, Bailey and the rest of the club – and raffle ticket sales under the sweltering sun, a behind-the-scenes role that keeps the event running smoothly.
A minor mishap occurred when one of the glass trophies was accidentally broken during the show. Organizers have assured recipients that replacements are being made and will be delivered soon.
The show was made possible thanks to the hard work of team members and the generosity of dozens of local sponsors, who helped cover the rising costs associated with running the event. Organizers expressed deep gratitude to all sponsors for their continued support (full list below).
Trophy Winners
• Best in Show – Pete Kardash, 1937 Ford Pickup RestoMod (second year in a row – a first in RedLine history!)
People’s Choice:
• Best Muscle Car – Tristen Lafleur, 2019 Dodge Redeye Hellcat Widebody Challenger
• Best Tuner – Terry Franson, 2014 Mustang Roush RS
• Best Hot Rod – Pavi Khunkhun, 1968 Chevy Impala
• Best Truck – Pete Kardash, 1937 Ford Pickup RestoMod
• Competitors’ Choice – Mark Vulc, 1970 Ford Shelby GT
• Longest Distance Travelled – Paul Leavell, 2010 Chevy Camaro SS (from Fruitvale, BC)
• Brian Miller Memorial Trophy – Grant Schweitzer, 1971 Oldsmobile 442
• Best Classic Car – Mike McGrath, 1926 Ford Model T
• Best Modern Car (15 years or newer) – Tristen Lafleur, 2019 Dodge Hellcat Redeye Widebody
• Best Muscle Car – Grant Schweitzer, 1971 Oldsmobile 442
• Best Truck – Raylen Tress, 1972 GMC 2500
• Best European Car – Allen & Wendy West, 1979 VW Super Beetle
• Best Japanese Car – Benjamin Demers, 1991 Dodge Stealth (Mitsubishi 3000GT rebadge)
• Best American Car – Chuck Badger, 1954 Chevy Belair
• Best Hot Rod – Christine Wenzoski, 1972 Chevy Camaro SS
• Most Unique Car – J. Woods, 1960 VW Double Cab (also known from Rust Valley Restorers)
• Best Bike – Will Wardwell, 1951 BSA ZB34 Gold Star
• The 50/50 raffle winner was Rob Davies (red ticket #6285088).
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
APEX Auto Centre, A&W Restaurant, Alakoa Crystals, Brian Jackson Contracting, Big Bend Café, Cangas Propane, Columbia Valley Credit Union, Eddie Leigan – RE/MAX, Golden Home Building Centre, Golden Installations, Golden Family Pharmacy, Golden Floral Co., IGA Golden, Johnston Meier Insurance, Jungle Room, Kootenay Heavy Haul, Kicking Horse Ford, Kardash Plumbing & Heating, Kicking Horse Pilot Service, K. Lim Accounting, Kal-Tire, Legendz Diner, Lordco 88, McDonald’s, Miller Rock Products, Mt. 7 Autobody, Mountain Motorsports, Moon River Gift Gallery, Nex Gen Super Clean, Personal Touch Hair & Body Spa, Pet Valu, Pet Eagle Contracting, Radiant Girl, Red Diamond Restaurant, Save-On-Foods, Signature Clothing Co., Six Parks Auto Supply/NAPA Golden, Selkirk Electric, Selkirk Glass, Selkirk Service Ltd., Subway, The Golden Star, TLA Motorsports Auto Detailing, Vandenbilt Auto Body, Western Financial Group, Willowbank Contracting, and Zodiac Hemp.
(If we missed anyone, please let us know!)
Organizers are already thinking ahead to next year’s event, including how to feature Pete Kardash’s back-to-back winning vehicle for the second time on the show’s commemorative T-shirts.
Read about previous Team Redline Canada Day Car show events in Golden, BC:
