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Wisconsin Camaro Rally 2019

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If you did not pre-register, you can still register in person at the registration booth on Saturday!

Cruise Map & Details have been posted.

Details

Dates: Friday, September 20th - Sunday, September 22nd; Rain or shine!

What: An event-filled weekend of everything Camaro with something for everyone! Dinner & breakfast cruises, all-generation Camaro only car show with spots available for 100+ Camaros, evening reception, etc. On site will be: Camaro performance vendors, Chevrolet dealer, photographer, raffles, day-time DJ, kids activities, food & beverages for purchase, and evening live band. Schedule of events listed below.

Who's Invited: All Camaros of all generations from anywhere - not just Wisconsin! Bring the family and enjoy the waterpark and get to know your Camaro family from all over.

Cost: $20 Show Pre-Registration; $25 Drive-In Registration.  Cost is per Camaro and includes all events.  Please see Pre-Registration information below.  Free for spectators.  Cash bar and food concessions will be on site for purchase.

Facebook Event Link: Here

Event Flyer: PDF available here

Weather: Weather forecasts are always changing; Wisconsin weather is a bit hectic at times. Saturday Camaro Show and all other activities are "rain or shine". In bad weather, there is a large outdoor covered pavilion as well as a large indoor banquet hall we are using. This is the same banquet hall for our Saturday evening reception with live band and bar. Both pavilion and banquet hall are right next to the car show grounds - they're not inside the hotel. So it's ours to use!

Show Pre-Registration:

Pre-registration is now closed! Thank you to all who pre-registered. The weekend is going to be packed with Camaros of all generations! We look forward to seeing everyone!

If you did not pre-register, you can still register in person on Saturday. Please drive in to the show, park your Camaro, and walk over to the Registration Booth. 

A charitable contribution will be made to the Wisconsin 9-11 Memorial Foundation and Project Angel Hugs in the event we exceed our financial goals. All pre-registered payments are final. 

Hotel Information:

Hotel:  Ingleside Hotel & Springs Water Park  Feel free to book rooms directly at the hotel. Our Wisconsin Camaro room block rate starting at $139 is still good! The hotel asks to simply call to make your reservation and to mention it is for the special rate for our Wisconsin Camaro Rally. The online reservation link has expired - only call-in reservations are accepted now. Rooms are going fast! Book now!

Hotel Phone: (262) 547-0201

Hotel Address:  2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072

 

Schedule of Events (added cruise links):

Friday, September 20:

  • Hotel check-in
  • 5:00 pm Meeting at Ingleside hotel parking lot
  • 5:10 pm Departure from Ingleside Hotel to Boondocks BBQ

CRUISE INFORMATION: MAP & DIRECTIONS

  • 5:30 pm Dinner at Boondocks BBQ; RSVP here: Facebook event page
  • 6:30 pm Evening cruise departing from Boondocks BBQ back to Ingleside Hotel
  • 8:00 pm Evening "mixer/social" at the Ingleside Hotel bar

Saturday, September 21:

  • 6:45 am Vendor & volunteer prep
  • 8:00 am Gates open for Camaro Show at Ingleside Hotel. Parking is first come, first serve. Please contact us if you would like reserved group parking. Facebook event page
  • 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Participant Judging
  • 2:00 pm Awards Presentation
  • 3:00 pm Drivers' Meeting for Afternoon Camaro Cruise. Facebook event page
  • 3:15 pm Roll-out for Afternoon Camaro Cruise (starts and ends at Ingleside Hotel)

CRUISE INFORMATION: MAP & DIRECTIONS

  • 5:30 pm Dinner on your own (Didi's Supper Club @ Ingleside Hotel is recommended). Facebook event page
  • 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm Evening Reception w/Live Music, Food, & Bar at the Camaro Rally grounds.

Evening Reception with free live performance from the Witness Protection Band at the Banquet Hall building next to the Camaro Rally car show grounds.

Sunday, September 22:

  • Hotel breakfast & check-out
  • 9:00 am Drivers' Meeting for Morning Camaro Cruise
  • 9:30 am Roll-out for Morning Camaro Cruise

Map of the Ingleside Hotel grounds with reserved parking for all Camaros all weekend long:

Vendors on Saturday:

 

 

  • Shirts on the Go

Thank you to our Additional Supporters:

FAQs

Where will I be parking my Camaro?  Friday & Sunday parking will be on a reserved section of the paved hotel parking lot. Saturday will be on a private, secluded grass lot for the car show.

What does the registered cost get me?  Registered Camaros have access to park in the car show, receive a goody bag, and access to all events.

May I only join the cruises and not the car show?  Sure, you may. No need to register. You can just park in the standard hotel parking lot, but feel free to come to the car show and spectate!

I want to volunteer to help out, be a vendor, or have a unique question... who can I contact?  Contact Andy Gross either on Facebook or e-mail him at andy.wicamaro@gmail.com

 

We look forward to meeting and seeing everyone!

2019 WI Camaro Annual Spring Cruise

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Date: Saturday, May 11th 2019

Start Time: 10:00am

Cruise Start: Janesville Elks Lodge #254

Cruise Finish: Galena Recreation Park

Approx. Arrival Time: 1:00pm

Facebook Event RSVP Link: Here

Overview: A beautiful, rolling hill, cruise out of Janesville, WI through the scenic southwest WI country into historic Galena, IL.  Unlike previous cruises, this Spring cruise is a one-way 112 mile destination trip - not a loop. Once we arrive, drivers are free to do as they wish - shopping, dining, drinking, exploring, visiting a vineyard, golfing (?), cruising around the back-roads, whatever. Drivers may decide to overnight in Galena or drive back home whenever they chose to.  Group Leader Andy (blue ZL1) will not be spending the night - if drivers would like to follow him home in the early evening - they are welcome.

Galena: Small town in northwest Illinois known for its well-preserved 19th century buildings, home of Ulysses S. Grant, downtown shopping, and vineyards.

Cruise Details

General Rules:

  • Always keep a visual of the Camaro in front of you AND behind you.  If the Camaro behind you starts to create a larger gap and is driving slower - you need to slow down before they lose sight of you.
  • Maintain a safe distance between cars.
  • If you have a walkie talkie, maintain regular status updates.
  • If the leader of the group must pull off to the side of the road to allow others to catch up, turn on hazard lights, and pull off the road in a safe manner.  Once the group is caught up, the last car must pull out into the road first and flash their lights to let the others know it is all clear.
  • Drive in a safe and legal manor. Wisconsin Camaro is not responsible for any reckless and/or illegal driving - it is the responsibility of the individual driver.
  • Respect the neighborhoods/towns we drive through.
  • Lastly... HAVE FUN!!

Pre-Cruise Groups: We have two groups meeting beforehand to cruise to Janesville.  Groups are listed below:

Johnson Creek Group

Meeting Time: 08:45am (rollout at 09:05am)

Meeting Location: Johnson Creek Arby's

Leader: Jeff Herne

Waukesha Group

Meeting Time: 08:30am (rollout at 08:50am)

Meeting Location: Waukesha Walmart Supercenter

Leader: Andy Gross

Janesville Meetup: Both groups will converge at the Janesville Elks Lodge #254 at approximately 10:00am.  We'll have a drivers meeting and then split into two new groups - Scenic Group and Sporty Group. Groups will depart at staggered times and will follow the cruise route. Both groups will regroup to create the "Camarovan" just outside Galena.

Scenic Group

Departure Time: 10:15am

Group Description: Camaro cruise group that will take a scenic stroll through the country roads.  Speed will be limited to enjoy the views but still have fun.

Leader: Jeff Herne

Sporty Group

Departure Time:  10:35am

Group Description:  Camaro cruise group that will take a more "sporty" (lead-foot) trip on the country roads.  Safety must be kept to the highest priority.

Leader:  Andy Gross

Cruise Route & Map

Start: Elks Lodge #254 in Janesville, WI

Waypoint 1: Casey's General Store in Monticello, WI (gas / restroom)

Waypoint 2: Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa parking lot in Galena, IL (regroup meetup point / might have restrooms...)

Finish: Galena Recreation Park parking lot in Galena, IL (large park)

Map: Google MyMaps link

Directions: